H.R.4574 – Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014

The Strengthening Mental Health in Our Communities Act of 2014 (H.R.4574) was proposed by Representative Ron Barber (D-AZ) on May 6, 2014. The bill calls for creating a White House Office of Mental Health Policy that will be responsible for developing and implementing a national strategy for mental health; as well as a Mental Health Advisory Board of individuals to advise the federal government on ways to improve mental health services. It would reauthorize major programs and services under SAMHSA that provide comprehensive, community-based mental health services through Fiscal Year 2019. It ensures access to prescription . . .