Emergency Response A Roadmap for Federal Action on America’s Mental Health Crisis: The Campaign for Mental Health Reform July 2005

August 15, 2005 Emergency Response A Roadmap for Federal Action on America's Mental Health Crisis: The Campaign for Mental Health Reform July 2005Three years ago, President Bush established the New Freedom Initiative, dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities, including those with mental disorders, have "the opportunity to learn and develop skills, engage in productive work, choose where to live and participate in community life." A key component of the New Freedom initiative was the appointment of an independent, nonpartisan commission charged with assessing America's mental health system and making recommendations for improvements. The final report of the . . .