New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB410

Introduced

12/12/23

Refer

12/12/23

Report Pass

2/9/24

Report Pass

4/9/24

Caption

Making appropriations to the department of health and human services to support community and transitional housing through community mental health centers.

Impact

The bill establishes a non-lapsing Mental Health Community and Transitional Housing Fund, which will be funded through various sources including federal funds, grants, and general funds if necessary. The fund is intended to be utilized for disbursing one-time housing grants of up to $25,000 for each bed in community mental health programs. The establishment of this fund is projected to have significant state impact, especially in the financial allocations starting in FY25, leading to an estimated expenditure increase as the community mental health landscape adapts to the funding and support provided through this legislation.

Summary

SB410 is an act aimed at making appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services to support community and transitional housing through community mental health centers. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the bill appropriates $1.5 million dedicated to community mental health programs, facilitating the provision of housing grants aimed at both stabilizing and expanding community-based mental health services. The grants will be available to support the establishment of new housing units or to retain existing ones, ensuring that community mental health centers can effectively address the housing aspect of mental health care.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SB410 appears to be generally supportive among state legislators and mental health advocates, who emphasize the need for enhanced support systems for community members facing mental health challenges. However, there may be concerns regarding the adequacy of the funding and administrative capacity of the Department of Health and Human Services to effectively manage and deploy the allocated resources. Stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of grant allocation processes and the impact of these funds on the broad spectrum of mental health services available to the community.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SB410 may stem from discussions on the efficacy of the grant distribution process and the level of support these community mental health centers can provide in the context of the funding provided. Additionally, there are concerns about whether the appropriated funds will be sufficient to meet the needs of the community, especially considering the rising demand for mental health services. Debate may also arise over the long-term sustainability of the fund and its potential dependence on federal funding sources.

Latest NH SB410 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH SB114

Making appropriations to the department of health and human services to support community and transitional housing through community mental health centers.

NH HB1430

Community Health, Department of; license supportive senior housing communities; provide

NH HB519

Making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to fund and support the Waypoint youth and young adult shelter.

NH HB519

making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to fund and support the Waypoint youth and young adult shelter.

NH SB113

Making appropriations to the department of health and human services for homeless services and homeless prevention.

NH SB450

relative to a state parks pass pilot program for recovery centers and community mental health centers.

NH HB1675

Appropriation to community mental health centers.

NH SB483

making a contingent appropriation to the department of health and human services for recruitment and benefit grants for child care employers.

NH SB2478

Department of Mental Health and Community Mental Health Centers; bring forward various code sections related to.

NH HB5293

Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Human Services - Community Mental Health Services from Federal Block Grants.

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