Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 49.
Tennessee HB1212 establishes a temporary youth mental health service program within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder services for individuals under 18. The bill mandates that qualified mental health professionals maintain client confidentiality and allows for reimbursement for up to three sessions per youth, with provisions for additional sessions if necessary. Key provisions include the creation of a portal for mental health screenings and appointment scheduling, as well as requirements for public awareness campaigns and reporting on program usage.
Tennessee HB1212 establishes a temporary youth mental health service program within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder services for individuals under 18. The bill mandates that qualified mental health professionals maintain client confidentiality and allows for reimbursement for up to three sessions per youth, with provisions for additional sessions if necessary. Key provisions include the creation of a portal for mental health screenings and appointment scheduling, as well as requirements for public awareness campaigns and reporting on program usage.
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Johnson, Gloria
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
March 18, 2025
Failed in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee