NH
New Hampshire Senate Bill SB410

New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire Senate Bill SB410

Introduced
12/12/23  
Refer
12/12/23  
Report Pass
2/9/24  

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 SB410 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH SB115

Relative to making an appropriation to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding vaccine administration through public health departments.

NH HB614

Making an appropriation to the department of health and human services to fund the Merrimack, New Hampshire Kidney Cancer Incidence Phase 3 Feasibility study.

NH HB91

Relative to privacy obligations of the department of health and human services.

NH HB419

Relative to the math learning communities program of the community college system and making an appropriation therefor.

NH SB265

Making an appropriation for the multi-tiered system of support for children's mental health.

NH SB1

Relative to the closing of the Sununu youth services center, making appropriations thereof, and establishing a commission to study community impacts of the secured youth development center.

NH SB234

Directing the department of health and human services to develop a public awareness campaign on brain health, Alzheimer's disease, and related dementias and making an appropriation therefor.

NH SB230

Making an appropriation to the department of environmental services for wastewater infrastructure projects.

NH SB169

Making an appropriation to the department of environmental services to fund a water main interconnection project between Nashua and Litchfield.

NH HB311

Making an appropriation to the department of environmental services for eligible wastewater projects.

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