Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF586

Introduced
1/19/23  

Caption

Community behavioral health center and training clinic grant established, and money appropriated.

Impact

The establishment of this center is part of a broader effort to enhance behavioral health services within the state. By focusing on community-based solutions and workforce development, HF586 seeks to address gaps in mental health care and provide training opportunities for students in relevant fields, including social work, counseling, and nursing. This bill represents a proactive approach to improving access to mental health services which have seen increasing demand, particularly in rural areas. It aims to mitigate barriers associated with mental health and substance use issues, thereby promoting public health and wellbeing in the region.

Summary

House File 586 aims to support the establishment of a community behavioral health center and training clinic at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The bill appropriates a total of $1.5 million, split between fiscal years 2024 and 2025, to fund this initiative. This center is intended to provide comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment services in Blue Earth County and surrounding areas, focusing on culturally specific, trauma-informed approaches that are both evidence-based and family-centered. Importantly, the services will be available to individuals of all ages without regard to their ability to pay or residence.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support for its focus on mental health, some concerns may arise regarding funding allocations and whether the appropriated amounts will be sufficient to sustain operations over the long term. Further, stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of the planned training initiatives and whether they truly align with community needs. There is an underlying recognition of the challenges facing behavioral health services, such as workforce shortages and varying service availability across different demographics, leading to discussions about the potential impact of HF586 on addressing these critical issues.

Companion Bills

MN SF1747

Similar To Minnesota State University, Mankato Community Behavioral Health Center appropriation

Previously Filed As

MN SF1747

Minnesota State University, Mankato Community Behavioral Health Center appropriation

MN HF3743

Community support services program standards modified, various behavioral health provisions modified, protected transport start-up grants and engagement services pilot grants established, formula-based allocation for mental health grant services recommendations required, and money appropriated.

MN HF3165

Grants and a contract established for activities to sustain school-based health centers, and money appropriated.

MN HF2590

Clinical art therapist licensure established, Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy membership modified, fees and civil penalties imposed, and money appropriated.

MN HF25

Women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes grant program established, appropriations reduced, and money appropriated.

MN SF839

Public safety innovation board establishment; community safety grants and law enforcement grants and policy establishment; appropriating money

MN HF1198

Child care assistance expanded, grants and rules regarding children's mental health expanded and modified, transition to community initiative modified, staff training requirements modified, covered transportation services modified, coverage of clinical care coordination modified, children's long-term stays in emergency room rules modified, rural family response and stabilization services pilot program established, and money appropriated.

MN HF1436

Programs to address health and human services workforce shortage expanded and established, reports required, and money appropriated.

MN HF3495

Mental and behavioral health care provisions modified including service standards, adult and child mental health services grants, substance use disorder services, supportive housing, and provider certification and reimbursement; reports required; and money appropriated.

MN HF687

Inclusive Higher Education Technical Assistance Center and inclusive higher education grant established, reports required, and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.