Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for the purpose of establishing, operating, or expanding one-stop crisis facilities, and for other purposes.
HB5859, the Behavioral Health Crisis Care Centers Act of 2025, aims to provide grants for setting up, running, or expanding crisis care centers that offer comprehensive support for people experiencing mental health emergencies. These centers would serve as one-stop facilities for immediate crisis intervention and support.
This bill would primarily affect mental health professionals, patients in crisis, and the communities they serve by providing more accessible and efficient crisis care. By improving access to crisis intervention, it could reduce the strain on emergency services and improve outcomes for individuals in mental health crises.
As of October 28, 2025, HB5859 was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, as well as the Committees on Financial Services and Judiciary. These committees will review the bill and decide on its next steps. Key next steps will include committee hearings, possible amendments, and a vote to move the bill forward.
