FindSupport.gov and the HHS Children and Youre Resilience Challenge increase access to medical resources and support.
At the HHS Mental Health Summit, Secretary Becerra announced a new initiative by the Biden Harris administration to increase access to mental health resources and support.
Two initiatives, FindSupport.gov and the HHS Children and Youth Resilience Challenge, increase access to medical resources and support people in their mental health challenges.
Launch of FindSupport.gov to help Americans identify available resources, find out information about various treatment options, and reach out to get the support they need for mental health, drug, or alcohol-related issues Helps you learn how. FindSupport.gov is a user-friendly online guide to answering common questions such as how to get help, how to help others, and how to search as people begin their journey to better behavioral health. help you navigate. A health professional or support program that meets their needs. The website provides information on how to find treatment and support based on your insurance status, including Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Affairs Health Care, TRICARE, Private Insurance, and Uninsured. We also have resources on how to set up an appointment so people can be confident they’re following the right steps when they meet with a medical professional.
The HHS Children and Youth Resilience Challenge promotes the resilience of children and adolescents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other disasters, and is an innovative initiative to promote positive strategies that help children and adolescents thrive. $1 million in funding for community-driven solutions. Developed by the HHS Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Subcommittee on Children and Youth, the Resilience Challenge is recognized as part of the President’s Uniy Agendat and Mental Health Strategy to advance HHS’ Behavioral Health Integration roadmap.
“Thanks to President Biden, we finally say it seriously to everyone struggling with mental health. Support is here. I am proud to be here,” said Secretary Becerra. “At HHS, we aim to improve access to support by better understanding the challenges people face, reducing the stigma associated with those challenges, and better integrating support within and outside the healthcare system. , will continue to address the mental health crisis in the country.”
“The Biden-Harris administration has laid out a bold vision for integrated, equitable and accessible behavioral health care. “It’s part of HHS’s effort to make it affordable,” said HHS Deputy Commissioner Andrea Palm. “Having started my career working in behavioral health, I know the real, tangible difference these initiatives make. We will continue to advance the necessary policies and resources.”
Additional information about the two initiatives:
FindSupport.gov
Nearly one in three adults have a mental health, substance use, or comorbid problem, according to SAMHSA’s latest National Substance Use and Health Survey. In 2022, SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) will receive more than 1.1 million calls and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which will begin in July 2022, will receive more than 2.1 million calls. was contacted (phone, text, chat). ) from July 2022 until he December.
FindSupport.gov presents comprehensive success stories in plain language that illustrate the health experience of many types of behavioral problems. A list of ways to talk to someone about asking for help. Instructions on how to deal with mental health, drug or alcohol problems. Signs of when to ask for help and tools to ask for help. Information about how to pay for treatment with or without insurance.
This website aims to support the president’s unity agenda and its goal of increasing access to mental health and substance use resources. The aim was to provide products that meet the needs of the general public. The FindSupport.gov concept was developed by HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to show that people want an unbiased and trusted source of information. It is based on. To get support for mental health and substance use issues.
Visit FindSupport.gov to find out how to get help with mental health, drug or alcohol issues. If you’re ready to find a treatment facility or provider, you can also go directly to FindTreatment.gov or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
A video guide on FindSupport.gov is available for download, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for reporting.
resilience challenges
Children and youth in the United States face a mental health crisis. The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory Panel reports rising rates of psychological distress among children and adolescents, including anxiety, depression, and other emotional and behavioral symptoms. Nearly half of adolescents aged 12 to 17 who experienced a major depressive episode perceived the COVID-19 pandemic as having a negative impact on their mental health. The number of emergency room visits for mental health issues has also increased significantly. These patterns intensify among children and adolescents exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Promoting youth resilience (the ability to adapt in the face of adversity) is critical to avoiding the long-term negative effects of mental health.
The Resilience Challenge includes a proposal phase and a pilot phase for selected finalists.Proposal deadline Friday, July 7, 2023. A public information webinar will be held May 18, 2023 from 3:00 PM ET to 4:15 PM ET English, Spanish translation available. Register for the webinar at this link: https://acf-hhs-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Pw1dAVtmS0Ka9-jmylGT7A.
For more information on the challenge and how to submit your proposal, please visit www.challenge.gov/?challenge=resilience.