Prioritizes behavioral and mental health treatment services in rural development programs.
The Rural Wellness Act prioritizes projects providing behavioral and mental health treatment services in selecting grantees for rural development programs. It extends the substance abuse disorder set-aside and priority under these programs. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture prioritize entities developing facilities for behavioral and mental health services, including prevention, treatment, and recovery services. It also requires that staff have appropriate expertise and training in identifying and treating individuals with behavioral and mental health concerns.
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