Bill
HB 25-1160
Overview: HB 25-1160 - Youth Prevention Mental Health Pilot ProgramStatus: House Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone IndefinitelyIntroduced: January 30, 2025Purpose and I
Overview: HB 25-1160 - Youth Prevention Mental Health Pilot Program
Status: House Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely
Introduced: January 30, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill sought to establish a Youth Prevention Mental Health Pilot Program to provide early intervention and prevention services for youth at risk of developing mental health conditions. The program was intended to identify and address mental health needs before they escalate, with the goal of improving long-term outcomes for young people.
Key Provisions:
- Create a grant program within the Department of Human Services to fund community-based mental health prevention and early intervention services for youth
- Require the department to develop program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and a competitive grant application process
- Mandate grant recipients to provide evidence-based prevention and early intervention services, such as screening, counseling, and skills training
- Appropriate $5 million in funding for the pilot program
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Youth and adolescents at risk of developing mental health conditions
- Community-based mental health providers and organizations that could apply for program grants
- State and local agencies responsible for youth mental health services
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill was introduced in the House but was postponed indefinitely by the House Committee on Health & Human Services, indicating it did not advance further in the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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