I do have a worry that we are not going to be able to make these kinds of increases again without a stronger allocation.
I talked to families who have the firsthand knowledge of the heartbreak and the havoc that is caused by addiction.
we were able to secure a $50,000,000 increase to the mental health block grant, and a $38,000,000 increase to the substance abuse prevention...
Last year's omnibus moved the Federal budget in the right direction.
There was a critical need for greater access to treatment, particularly medication-assisted treatment.
Overall with mental health, this is a very big issue for me.
More people will have ways to pay for services. Twenty million people insured, thanks to the ACA.
I think you are again on point about the--the distressing lack of access for so many children and adults with mental illness to services.
The Department of Labor exists to represent the workers who form the backbone of our economy and are the engine of its growth.
I talked about Connecticut and what I believe is really a great accomplishment and ending chronic homelessness amongst our veterans, and we ...
My wife works with homeless people here in the District, many of whom are veterans, and what they tell her repeatedly is, you know, 'I need ...