Political Quotes

“As a senior member of the Judiciary, Committee, I rise in strong support of S. 3312, the ``Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act,'' bipartisan legislation that ensures people experiencing a mental health crisis receive appropriate care while in a correctional facility. Specifically, the Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act would authorize $10 million in grants to communities to create collaborative programs involving justice agencies and community-based behavioral health providers, including Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Mr. Speaker, this legislation addresses the challenges faced by many person during their period of incarceration and as they seek to reenter the community. This includes access to proper medication and additional training for law enforcement officers so they can address the needs of our most vulnerable individuals. The bill also calls for a warm handoff between law enforcement and community mental health clinics upon re-entry into the community to ensure the best possible start. It would also create a national technical assistance center to serve communities around the country. Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act grants would support community-level crisis response programs, including collaboratively designed crisis response services and technical support programs that promote medication adherence and continuity of care.…”