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§ 290bb–41. Mental health awareness training grants
(a) In general
(b) Mental health awareness training grants
(1) In general
(2) Emergency services personnel
(3) Distribution of awards
(4) Application
(5) Use of funds
A State, political subdivision of a State, Indian Tribe, Tribal organization, or nonprofit private entity receiving a grant under this subsection shall use funds from such grant for evidence-based programs that provide training and education in accordance with paragraph (1) on matters including—
(A) recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental illness;
(B)
(i) resources available in the community for individuals with a mental illness and other relevant resources; or
(ii) safely de-escalating crisis situations involving individuals with a mental illness; and
(C) suicide intervention and prevention.
(6) Evaluation
(7) Technical assistance
The Secretary may provide technical assistance to grantees in carrying out this section, which may include assistance with—
(A) program evaluation and related activities, including related data collection and reporting;
(B) implementing and disseminating evidence-based practices and programs; and
(C) facilitating collaboration among grantees.
(8) Authorization of appropriations
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, § 520J, as added Pub. L. 106–310, div. B, title XXXII, § 3213, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1206; amended Pub. L. 114–255, div. B, title IX, § 9010, Dec. 13, 2016, 130 Stat. 1244; Pub. L. 117–328, div. FF, title I, § 1122(b), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5651.)