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Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Center for Mental Health Services

Last Updated: 6/22/2012

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Policy & Legislation

Increasing social inclusion and reducing discrimination associated with mental illnesses requires efforts at all levels-from the grassroots to the highest seats of power and authority. This section provides details on current mental health policy issues and legislation, as well as ideas about shaping future policy. It has information on laws that protect people with mental illnesses when it comes to employment, housing, healthcare, and more.

For more information on policy and legislation related to discrimination against people who have mental illnesses, please visit these Web pages:

This Web site was developed under contract with the Office of Consumer Affairs in SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services. The views, opinions, and content provided on this Web site do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SAMHSA or HHS. The resources listed in this Web site are not all-inclusive and inclusion on this Web site does not constitute an endorsement by SAMHSA or HHS.