SB498 Relative to children's mental health services for persons 18 years of age and younger.

Improving children's mental health access can reduce costly emergency room visits and long-term treatment costs. Early intervention saves families and the state money.

Youth mental health is a crisis across NH with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide. Better access to services directly helps children, families, and schools.

Expands access to mental health care for minors, giving families more treatment options when their children need help.