United States · Law · S
S. 2162 (110th)
Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008
Introduced
15 October 2007
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Status
Became Public Law No: 110-387.
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5 December 2025
Summary
Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the provision of specified substance use disorder treatment services at each Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center and community-based outpatient clinic. Requires the Secretary to ensure that treatment for a substance use disorder and a comorbid mental health disorder is provided concurrently by a team of experienced clinicians. Requires the Secretary to: (1) carry out a program of enhanced care and treatment for veterans with substance use disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and (2) establish at least six national centers of excellence on PTSD and substance use disorders. Requires a report on residential mental health care facilities of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Pays tribute to Justin Bailey. Requires a: (1) pilot program on peer outreach and support services, readjustment counseling services, and other mental health services for veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom; (2) program of research into comorbid PTSD and substance use disorder; and (3) pilot program on the provision of readjustment and transition assistance to veterans and their families in cooperation with Vet Centers.
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Documents
16 official files
Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 10 October 2008
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 10 October 2008
Public Law
summary · EN · 10 October 2008
Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill · EN · 29 September 2008
Enrolled Bill (PDF)
Enrolled Bill · EN · 29 September 2008
Engrossed Amendment House (text)
Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 25 September 2008
Engrossed Amendment House (PDF)
Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 25 September 2008
Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 3 June 2008
Engrossed in Senate (PDF)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 3 June 2008
Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 3 June 2008
Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 8 April 2008
Reported to Senate (PDF)
Reported to Senate · EN · 8 April 2008
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 8 April 2008
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 October 2007
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 October 2007
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 15 October 2007
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-bill/2162
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/s/2162