Sec. 743. Study on non-clinical mental health services of the Department of Defense
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The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall conduct a study regarding the following: How NCMH programs (including the Military and Family Life Counseling Program), are implemented throughout the Department of Defense, including distribution of NCMH professionals. The differences in roles and responsibilities between NCMH professionals and clinical mental health professionals. How the effectiveness of NCMH professionals and NCMH programs are measured.
The processes by which NCMH professionals— track services they provide; refer and track such referrals to clinical mental health professionals, chaplains, and other service providers; and ease the transition for such a referral to ensure a treatment plan continues smoothly. The costs to the United States of NCMH programs of the Department during the calendar years 2019 through 2023. The outcomes of NCMH programs. Recommendations for the future of NCMH programs. Not later than June 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the results of the study under this section.
The term NCMH means non-clinical mental health.