42 USC 285p-2 - Office of Rural Mental Health Research

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 285p–2.

Office of Rural Mental Health Research

(a)

In general

(b)

Coordination of activities

The Director of the Office, in consultation with the Director of the Institute and with the Director of the Office of Rural Health Policy, shall—

(1)

coordinate the research activities of the Department of Health and Human Services as such activities relate to the mental health of residents of rural areas; and

(2)

coordinate the activities of the Office with similar activities of public and nonprofit private entities.

(c)

Research, demonstrations, evaluations, and dissemination

The Director of the Office may, with respect to the mental health of adults and children residing in rural areas—

(1)

conduct research on conditions that are unique to the residents of rural areas, or more serious or prevalent in such residents;

(2)

conduct research on improving the delivery of services in such areas; and

(3)

disseminate information to appropriate public and nonprofit private entities.

(d)

Authority regarding grants and contracts

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 464T, as added Pub. L. 102–321, title I, § 124(b), July 10, 1992, 106 Stat. 365; amended Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 104(b)(1)(L), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3693.)

cite as: 42 USC 285p-2