Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023

S 1452, the Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023, creates a federal grant program to fund community-based mental wellness and resilience initiatives. It provides planning grants (up to $250,000) and program grants (up to $500,000 annually for up to four years), with 20% of funds reserved for rural communities. To qualify, organizations must form "resilience coordinating networks" with representatives from at least five community sectors (like schools, faith groups, and health services) and implement evidence-based strategies focused on building community-wide protective factors and addressing risk factors. The bill authorizes $36 million over five years (2024-2028) and requires grantees to develop strategic plans and report on outcomes by 2028.