; Whereas there is a need to increase access to treatment, services, and social supports for everyone to proactively address root causes of mental illness and substance use disorders; Whereas it is necessary to address the root causes of mental health concerns and substance use disorders; Whereas it is necessary to address suicide in a holistic manner and recognize and address suicide ideation and not just the action in isolation; Whereas there is a need to address social determinants of health, which are conditions that directly and indirectly affect the health, health care, and wellness of individuals and communities, in order to effectively provide care for all individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorders; Whereas mental health impacts physical health, and physical health impacts mental health; Whereas the current health care system does not adequately incorporate mental health and substance use disorders into the assessment or delivery of care, as evidenced by the fact that all vital signs are currently for physical health alone and do not touch on mental health or substance use disorders; Whereas the lack of a united approach across the Federal Government to improve mental health and substance use disorders has left States and localities— (1) without adequate guidance or resources; (2) without resources unable to provide the mental health and substance use disorder services needed to adequately meet the needs of their populations; and (3) with resources unable to effectively distribute services to adequately meet the needs of their populations; Whereas there is a need for greater collaboration across all Federal departments that touches various aspects of the health care system in order to fully incorporate the needs and concerns of everyone involved in the mental health and substance use disorder system; Whereas there is a need for greater collaboration between Federal, State, and local departments that touches on various aspects of the health care system