under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to entities providing or coordinating the provision of supportive mental health services for veterans with mental health conditions who face barriers in accessing mental health care services from the Department. (5) The Secretary shall ensure that, to the extent practicable, financial assistance under this subsection is equitably distributed across geographic regions, including rural communities and tribal lands. (6) Each entity receiving financial assistance under this section to provide mental health supportive services to a veteran with a mental health condition shall notify that veteran that such services are being paid for, in whole or in part, by the Department. (7) The Secretary shall require entities receiving financial assistance under this section to submit a report to the Secretary that describes the services provided or coordinated with such financial assistance. (b) Mental health supportive services The mental health supportive services described in this subsection are services provided by an eligible entity or a subcontractor of an eligible entity that address the needs of veterans with mental health conditions, including— (1) outreach services