The Veterans Affairs Department would have to expand its efforts to prevent veteran suicides under
Among other provisions, the measure would require the VA to:
- Issue grants for entities outside of the department to provide suicide prevention and telehealth services.
- Ensure that every VA medical center has at least one suicide prevention coordinator.
- Offer scholarships to students in relevant fields who agree to work as VA counselors.
- Increase the use of animals, sports, and other alternative therapies.
The measure “goes the extra mile in expanding our understanding of mental health conditions and their treatments, to ensure that ...
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