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Improving Mental Health Care for Post-9/11 Veterans

This act aims to enhance veterans' access to mental health and substance use care. It introduces new mental health consultations, expands the number of specialists, and supports research into mental health issues affecting veterans and their families. This means veterans can expect faster and more comprehensive assistance.
Key points
Veterans filing compensation claims or entering homeless programs will receive prompt mental health consultations.
The number of mental health professionals at Vet Centers and across the Department of Veterans Affairs will increase.
Scholarship and loan repayment programs for future mental health providers will be expanded to attract more professionals to work with veterans.
Studies will be conducted on sleep disorders, access to substance use and mental health treatment, and the impact of trauma on military families.
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Additional Information
Post-9/11 Veterans’ Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2021
Print number: S 3293
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2021-12-01