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Veteran Support: Aid Programs and Suicide Prevention

This act establishes a grant program for states and Native American tribes to encourage professionals and institutions to ask citizens if they or their loved ones have served in the armed forces. The goal is to better direct veterans to available resources and services, including those for suicide prevention, which can improve their access to support and care.
Key points
New grants for states and tribes for awareness campaigns to encourage professionals to inquire about military service.
Training for human services professionals, local governments, and community providers on how to refer veterans to assistance.
Technical assistance and best practices for entities running campaigns, including information on resources and suicide risk screening protocols.
A plan to implement similar campaigns within federal agencies to expand the reach of veteran support.
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Print number: 118_HR_6291
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2023-11-08