What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 853.
VA Zero Suicide Initiative: Improving Mental Health Care and Reducing Veteran Suicides.
This Act mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a five-year pilot program called the "Zero Suicide Initiative" at five selected medical centers. The goal is to significantly reduce veteran suicide rates by implementing specialized, intensive staff training and new standards of care. Veterans will benefit from improved risk assessment, treatment, and crisis management procedures.
Key points
A five-year pilot program will be launched at five VA medical centers to enhance safety and mental health care for veterans at risk of suicide.
VA staff will receive comprehensive training on risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis management, based on the Zero Suicide Institute curriculum.
One of the five pilot sites must specifically serve veterans residing in rural and remote areas, ensuring better access to specialized care.
Status:
Expired
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