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Veteran Support: Suicide Prevention and Healthcare Access

This act expands and streamlines the veteran suicide prevention program, increasing funding for support organizations. It introduces new coordination and training rules, and ensures access to urgent mental health care, directly improving support for veterans in crisis.
Key points
Increases maximum grant amounts for veteran support organizations from $750,000 to $1,000,000, with an additional $500,000 for performance-based metrics.
Extends the suicide prevention program until September 30, 2030, ensuring long-term support.
Mandates coordination between organizations and local medical centers to ensure continuity of care for veterans.
Ensures urgent mental health care within 72 hours of referral and covers transportation costs for appointments.
Introduces mandatory training for Department of Veterans Affairs employees on the Columbia Protocol for suicide risk assessment.
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Additional Information
HOPE for Heroes Act of 2025
Print number: S 1139
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Process start date: 2025-03-26