VA Zero Suicide Initiative: Improving Mental Health Care for Veterans.
This law mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a five-year pilot program called the "Zero Suicide Initiative" at five medical centers. The goal is to significantly reduce veteran suicide rates by implementing standardized, intensive staff training and new care procedures. Veterans at risk of suicide will receive more consistent and comprehensive help, including better screening and safety planning.
Key points
Veterans will gain access to improved, standardized suicide prevention care at five selected VA medical centers.
Medical staff at these sites will undergo intensive training to enhance risk detection, assessment, and treatment management for patients at risk of suicide.
The five-year program includes dedicated efforts for veterans residing in rural and remote areas.
Status:
Introduced
Civic Will
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens
(explained here).
Start recording it now.