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All U.S. veterans in suicidal crisis will be eligible for free care

(1 days ago) WEBThe VA reported that 6,146 veterans died by suicide in 2020, or an average of 16.8 per day. While that number was 343 fewer than in 2019, suicide and veterans in …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/veterans-suicidal-eligible-free-health-care-va-rcna65608

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How the VA Fails Veterans on Mental Health — ProPublica

(4 days ago) WEBThe VA, for its part, has steadily increased its funding for mental health over time, federal budget data shows. In 2022, the figure surpassed $13 billion, up from about …

https://www.propublica.org/article/how-veterans-affairs-fails-mental-health-patients

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VA to pay for all emergency mental health care starting next week

(Just Now) WEBVeterans experiencing a mental health emergency can contact the Veteran Crisis Line through 988 or at 1-800-273-8255. Callers should select option 1 for a VA …

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2023/01/13/va-to-pay-for-all-emergency-mental-health-care-starting-next-week/

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Military veterans can now receive free emergency …

(7 days ago) WEBThe VA’s 2022 report on veteran suicide said that in 2020, 6,146 US veterans died by suicide, which was 343 fewer than seen in 2019. Suicide was the 13th leading cause of death among veterans in

https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/17/politics/military-veterans-mental-health-care/index.html

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The VA will provide free care for mental health emergencies

(7 days ago) WEBMilitary Life. (U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Sarah Cherry). Veterans in a mental health crisis will now be able to access free mental health care from the Department of …

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/va-free-care-mental-health-suicide/

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Priorities & Policies VA Mental Health - Mental Health

(1 days ago) WEBIn 2023, the White House is seeking to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in VA research programs, clinical trials and epidemiological studies on suicide risk and …

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/about/priorities-policies.asp

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS RELEASE March 5, 2024

(1 days ago) WEBoften more affordable than non-VA health care for Veterans. VA encourages all eligible Veterans to visit VA.gov/PACT or call 1-800-MYVA411 to learn more and …

https://www.va.gov/files/2024-03/20240305%20Media%20Press%20Release_%20PACT%20Act%20Expansion%20Section%20103_PUBLISH.pdf

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Providence VA invests in mental health services with new facility

(2 days ago) WEBThis, in light of a recent congressional report that showed an 85% increase in mental health services through the Department of Veterans Affairs. On the campus of …

https://www.va.gov/providence-health-care/news-releases/providence-va-invests-in-mental-health-services-with-new-facility/

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DOD/VA Collaborated to Combat Mental Health Challenges …

(9 days ago) WEBStrauss also said that in 2019, 43% of female users of the VA had diagnosed mental health issues, compared to 26% of male VA users. Many said that …

https://health.mil/News/Articles/2021/05/25/DOD-VA-collaborated-to-combat-mental-health-challenges-women-face

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VA Mental Health Services Veterans Affairs

(9 days ago) WEBWe’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-877-8339. You don’t need to be enrolled in VA health care to …

https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/

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VA launches historic health care expansion under accelerated …

(4 days ago) WEBFebruary 26, 2024 5:01 am. 4 min read. The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching one of the biggest expansions of health care in its history, by accelerating the eligibility …

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/veterans-affairs/2024/02/4900319/

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VA virtual mental health care use on the rise amid COVID-19 - VA …

(1 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continues, daily, to deliver quality and timely mental health care to Veterans, even as the COVID-19 pandemic has made traveling to …

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-virtual-mental-health-care-use-on-the-rise-amid-covid-19/

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VA's Mental Health Care Approach Recovery, Measurement …

(3 days ago) WEBNothing is more important to VA than supporting the health of the nation’s Veterans and their families. Overall health includes mental well-being, which VA supports with timely …

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Milwaukee VA Mental Health Summit aims to reach rural Veterans

(8 days ago) WEBBreakout sessions on benefits and health care follow at 10 a.m. and will repeat at 2 p.m. Suicide prevention training begins at 11:30 a.m. A keynote address at 1 …

https://www.va.gov/milwaukee-health-care/news-releases/milwaukee-va-mental-health-summit-aims-to-reach-rural-veterans/

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