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Nearly 50,000 veterans used free emergency suicide - CBS News

(1 days ago) WebRetired Marine helping veterans struggling with mental health through art therapy 06:41. Nearly 50,000 veterans received free emergency suicide prevention care …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/veterans-free-emergency-suicide-prevention-program-first-year/

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Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in suicidal crisis can go to any VA or non

(4 days ago) WebStarting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis …

https://news.va.gov/press-room/starting-jan-17-veterans-in-suicidal-crisis-can-go-to-any-va-or-non-va-health-care-facility-for-free-emergency-health-care/

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Military veterans can now receive free emergency …

(7 days ago) WebCNN —. As of Tuesday, US military veterans in an “acute suicidal crisis” can receive free treatment including inpatient care up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. The expanded

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

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When Veterans Can’t Access the Psychiatric Care They Need

(1 days ago) WebTo plug the holes, the VA grew its nationwide mental health workforce by more than 4,000 last year and plans to hire an additional 5,000 professionals over the …

https://www.propublica.org/article/when-veterans-cant-access-the-psychiatric-care-they-need

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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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The Crisis in Veterans' Mental Health and New Solutions

(2 days ago) WebKey points. Veterans suffer from high rates of mental health conditions, including PTSD, depression, and substance use. Suicides among veterans increased 10 …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/advancing-psychiatry/202311/the-crisis-in-veterans-mental-health-and-new-solutions

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Veterans Mental Health: Addressing the Lingering …

(1 days ago) WebAccording to Wounded Warrior Project’s Annual Warrior Survey, mental health issues accounted for three of the top four most common service-connected injuries among veterans registered with the

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-05-26/veterans-mental-health-addressing-the-lingering-impact-of-war

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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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Mental Health Home - Veterans Affairs

(2 days ago) WebVA has a variety of mental health resources, information, treatment options and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters and the general public. …

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/

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Prioritizing Veterans’ mental health: Addressing access to care

(5 days ago) WebPrioritizing Veterans’ mental health: Addressing access to care - VA News. VA has a variety of resources to meet your mental health needs at any point, before or during a …

https://news.va.gov/120103/prioritizing-veterans-mental-health-access-care/

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How the VA Fails Veterans on Mental Health — ProPublica

(4 days ago) WebIn the last fiscal year, the VA provided mental health services to about 2 million veterans, according to agency figures. The family was on the local news when …

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

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A General Fights to Illuminate Mental Health Issues in the Military

(4 days ago) WebMarch 19, 2022. WASHINGTON — Maj. Gen. Ernest Litynski has received numerous awards and decorations during his nearly three decades in the Army. But he is best …

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/19/us/politics/military-mental-health.html

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Former therapist: VA is hurting mental health care for - NBC News

(8 days ago) WebGovernment data shows a growing demand for mental health treatment by veterans. In 2011, more than 1.3 million veterans received specialized mental health …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/former-therapist-va-hurting-mental-health-care-combat-veterans-its-n1075781

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There’s a bill to bulk up VA mental health services - DAV

(2 days ago) WebThe bill would also expand eligibility for veterans to use Vet Centers—community-based mental health and counseling facilities operated by the …

https://www.dav.org/learn-more/news/2022/theres-a-bill-to-bulk-up-va-mental-health-services/

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VA Mental Health Services Veterans Affairs

(9 days ago) WebContact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A trained VA counselor will offer information about …

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

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2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report

(7 days ago) WebMental Health and Substance Use Disorder Diagnoses. Ensuring access to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services is a VHA priority and part of VA’s National …

http://mentalhealth.va.gov/docs/data-sheets/2023/2023-National-Veteran-Suicide-Prevention-Annual-Report-FINAL-508.pdf

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Mental Health Care Use Among U.S. Military Veterans: Results …

(1 days ago) WebObjective: Psychiatric and substance use disorders are prevalent among U.S. military veterans, yet many veterans do not engage in treatment. The authors …

https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.202100112

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ASU grad, veteran pursues career in mental health to meet

(2 days ago) WebASU grad, veteran pursues career in mental health to meet demand for more counselors. Yasmeen Duarte, ASU College of Integrative Sciences and Arts Outstanding …

https://news.asu.edu/20240502-sun-devil-community-asu-grad-veteran-pursues-career-mental-health-meet-demand-more

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Helping NJ's Veterans Struggling from Mental Illness - PBS

(Just Now) WebMarcy Felsenfeld, Senior Program Officer at the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, talks with Steve Adubato about the importance of identifying the needs of …

https://www.pbs.org/video/helping-njs-veterans-struggling-mental-illness-qig5iy/

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Veterans' should have easy access to health care. Sadly, they don't …

(Just Now) WebA three-week wait for mental health care was its best offer — unless I was on the brink of self-harm. I left, disillusioned, and never returned for behavioral health …

https://www.statnews.com/2024/04/29/veterans-difficulties-accessing-health-care/

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Mental Health Care VA New Jersey Health Care Veterans Affairs

(7 days ago) WebCare and resources for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Training, educational resources, and tools to help Veteran caregivers take …

https://www.va.gov/new-jersey-health-care/health-services/mental-health-care/

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Following death sentence for deputy’s killer, Army veteran

(Just Now) WebNASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – An Army veteran who took the stand during the sentencing trial for Patrick McDowell said that veterans need to know its OK to come …

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/04/26/following-death-sentence-for-deputys-killer-army-veteran-urges-other-veterans-to-address-mental-health/

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Lt. Governor Burt Jones’s Veterans Priority Legislative Package …

(Just Now) WebFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2024 ATLANTA Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement on his Veterans legislative priority package. Two bills were …

https://ltgov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-05-03/lt-governor-burt-joness-veterans-priority-legislative-package-update

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VA New Jersey Health Care Veterans Affairs

(2 days ago) WebAt VA New Jersey Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Find a health facility …

https://www.va.gov/new-jersey-health-care/

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Mental Health: Know the resources available to you News, Sports, …

(9 days ago) WebHELP4WV offers 24/7 call, chat or text support through 1-8044-HELP4WV to anyone struggling with addiction or other mental health issues. There is also a …

https://www.newsandsentinel.com/opinion/editorials/2024/05/mental-health-know-the-resources-available-to-you/

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Breaking the silence: Veterans speak up about mental health …

(Just Now) WebBreaking the silence: Veterans speak up about mental health through Make The Connection - VA News. If we all use our voices and open up the conversation about …

https://news.va.gov/42901/breaking-silence-veterans-speak-mental-health-maketheconnection/

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Mental Health Month VA Saginaw health care Veterans Affairs

(7 days ago) WebMental Health Month. By Crystal Peruski, TCF Trainee Public Affairs Officer. April 30, 2024. During Mental Health Month, Veterans and their loved ones are sharing …

https://www.va.gov/saginaw-health-care/stories/mental-health-month/

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Mental health issues are increasing in the Star City - WSLS 10 …

(7 days ago) WebROANOKE, Va. – The number of people needing mental health help has increased here in Roanoke, according to doctors with the Carilion Clinic. “Every year, …

https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2024/05/01/mental-health-issues-are-increasing-in-the-star-city-according-to-experts/

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West Virginia Department of Human Services Observes Mental …

(2 days ago) Web5/2/2024. The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) unites with agencies across the state and country during …

https://dhhr.wv.gov/News/2024/Pages/West-Virginia-Department-of-Human-Services-Observes-Mental-Health-Awareness-Month.aspx

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VA to expand health care coverage to Veteran family members …

(2 days ago) WebVA to expand health care coverage to Veteran family members and caregivers through CHAMPVA - VA News. VA will soon expand coverage for medical services, …

https://news.va.gov/130911/va-expand-coverage-family-caregivers-champva/

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Prosecutor: 2 people seriously injured in 3-car crash; driver

(5 days ago) WebThe Hudson County prosecutor says Steven Reyes was driving drunk in his Ford SUV when he hit a Volkswagen and Hyundai in North Bergen.

https://newjersey.news12.com/prosecutor-2-people-seriously-injured-in-3-car-crash-driver-charged-with-drunk-driving

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