The VA in Augusta offers resources to prevent veteran suicide

The VA in Augusta offers resources to prevent veteran suicide

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) We are focusing on suicide prevention on this edition of The Means Report. Lisa Gerardot is the suicide prevention coordinator for the VA Augusta Health Care. She tells us how veterans and their families can access a wide range of services. The VA can help people get on the road to a happier, healthier life. Watch our interview to find out how.

Veteran suicide remains a ‘clinical priority’ amid staffing cuts - Military News - Military Families

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this week it’s on track to eliminate tens of thousands of jobs but maintains staff reductions will not affect veteran care or benefits. According to yesterday’s press release, the Department is “on pace to reduce total VA staff by nearly 30,000 employees by the end of fiscal year 2025, eliminating the need for a large-scale reduction-in-force.” The announcement adds that “VA has multiple safeguar…