Published 1 year ago

Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care

Summary by Ground News

For the first time, military veterans experiencing a mental health crisis need only go to the nearest hospital to receive free emergency services. At least 17 veterans take their own lives every day, a rate far higher than seen among their civilian peers. The Biden-Harris administration has made preventing veteran suicide a top priority, according to the VA.

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Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care

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.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care

By Haley Britzky, CNN 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 care was announced by the Department of Veterans Affairs on Friday, and is meant to “prevent veteran suicide by guaranteeing no cost, world-class care to veterans in times of crisis.” Veterans who are seeking that care can go to any VA or non-…

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care

1 year ago·Panama City, United States

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Boston Herald

Free emergency mental health care for veterans at any hospital after VA rule change

“This VA policy change is great news. By eliminating unnecessary barriers to access, we also take a big step toward destigmatizing mental health in the veterans’ community,” U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton …

1 year ago·Boston, United States

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