A 4989
Makes supplemental appropriation of $1 million to DVA for suicide prevention training for personnel at State-run veterans' facilities.
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Bill overview
This bill allocates $1 million from the state’s General Fund to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to provide specialized suicide prevention training for staff at State-run veterans’ facilities, specifically at Veterans’ Havens. The goal is to equip personnel with the skills to identify and assist veterans at risk of suicide. This supplemental funding addresses rising suicide rates among veterans, particularly those experiencing homelessness or with mental health challenges.
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Alex Sauickie
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