S 4657
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate one week each year as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish ‘Buddy Check Week’ annually to promote awareness and education about peer wellness checks for veterans. The VA will collaborate with veteran organizations to provide training, resources, and online materials to help veterans conduct these checks and recognize signs of distress. Additionally, the bill requires the VA to develop a plan to manage an anticipated increase in calls to the Veterans Crisis Line during this week.
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Doug Jones
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