Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to jointly carry out a five-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing certain services and a module comprised of specified elements as part of the pre-separation transition process for members of the Armed Forces for the purpose of reducing the incidence of suicide among veterans.

Bill 118 hr 3722, also known as the Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act, aims to address the issue of veteran suicide by improving the transition process for servicemembers as they leave the military and reintegrate into civilian life.

The bill is named after Daniel J. Harvey, Jr., a veteran who tragically took his own life after struggling with the challenges of transitioning out of the military, and Adam Lambert, a veteran who has been a vocal advocate for improving mental health services for veterans.

The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Establishing a comprehensive program to provide mental health and transition assistance to servicemembers as they prepare to leave the military. 2. Improving coordination between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that servicemembers have access to the resources and support they need during the transition process. 3. Increasing funding for mental health services for veterans, including expanding access to counseling and therapy. 4. Enhancing training for healthcare providers to better identify and address the mental health needs of veterans. 5. Conducting research to better understand the factors that contribute to veteran suicide and develop effective prevention strategies. Overall, the Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act seeks to address the pressing issue of veteran suicide by improving the support and resources available to servicemembers as they transition out of the military and into civilian life.