Veterans Crisis Line Study Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 4173, also known as the Veterans Crisis Line Study Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the Veterans Crisis Line in preventing veteran suicide.

The bill mandates that the study must evaluate the effectiveness of the Veterans Crisis Line in providing timely and appropriate assistance to veterans in crisis. It also requires the VA to assess the training and qualifications of the staff who operate the crisis line, as well as the availability of mental health services for veterans who reach out for help.

Additionally, the bill calls for the VA to submit a report to Congress detailing the findings of the study, along with any recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the Veterans Crisis Line. This report must be submitted within one year of the bill's enactment. Overall, the Veterans Crisis Line Study Act of 2017 aims to ensure that the Veterans Crisis Line is adequately equipped to support veterans in crisis and prevent suicide among this vulnerable population. It highlights the importance of providing timely and effective mental health services to those who have served our country.