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A bill to improve mental health services of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
9/26/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 5210
Bill 118 s 5210, also known as the "Improving Mental Health Services for Veterans Act," aims to enhance mental health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill includes provisions to increase access to mental health care for veterans, improve the quality of care, and address the unique mental health needs of veterans.
One key aspect of the bill is the expansion of mental health services within the VA, including increasing the number of mental health professionals available to provide care to veterans. This will help reduce wait times for appointments and ensure that veterans receive timely and effective mental health treatment.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve coordination of care between the VA and community mental health providers, ensuring that veterans have access to a comprehensive network of mental health services. This will help veterans receive the care they need, regardless of where they live or their specific mental health needs. The bill also addresses the issue of suicide prevention among veterans, implementing strategies to identify and support veterans at risk of suicide. This includes increasing training for VA staff on suicide prevention and expanding outreach efforts to connect veterans with mental health resources. Overall, Bill 118 s 5210 aims to enhance mental health services for veterans within the VA, ensuring that they receive the care and support they need to address their mental health challenges. By improving access to care, quality of services, and suicide prevention efforts, the bill seeks to better serve the mental health needs of our nation's veterans.
One key aspect of the bill is the expansion of mental health services within the VA, including increasing the number of mental health professionals available to provide care to veterans. This will help reduce wait times for appointments and ensure that veterans receive timely and effective mental health treatment.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve coordination of care between the VA and community mental health providers, ensuring that veterans have access to a comprehensive network of mental health services. This will help veterans receive the care they need, regardless of where they live or their specific mental health needs. The bill also addresses the issue of suicide prevention among veterans, implementing strategies to identify and support veterans at risk of suicide. This includes increasing training for VA staff on suicide prevention and expanding outreach efforts to connect veterans with mental health resources. Overall, Bill 118 s 5210 aims to enhance mental health services for veterans within the VA, ensuring that they receive the care and support they need to address their mental health challenges. By improving access to care, quality of services, and suicide prevention efforts, the bill seeks to better serve the mental health needs of our nation's veterans.
Current Status of Bill S 5210
Bill S 5210 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill S 5210 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 25, 2024. Bill S 5210's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of September 25, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5210
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5210
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5210
A bill to improve mental health services of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
A bill to improve mental health services of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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