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Veterans Demand Accountability for $571M Suicide Prevention Fund

2/11/2025

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Veteran advocates are calling on VA Secretary Doug Collins to scrutinize the troubling allocation of $571 million meant for suicide prevention, as the crisis deepens with 6,407 veterans lost to suicide in 2022. They demand improved funding accountability and innovative treatment options, while the VA partners with organizations to bolster mental health support for those who served.

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Story summary

Veteran advocates are calling on VA Secretary Doug Collins to scrutinize the troubling allocation of $571 million meant for suicide prevention, as the crisis deepens with 6,407 veterans lost to suicide in 2022. They demand improved funding accountability and innovative treatment options, while the VA partners with organizations to bolster mental health support for those who served.