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VA Announces Major Survivor Benefits Reforms
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a three-pronged approach to eliminate barriers and streamline the process for how eligible survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans and service members apply for and receive VA benefits and services. “The...
Female Veterans, Veterans from Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups at Higher Risk of Dying from Opioid Overdose
Veterans face a significantly heightened risk of dying from opioid overdose—a trend that has steadily worsened over the past two decades. Between 2010 and 2019, male veterans experienced a 61.2% increase in the risk of overdose death. Notably, this sharp rise was not...
SAMHSA Releases Updated 988 Partner Toolkit; Includes 988 vs. 911 Guide
SAMHSA has released an updated 988 Partner Toolkit, which includes a helpful 988 vs. 911 comparison guide to support Veterans and providers with crisis response education. Toolkit:...
VA Announces $52 Million in Available Suicide Prevention Grant Funds
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced the availability of approximately $52.5 million in grants for community-based organizations that provide suicide prevention or emergency clinical services to Veterans at risk for suicide. Grant applications...