Creates grants for local groups to offer 24/7 mental health support to veterans.
This bill would create a new grant program within the Department of Veterans Affairs to help local groups offer mental health support to veterans. These grants, up to $250,000 each, would fund peer-to-peer programs that provide nonclinical support around the clock. Veterans would get more access to help, and their personal information would be kept private.
Today, there is no specific federal grant program from the VA to fund local peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans. If this bill passes, the VA would create a new grant program, setting aside $25 million over three years to fund these local efforts. Eligible groups could receive grants up to $250,000 to offer 24/7 peer support, and veterans' privacy would be protected.
HR 438 · 119th Congress · January 15, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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