VA

All of Montana’s congressional delegation issued letters to the VA asking it to reverse course on alleged staffing cuts.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office found that the VA is failing to provide veterans with appointments for specialty medical care in a timely manner.

Soon, Montana veterans will be able to receive mobile treatment for depression. It’s part of a first-of-its kind effort for the VA.

Montana Veterans Affairs (VA) officials say all veterans with and without benefits can now get free emergency mental health care at any medical facility, including non-VA facilities. They can also receive residential and outpatient crisis services. The new rule aims to reduce suicide among Montana veterans.

With the launch of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline number in Montana last week, the Veterans Crisis Line has also merged with the new number. Veterans and their loved ones can now dial 988 and then press 1 to speak with responders specially trained in de-escalation techniques.

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