“Veterans Affairs officials in coming weeks will roll out new partnerships with at least seven states to focus attention and resources on preventing veterans suicide, re-upping a successful tool from their earlier campaigns to end veterans homelessness.”
“Dr. Keita Franklin, director of VA’s office of suicide prevention, said Tuesday during a congressional staff briefing on the topic that department officials will be announcing a new “governor’s challenge” to expand ongoing prevention programs to audiences outside the veterans community…”
“Work will also be coordinated with the Department of Health and Human Services.”
“Dr. Richard McKeon, chief of suicide prevention efforts at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…” Read the full article here.
Source: VA eyeing new partnership with states to help prevent veterans suicide – By Leo Shane, January 16, 2019. Military Times.
