WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLIO) - The Department of Veterans Affairs now says that U.S. military veterans can get free emergency care if they are in a suicidal crisis.
The treatment can be at any healthcare facility, starting Tuesday (1/17/2023). Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs system to get treatment. Vets can dial 988 followed by pressing "1" to quickly connect to support, at any time. The VA wants to reduce the national veteran suicide rate by 20% by 2025.
