Veteran suicide prevention took center stage Wednesday at a special hearing before the Senate Veteran’s Affairs Committee. National Commander of the American Legion Daniel Seehafter said veteran suicide remains a major problem. Congressman Mark Takano [D-CA] was happy to report that because of implementation of the Compact Act over the past year more than 50,000 […]
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Senate Veterans Affairs Hearing Puts Focus On Suicide Prevention
Veteran suicide prevention took center stage Wednesday at a special hearing before the Senate Veteran’s Affairs Committee. National Commander of the American Legion Daniel Seehafter said veteran suicide remains a major problem. Congressman Mark Takano [D-CA] was happy to report that because of implementation of the Compact Act over the past year more than 50,000 veterans have received free mental health counseling over the past year.