Mental Health Assistance

Starting immediately,  Veterans–enrolled or not enrolled in VA health care – can go to their nearest VA or non-VA emergency room to seek emergent care. VA will deliver and pay for emergency suicide care for all Veterans in acute suicidal crisis at a VA or non-VA facility, including transportation costs, and refer them for up to 30 days of free inpatient care or 90 days of outpatient care following the period of emergency suicide treatment.

 

During a medical or mental health emergency, you and your family should immediately:

1. Go to the nearest emergency department or call 911
2. Let staff know you’re a Veteran and experiencing a medical or mental health emergency
3. Staff will immediately ensure you receive assistance

 

We strongly recommend you go to your nearest healthcare facility. If one a VA not available at the time of the crisis, please go the nearest non-VA facility.

 

We are deeply committed to ending Veteran suicide and want to ensure you and your loved ones know what to do and expect in a time of crisis. Don’t forget the Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7 by dialing 988 and press 1.

 

If a Veteran should receive a bill after receiving emergency care during and after a suicidal crisis, VA has established an expedited review process to ensure costs are handled appropriately.

 

Read More at https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5852