Rachel Paruta LCSW, CRC
COMPACT Act Program Coordinator
VA Western New York health care
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The COMPACT Act guarantees Veterans in suicidal crisis can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for free emergency health care.
The COMPACT Act (COMprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment) guarantees Veterans in suicidal crisis can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for free emergency health care. Our COMPACT Act Coordinator is a specialized social worker who manages care for Veterans experiencing a suicidal crisis. They facilitate free emergency mental health care, coordinate follow-up care, and resolve billing issues, acting as the primary navigator for eligible Veterans that are not enrolled in VA Healthcare.