To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to provide mental and behavioral health support to friends and families of veterans, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · June 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a three-year pilot program that provides a toll-free mental health hotline for friends and family members of veterans. The hotline will be staffed by VA psychologists and social workers who offer advice on discussing mental health issues with veterans and provide referrals to VA services or other mental health resources. The VA must launch the program within one year of the bill's enactment and conduct outreach to veterans service organizations and other veteran-serving groups within 60 days, while also posting promotional materials at VA facilities and on the VA website. After the three-year pilot period ends, the VA must submit a report to Congress detailing call volume, response times, types of referrals made, and recommendations on whether the program should continue or expand. The bill does not specify funding amounts, leaving budget details to be determined during the appropriations process.
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