Expands access to the Veterans Community Care Program to include mental health and substance-use services for veterans.

The Never Fight Alone Act aims to expand access to the Veterans Community Care Program by including mental health and substance-use services for veterans who cannot timely access Mental Health Residential Treatment Programs. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs ensure that veterans can choose their preferred care option and prohibits limiting access to care solely due to provider compliance issues. It also requires the development of community care metrics and prohibits modifications to access standards without congressional approval.

Expands access to the Veterans Community Care Program to include mental health and substance-use services for veterans.

The Never Fight Alone Act aims to expand access to the Veterans Community Care Program by including mental health and substance-use services for veterans who cannot timely access Mental Health Residential Treatment Programs. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs ensure that veterans can choose their preferred care option and prohibits limiting access to care solely due to provider compliance issues. It also requires the development of community care metrics and prohibits modifications to access standards without congressional approval.