Establishes a grant program for peer-to-peer mental health support for veterans.
The PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program for eligible entities to create peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, veteran service organizations, and state, local, or tribal agencies. The program aims to provide 24/7 mental health support to veterans and includes hiring veterans as peer specialists. The Secretary will develop standards for these programs, including training and best practices.
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