Establishes a three-year pilot program for a VA hotline offering mental and behavioral health support to friends and families of veterans.
The VA Coaching into Care Act mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a pilot program with a toll-free hotline. This hotline will connect friends and family members of veterans with licensed mental and behavioral health support providers. The program includes outreach through Vet Centers and VA medical facilities, and a dedicated website. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress 180 days after the program ends, detailing the hotline's performance and recommendations for continuation or expansion.
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