Enhances support for Veterans Crisis Line personnel and clarifies crisis response protocols.
The Veterans Crisis Line Support and Safety Act of 2026 aims to improve support for personnel of the Veterans Crisis Line and clarify authorities relating to crisis response protocols. The bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure covered personnel have access to confidential mental health services, including individual counseling and peer support programs. It also requires the establishment of occupational safeguards, such as reasonable limitations on workload and shift duration, and the implementation of mental health and wellness services.
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