New Jersey S4370 allocates $1 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs for suicide prevention training at state-run veterans' facilities.

New Jersey S4370 provides an additional $1 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs for suicide prevention training for personnel at state-run veterans' facilities. This funding aims to equip staff with the necessary skills to assist veterans at higher risk of suicide. The bill highlights the rising veteran suicide rate, noting that in 2023, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death for veterans and the second-leading cause for those under 45. The appropriation will be used to train facility personnel in suicide prevention strategies.

New Jersey S4370 allocates $1 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs for suicide prevention training at state-run veterans' facilities.

New Jersey S4370 provides an additional $1 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs for suicide prevention training for personnel at state-run veterans' facilities. This funding aims to equip staff with the necessary skills to assist veterans at higher risk of suicide. The bill highlights the rising veteran suicide rate, noting that in 2023, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death for veterans and the second-leading cause for those under 45. The appropriation will be used to train facility personnel in suicide prevention strategies.