HB1223

Virginia HB1223 mandates suicide prevention training for specific health professionals.

Virginia HB1223 requires mandatory suicide prevention training for certain health professionals, including counselors, psychologists, and social workers. The training must be at least six hours long and cover content specific to veterans, assessment of imminent harm, and crisis hotline services. The Commissioner of Health and the Department of Health Professions will develop a model list of approved training programs, updated every two years. Professionals must complete the training within two years of applying for initial licensure.