A Decision to Act
While veteran suicide rates and mental health issues continue to be a major problem across the U.S., officials in Alabama are stepping up to do something about it.
The Veterans Mental Health Steering Committee will provide grants valued at more than $3 million to five programs in the state to offer mental health care for veterans.
These organizations plan to give referrals for treatment to outpatient clinics for veterans struggling with substance abuse, along with both in-person and telehealth therapy, and PTSD treatment…