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A message from League of United Latin American Citizens



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September 1, 2023
Contact: David Cruz - (818) 689-9991 Mobile
[email protected]



LULAC THANKS THE U.S. ARMY FOR IMPLEMENTING A HISTORIC LIFE-SAVING PROGRAM
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Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Acknowledges the
Army's Leadership for Taking Bold Action

Washington, DC - LULAC commends the U.S. Army for its visionary and life-saving
efforts in addressing the mental health of its servicemembers worldwide. With the
implementation of the historic Brandon Act program, the Army has taken a vital
step forward in ensuring access to mental health care and creating an even more
robust support system for its service members.

"LULAC salutes Army Secretary Christine E. Wormuth and her staff for crafting the
implementation program for the Brandon Act," stated Domingo Garcia, LULAC
National President. "Its introduction in the Army only enhances the already very
robust actions the branch has taken during the past two years to strengthen the
well-being of its servicemembers. LULAC is committed to working with the Army,
and this pledge is unwavering."

Named in honor of Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Caserta, who tragically died by
suicide in 2018, the Brandon Act reflects the Army's commitment to tackling
mental health challenges head-on. This groundbreaking policy empowers soldiers to
seek mental health resources in a crisis without providing a reason or
justification. This transformative step helps to foster a culture of openness and
support, ensuring that soldiers can seek assistance if needed.

"The Army deserves the gratitude of every American for its vigilance in
addressing the complex mental health challenges that every segment of our society
is facing," said Roman Palomares, Chair of the LULAC Military and Veterans'
Affairs Committee. "Secretary Wormuth and her top staff deserve to be commended
for this historic step taken only after thoughtful and reasoned work for the best
outcomes."

This policy applies to soldiers in the regular Army, the Army National Guard, and
the Army Reserve who are on active duty for more than 30 days. The Army is
working on guidance for the Army National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers with
active-duty durations of less than 30 days. Also, soldiers can directly contact
mental health care providers without involving their leadership.

Additional resources include 988 Veterans Crisis Line, Military OneSource
nonmedical counseling, and the 24/7 Psychological Health Resource Center. The
Army says all aspects of patient rights and health information confidentiality
will be protected per applicable laws and Department of Defense privacy
regulations.

“I am confident that working together on new programs and initiatives, LULAC and
the Army will deliver on the promise made to millions of Latinos,” says Rafaela
Schwan, LULAC Chief Operating Officer. “We are united in ensuring their safety
and well-being. As a military veteran myself, this pledge is deeply personal and
irrevocable. Thank you, Army, for leading the way forward for America’s
soldiers,” she added.

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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .















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