From U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs <[email protected]>
Subject VA awards $112 million in suicide prevention grants
Date October 1, 2026 2:39 AM
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VA AWARDS $112 MILLION IN SUICIDE PREVENTION GRANTS

VA has awarded $112 million in grants to 191 community organizations that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans across the country.

“Community organizations are critical to reaching Veterans who may not otherwise connect with VA care,” said* VA Secretary Doug Collins*. “VA’s Fox grant program often serves as a bridge between vital federal resources and vulnerable Veterans in need of help.”

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MORE CLARITY ON MEDS

*What should you know before starting certain, psychotropic VA medications?* New guidance aims to make the risks, benefits, and alternatives clearer. See what’s changing for Veterans in 2027.

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EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FOR VETERANS

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