Military and veteran mental health

“Expand access to mental healthcare and community care.”

“We need to build a more robust, sustainable VA healthcare system. We are leaving too many of our veterans without access to the healthcare and mental healthcare that they need.”

“Fighting for Mental Health Benefits”

“I support fully funding the VA while streamlining bureaucracy to ensure timely access to quality health care, mental health services, and job training.”

“Increase funding for mental health services for veterans and family members of veterans, particularly for PTSD.”

“Addressing the Veterans’ Mental Health Crisis and Veteran Homelessness: In Washington, I’ll seek to end the veteran’s mental health crisis. We need to ensure that every veteran who needs or wants it has access to appropriate mental health treatment. I’ll also work to fully fund and expand existing programs that work to address the epidemic of homelessness among our veterans. And I’ll fight to reverse the Trump administration’s disgusting move to end mortgage relief for veterans.”

“We should serve those who served us. I’ll work to make sure every veteran in the Lehigh Valley, Carbon County and across the country gets access to quality healthcare, mental health services, job training, and housing. I’ll also work to stop the disastrous mass firings at the VA and bring those people back.”

“Peggy will fight to invest in veterans’ mental healthcare. Their unique experiences, and higher rates of PTSD, depression, and suicide deserve a comprehensive federal response from robust research to innovative treatments and access.”

“Veteran Services: Simplify the VA claims process and expand access to mental healthcare for those who served.”

“K-9s for Veterans Program (Public Act 101-0248) — Established special vehicle license decals to fund the treatment of PTSD through service dogs, expanding mental-health support for veterans across Illinois.”

“As Congress debates the future of the VA, La Shawn K. Ford believes the path forward must prioritize access, accountability, and respect. Veterans deserve modern care, mental-health resources, affordable housing, and workforce support — not bureaucratic delays or funding cuts.”

“Invest in expanded mental healthcare services, so that those who served our country aren’t left with nowhere to turn in moments of crisis.”

“Peggy will fight to invest in veterans’ mental healthcare. Their unique experiences, and higher rates of PTSD, depression, and suicide deserve a comprehensive federal response from robust research to innovative treatments and access.”

“Invest in expanded mental healthcare services, so that those who served our country aren’t left with nowhere to turn in moments of crisis.”

“I’ll also advocate for increased investment in suicide prevention and crisis response.”

“Restore full funding for the Veterans Crisis Line to ensure 24/7 access and support for those who served”

“Expand access to counseling and treatment to end veteran suicide.”

“We must expand VA mental health services, increase access to counseling, and address PTSD and suicide directly.”

“And Chris fought to ensure veterans have access to needed mental health care, helping over 50,000 veterans with free emergency suicide prevention care and saving VA over $65 million in health care costs.”

“I’ll expand community-based suicide prevention programs for veterans. We’ll step up screenings and partner with local governments and non-profits with the goal of reducing the number of veterans who die by suicide, which is currently averaging 17 per day.”

“I will relentlessly focus on protecting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care from privatization, while expanding mental health and suicide prevention resources, and safeguarding mandatory funding for earned benefits against budget cuts.”

“Championed the passage of Equine Assisted Therapy and the allotment of $5M for providers nationwide.”

“Peggy will fight to invest in veterans’ mental healthcare. Their unique experiences, and higher rates of PTSD, depression, and suicide deserve a comprehensive federal response from robust research to innovative treatments and access.”

“Introduced and passed legislation which became law which establishes special vehicle license decals to support the treatment of veterans with PTSD through K-9s for Veterans (Public Act 101-0248)”

“K-9s for Veterans Program (Public Act 101-0248) — Established special vehicle license decals to fund the treatment of PTSD through service dogs, expanding mental-health support for veterans across Illinois.”

“Advanced alternative therapies for veterans with PTSD by directing the state to research alternative, non-drug therapies for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.”

“Increase funding for mental health services for veterans and family members of veterans, particularly for PTSD.”

“Apoyar a las familias militares Los sacrificios del servicio militar recaen sobre familias enteras. Lucharé por la expansión del cuidado infantil y el apoyo educativo, mejores recursos de salud mental para cónyuges e hijos de militares, protecciones laborales para cónyuges cuyas carreras se ven interrumpidas por despliegues y reubicaciones, y seguridad económica que honre el costo total de lo que las familias militares dan a este país.”

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“Prioritize mental health care for veterans and families.”

“I support fully funding the VA while streamlining bureaucracy to ensure timely access to quality health care, mental health services, and job training.”

“He’ll fully fund the VA, stop efforts to privatize it, cut mental health wait times, and help veterans and military families find housing, jobs, and care.”

“Meet the mental health care needs of our veteran population by improving education about care options, expanding telemedicine options, and reducing wait times for veterans by building a more robust mental health workforce.”

“I also worked to bring visibility to the struggle of veterans and co-authored a bill to recognize Veteran Suicide Awareness day to bring attention to these challenges.”