Search Results: keywords:"mental health programs"

  • S. 275 — To improve the provision of care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:9,449

    S. 275 aims to enhance the Veterans Community Care Program by setting clear eligibility standards for veterans seeking care, ensuring they're informed of their options, and improving mental health treatments. It introduces new processes for timely admissions, prioritizes...

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    S. 275 is a plan to make sure that veterans, who are people who used to be in the army or other military services, get better care from hospitals and doctors. It helps them know their choices and makes it easier for them to get help, especially for feeling better in their minds.

  • S. 825 — To require the Attorney General to propose a program for making treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,186

    S. 825 proposes that the Attorney General develop a program to provide treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder to public safety officers, including police, firefighters, and 911 dispatchers. The bill highlights the high risk these...

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    S. 825 is a plan to help police officers, firefighters, and others who keep us safe get special care if they feel very stressed or scared after hard days at work. The people in charge will come up with a way to help them, while keeping everything private, even if there aren't enough details yet about who will do what or how much it will cost.

  • H. RES. 1059 — Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 5, 2024, as School Social Work Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:213

    H. RES. 1059 is a resolution from the 118th Congress supporting the observance of "School Social Work Week" beginning March 5, 2024. It highlights the important role school social workers play in helping students overcome challenges such as mental health issues, disabilities,...

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    H. RES. 1059 is a plan from Congress to celebrate and say "thank you" to school social workers for all the help they give to students who might be sad, need extra help, or have problems at home. It wants everyone to know how important these helpers are and to join in fun and educational activities to show appreciation.