Improving Mental Health Care and Coordination for Homeless Veterans Act
Sponsored By: Representative Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
In Committee
Summary
Shorter, standardized mental and housing assessments for veterans needing homeless services. This bill would require VA homeless program staff to evaluate veterans quickly and coordinate care plans and housing options.
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- Veterans: Identified veterans would receive an assessment within 3 days that covers physical and mental health, a plan for immediate and long-term needs, and an identified housing option.
- VA frontline staff: Staff who conduct assessments must include the information in the veteran's electronic health record and handle personally identifiable information according to VA, federal, and ethical rules.
- Program oversight: The Director of the Homeless Program Office would monitor implementation to ensure veterans who are homeless or at risk and have mental health issues get the appropriate level and scope of services.
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Timely mental health assessments for veterans
If enacted, VA staff would assess any veteran identified as needing homeless services within three days. The assessment would cover physical and mental health needs. It would include a plan for immediate and long-term needs and suggest suitable housing. Assessment details would be put in the veteran's electronic health record and personal data would be protected under VA and federal rules. The Homeless Program Office director would monitor plans to help veterans with mental health issues get needed services.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
CA • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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