Hearings

VA Mental Health Care: Ensuring Timely Access to High-Quality Care

March 20, 2013 10:00 AM Russell, SR-418

Agenda

Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will hold a committee hearing on March 20 entitled “VA Mental Health Care: Ensuring Timely Access to High-Quality Care.” 

In February, the Department of Veterans Affairs released a comprehensive report on veterans who die by suicide. The report indicates that the percentage of veterans who die by suicide has decreased slightly since 1999, while the estimated total number of Veterans who have died by suicide has increased.

Member Statements

Testimony

  • Honorable Robert Petzel, MD

    Department of Veterans Affairs
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  • Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, PhD

    Founder and President
    Give an Hour
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  • Ms. Kim Ruocco

    Director
    Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
    Download File (140.70 KB)

  • Colonel Rebecca Porter

    Chief, Behavioral Health Division, Office of the Surgeon General
    United States Army
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  • Mr. Andre Wing

    Team Leader
    Vermont Veterans Outreach Program
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  • Mr. Jacob Wood

    President and Co-Founder
    Team Rubicon
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  • Kenny Allred, LTC, USA (Ret.)

    Chair, Veterans and Military council
    Chair, National Alliance on Mental Illness
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