To: President Donald Trump, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate
22 Vets a Day
Support the USA by supporting veterans, they fought for our freedom. Enact policies and programs that will be a stop-gap measure between discharge and VA treatment.
Why is this important?
According to Veteran's Administration statistics, 22 veterans commit suicide, every day. My own Navy vet son took his life on 1/3/13. With a backlog of 1 million veterans waiting for processing via the VA, how many more will lose hope and take their lives? Veterans sacrificed for our freedom, we must ensure they get the best care.
Enact and fund policies and programs that go further than suicide hotlines for veterans. Many veterans are suffering from PTSD and other issues that are treatable, however, they need immediate attention. Waiting months or years for treatment is too long. Often, filling out paperwork is too much of a burden on those already suffering. Making a life-saving phone call is impossible for someone who is not in their right mind. Veterans suffering from PTSD and other disorders cannot be expected to wait for the VA to call their number.
There is a disconnect between discharge & VA treatment. Find the gaps, and fix them. We cannot claim to be patriots if we do not protect and support the very people who make our lives and freedom possible.
Enact and fund policies and programs that go further than suicide hotlines for veterans. Many veterans are suffering from PTSD and other issues that are treatable, however, they need immediate attention. Waiting months or years for treatment is too long. Often, filling out paperwork is too much of a burden on those already suffering. Making a life-saving phone call is impossible for someone who is not in their right mind. Veterans suffering from PTSD and other disorders cannot be expected to wait for the VA to call their number.
There is a disconnect between discharge & VA treatment. Find the gaps, and fix them. We cannot claim to be patriots if we do not protect and support the very people who make our lives and freedom possible.