Not sure how this is uplifting news. Prior to this, it took 6 months to book another therapy appointment. Occasionally doctors show up late to their own appointments or cancel on the day of. I've had to tell them I will kill myself in the VA parking lot just to get them to refer me to a therapist in the local community instead of waiting twice a year to speak with someone.
basednino t1_j5st04o wrote
Reply to All U.S. veterans in suicidal crisis are now eligible for free care at any VA or private facility -- Veterans do not have to be enrolled in the VA system to be eligible for the free emergency mental health care. by StcStasi
Not sure how this is uplifting news. Prior to this, it took 6 months to book another therapy appointment. Occasionally doctors show up late to their own appointments or cancel on the day of. I've had to tell them I will kill myself in the VA parking lot just to get them to refer me to a therapist in the local community instead of waiting twice a year to speak with someone.