Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

Improved Mental Health Awareness: The bill expands the information provided during the Transition Assistance Program to include various mental health conditions such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders (Section 2(a)(1)).

Suicide Prevention Information: Service members will receive information regarding the risk of suicide, including specific signs, symptoms, and risk factors like depression, homelessness, and unemployment (Section 2(a)(1)).

Substance Abuse Support: The bill adds information about available treatment options and resources for addressing substance abuse, including alcohol and opioid abuse (Section 2(a)(1)).

Social Support Education: The program will address the potential effects of losing community, support systems, and the risks of isolation from family or society during separation from the armed forces (Section 2(a)(1)).

Veterans Affairs Enrollment Assistance: The Solid Start Program will be updated to assist eligible veterans who choose to enroll in the patient enrollment system (Section 2(b)(2)).

Increased Counseling Education: The bill adds a requirement to educate veterans about mental health and counseling services available through the Veterans Health Administration (Section 2(b)(2)).