Orange County to Launch Veterans Suicide Prevention Program

Orange County to Launch Veterans Suicide Prevention Program
Veterans gather at a Veterans Day celebration in the City of Orange, Calif., on Nov. 11, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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Orange County will soon launch a new Veterans Suicide Prevention Pilot Program to help local veterans struggling with life changes or depression.

County Supervisor Katrina Foley announced July 1 her office had secured $500,000 for the program’s launching cost, and the county Board of Supervisor’s new budget covers $2.5 million dedicated to the program’s early intervention mental health services.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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