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Wisconsin Statutes Veterans (Ch. 45) § 45.48. Veterans outreach and recovery program

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) To be funded from the appropriation under s. 20.485(2)(qs), the department shall administer a program to provide outreach, mental health services, and support to individuals who reside in this state, who may have a mental health condition or substance use disorder, and who meet one of the following conditions:

(a) Are serving in the national guard of any state or a reserve component of the U.S. armed forces.

(b) Served on active duty in the U.S. armed forces, forces incorporated as part of the U.S. armed forces, a reserve component of the U.S. armed forces, or the national guard of any state and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

(1m) The department shall expend at least $100,000 annually under sub. (1) to promote suicide prevention and awareness by providing outreach, mental health services, and support to individuals who are members of a traditionally underserved population, including minority groups and individuals who reside in rural areas of the state. The department may enter into contracts to provide services under this subsection.

(2) The eligibility requirements under s. 45.02 do not apply to an individual receiving services under sub. (1).

(3) The department may provide payments to facilitate the provision of services under sub. (1).

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