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Derrick Van Orden: “In 2021 the suicide rate for homeless veterans using DHA was…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

Rep. Derrick Van Orden Speaks on the Floor in Support of the HOME Act

Published December 4, 2023 | Video Starts at 02:47

Just two weeks ago the VA's annual suicide prevention report revealed that the suicide rate for VHA users with indications of homelessness increased by 38% from 2020 to 2021. In 2021 the suicide rate for homeless veterans using DHA was 186.5% higher than veterans who are housed. This staggering number underscores how important it is to continue our work to get veteran homelessness and suicide to functional zero. (02:47–02:58)

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Asserts that in 2021, the suicide rate for homeless veterans using DHA was 186.5% higher than for housed veterans.

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