Armed Forces Behavioral Health Awareness Act

Summary

Armed Forces Behavioral Health Awareness Act - Makes any member of the Armed Forces who is deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom eligible for readjustment counseling and related mental health services through Vet Centers (centers for such counseling and services for veterans), regardless of the member's duty status. Directs the Secretary of Defense to award grants to nonprofit organizations that provide emotional support services for family members of members of the Armed Forces, including members of the reserves. Requires the Secretary of the Army to carry out a pilot program to enhance awareness of post-traumatic-stress-disorder (PTSD) among members of the Army.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 June 2009

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  Introduced in House · EN · 4 June 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 June 2009

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