This pilot project came about as a result of two things. One was that the June 2014 report of this committee suggested we invest more in support for veterans and their families. The other was that in our mental health initiatives over the years, we wanted to make a more significant effort, particularly for the ill and injured. As a pilot project, we focused on the ill and injured, primarily those who have medically released. However, based on experience to date and what we anticipate will come out of our one-year review, it would appear that the need out there is not confined to the ill and injured.
On June 9th, 2016. See this statement in context.