Ohio vets say added VA staffing too low for mental healthcare

Ohio vets say added VA staffing 
too low
As more war veterans seek help, Dayton VA to get only 2 of 14 in Ohio.
By John Nolan, Staff Writer
8:02 PM Tuesday, June 12, 2012

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ decision to add 14 mental health professionals in Ohio — including two at the Dayton facility — is being questioned by veterans and elected officials who say more help is needed.

“I would hope that it’s just the beginning,” said Huber Heights resident Justin Weis, a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq war who has sought treatment for post-traumatic stress. disorder. Waits for service at the VA have been an issue.

Veterans across the country have complained of lengthy waits before getting mental health assessments and treatment. The VA’s inspector general issued a report earlier this year rejecting as “not accurate or reliable” the department’s claim that veterans who need first-time mental health evaluations are seen within 14 days.
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