Westcare California, Inc. received a $750,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration under the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (CFDA 64.055) for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This represents year-four funding for the existing grantee on a one-year grant term.
Under this award, Westcare California provides community-based suicide prevention services targeting veterans and their families who are at risk of suicide but not currently engaged with VA healthcare. The organization delivers non-clinical suicide prevention services including outreach, case management, VA benefits assistance, emergency clinical services linkage, and connection to VA care and community resources. These services are designed to improve mental health status, well-being, financial stability, and social support while reducing suicide risk among eligible veterans and their families in California.