Starting Jan. 17, 2023 Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit for more information click on the following links- Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in suicidal crisis can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for free emergency health care OR Emergency Medical Care - Community Care. Veteran suicide prevention website