CT SB00691

Department of Veterans' Affairs shall provide a toll-free telephone number serving as a clearinghouse for veterans, active armed forces members (including National Guard), and their families to request referrals to benefits and services.

The toll-free number shall also function as a crisis line modeled on the federal veterans' crisis line to respond to requests for assistance from veterans.

Staffing shall consist of Department of Veterans' Affairs employees or trained volunteers available on weekdays during regular business hours and weekends/holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Section 27-100d of the general statutes is repealed and replaced with these new provisions, effective October 1, 2015.