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12 VA Health Care Chapter 1training in their use.Mental Health Care TreatmentVeterans eligible for VA medical care may apply for general mentalhealth treatment including specialty services, such as PTSD andsubstance abuse treatment, which are available at all VA medicalcenters. To find the nearest facility go to www2.va.gov/directory/guide/home.aspSuicide Prevention LifelineVeterans experiencing an emotional crisis or who need to talk toa trained mental health professional may call the National SuicidePrevention Lifeline toll-free lifeline number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255).The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Callersare immediately connected with a qualified and caring provider whocan help.Work Restoration ProgramsVA provides vocational assistance and therapeutic work opportunitiesthrough several programs for veterans receiving VA health care.Each program offers treatment and rehabilitation services to helpveterans live and work in their communities.Participation in the following VA Work Restoration Programs cannotbe used to deny or discontinue VA compensation or pension benefits.Payments received from Incentive Therapy and Compensated WorkTherapy transitional work are not taxable.Incentive Therapy is a pre-vocational program available at 95 VAmedical centers and frequently serves as a mainstay for seriouslydisabled veterans for whom employment is not considered viablein the foreseeable future. Participants receive a token payment forservices provided.Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a vocational program availableat most VA medical locations. Veterans receive an individualizedvocational assessment, rehabilitation planning and work experiencewith the goal of job placement in the community. The program worksclosely with community-based organizations, employers and stateand federal agencies to establish transitional work experiences, supportedemployment opportunities, direct job placement and support-