I’m the wife of a combat veteran. They need prompt access to care.

News Snapshot:

The shooting at a bar in Anaconda, Montana, has shocked the state. To learn the alleged shooter is a veteran who reportedly struggles with severe mental health issues is especially heartbreaking. The suspect’s family said they tried to get him help from Veterans Affairs and state hospitals, but were turned away. That reporting highlights a broader crisis in Montana and around the country: families are seeing the warning signs of mental illness, but rigid systems are unable to respond until it’s too late. I’m the wife of a combat veteran. I know all too well the struggles veterans face with...