; and (iv) geographic location. (E) The average number of visits for an individual for mental or behavioral health care under this section. . II Suicide prevention 201. Grants for organizations providing mental health wellness services to veterans (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to facilitate the provision of mental health services for veterans with mental health conditions who are receiving care outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (b) Grants (1) In general Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1720J. Financial assistance for mental health supportive services for veterans seeking mental health treatment (a) Distribution of financial assistance (1) The Secretary shall provide financial assistance to eligible entities approved under this section to provide or coordinate the provision of mental health supportive services described in subsection (b) for a veteran with a mental health condition who is seeking mental health treatment. (2) Financial assistance under paragraph (1) shall consist of the award of a grant to an approved eligible entity for each veteran described in paragraph (1) for which the approved eligible entity is providing or coordinating the provision of mental health supportive services. (3) (A) The Secretary shall award grants under this section to each approved eligible entity that is providing or coordinating the provision of mental health supportive services under this section. (B) The Secretary may establish intervals of payment for the administration of grants under this section and establish a maximum amount to be awarded, in accordance with the services being provided and the duration of such services. (4) In providing financial assistance under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to entities providing or coordinating the provision of supportive mental health services for veterans with mental health conditions who face barriers in accessing mental health care services from