The Pentagon on Tuesday outlined its strategy to address the record-high veteran and military member suicide rates that both the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have struggled to address, a crisis hampered by leadership turnover and poor management in both departments. The Pentagon’s evolving initiative involves gathering better, standardized data, which will be released in the department’s […]
Suicide Prevention
September is Suicide Prevention Month
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) collaborates with the Department of Defense to empower communities to take action to support our Nation’s Service members and Veterans year-round and especially during Suicide Prevention Month in September. Each community across the county plays a role in supporting Service members and Veterans. You don’t need […]
VA Suicide Report
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/Suicide-Prevention-Data.asp
Veterans Crisis Line – Confidential Help for Veterans and Their Families
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides professional responders to receive calls from Veterans most in need of advice and assistance regarding family matters. The Veteran may be experiencing financial hardship, emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. The Veterans Crisis Line can help. Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. The responders are available to take your call […]
Suicide Crisis Resources and Prevention
Suicide Crisis Resources and Prevention Photo Credit: ambroochizafer, Pixabay Suicide claims more lives than war, murder, and natural disasters combined. Although it’s a deadly issue, it’s an avoidable one. By healthily dealing with risk factors – such as mental health issues, substance abuse, chronic pain, financial issues, divorce, loss of a loved one, and more […]