VA Caregiver Support Program supports Veteran suicide prevention with VA S.A.V.E. training to caregivers and family members.
Suicide prevention motorcycle ride started at Oklahoma City VA and traveled along Route 66 to the Fort Gibson National Cemetery for a remembrance ceremony.
The Strong Veterans Act of 2022 requires VA to conduct an annual Buddy Check Week. During the week of Oct. 16 to 20, all Veterans are invited to complete peer wellness, resiliency and S.A.V.E. training with a pledge to talk to 10 Veterans, families and caregivers and/or survivors. VA’s goal is to increase access to VA health and benefits, improve mental health, increase awareness on suicide prevention, decrease isolation and support peer networking.
Suicide prevention coordinators work with community organizations to improve knowledge of suicide prevention and resource accessibility
Data helps VA create programs and initiatives for our highest clinical priority…preventing Veteran suicide.
VA, in support of The Strong Veterans Act of 2022, has dedicated a week to organize and facilitate Veteran connections, outreach and education around peer wellness, crisis prevention and community. This week is appropriately titled “Buddy Check Week” and will be held soon from Oct. 16 to 20.
No one’s life is perfect. Even if a Veteran you care about seems fine, check in to make sure they’re OK.
Talking about suicide prevention: We can build a culture that encourages and normalizes Veterans to talk about their struggles and reach out for help.
Salesforce has launched several new mental health resources and training modules to help Veterans and their families.
LGBTQ+ Veterans and their loved ones can find the care they need to support them at VA, including crisis resources.
Here are some warning signs that can help you recognize when to seek assistance for your loved one. Families and friends can support a Veteran thinking of suicide.
In episode six, podcast hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea interview two Vets to talk about mental health issues, including TBI and PTSD.