VA’s largest research program is making discoveries that will improve health for women Veterans.
Competition brought innovators into Shark Tank-style pitch competition
Thirty finalists in VA’s Mission Daybreak presented their suicide prevention solutions at Demo Day, an in-person showcase event held Nov. 4.
VA’s latest National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows encouraging downward trends in Veteran suicide counts and rates, yet ongoing critical work remains.
Since launch, Veterans Crisis Line staff have fielded nearly one-million contacts. This includes over 750,000 calls, an increase of 12.5% from the same timeframe from the previous year and with an average speed to answer of 9.37 seconds.
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.
The inaugural DataX event showcases how data can improve the care process across VA and directly impact the Veteran experience.
Suicide prevention is paramount to VA’s care of Veterans and new ways of training, including Escape Rooms, help train staff.
New genetic research discoveries may one day help doctors better screen Veterans at risk of suicide and prevent it in the first place.
200 people attended a Veterans Info and Benefits Fair in Louisiana where staff helped and answered Veterans’ questions.
VA is dedicated to empowering anyone in acute crisis to reach out for help. Encourage Veterans you know to screen themselves for PTSD.
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks held a survivors’ panel to share experiences and recovery from Domestic Violence Awareness and Intimate Partner Violence