For Buddy Check Week, Face the Fight encourages Veterans and supporters to reach out, reconnect and remind the people in their lives that they're not alone.
Army Veteran Raphael Rigaud shares insights on how Veterans can build connection and support one another during Buddy Check Week and beyond.
VRCN partners are strengthening Veteran connections, promoting Buddy Check Week and sharing resources to support suicide prevention and access to care.
Buddy Checks encourage connections among Veterans and their families, while supporting peers in crisis, connections to care, and reducing isolation.
Together We Served has launched a new free service called "Veteran Buddy Link" to assist Veterans seeking friendship and support.
Buddy Check Week, recognized this year Oct. 21-25, is a call to action for all Veterans to reaffirm their bonds and the connections that unite them across the nation.
VA’s Veteran Buddy Check Week is planned for Oct. 21 – 25, 2024.
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