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Suicide Prevention

  • Riding for a cause: A mission to S.A.V.E. our Veterans

    Riding for a cause: A mission to S.A.V.E. our Veterans

    Raising awareness about Veteran suicides with the annual Be the One New Mexico S.A.V.E. Run led by the New Mexico American Legion Riders.

  • Simple ways Veterans can protect against suicide risk right now

    Simple ways Veterans can protect against suicide risk right now

    An overview of simple life changes and daily habits Veterans can implement to protect against suicide risk.

  • Decreasing suicide risk: How to support the Veterans in your life

    Decreasing suicide risk: How to support the Veterans in your life

    Veteran supporters can use this resource guide to help decrease Veteran suicide risk.

  • VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide risk, coronary angiography and arthritis

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide risk, coronary angiography and arthritis

    VA Research recently published three News Briefs highlighting findings on suicide risk, mortality, and coronary angiography and arthritis.

  • Five essential suicide prevention resources

    Five essential suicide prevention resources

    In 2025, VA’s Office of Suicide Prevention shared resources, practical guidance, and insights for Veterans.

  • How the Veterans Crisis Line prevents Veteran suicide

    How the Veterans Crisis Line prevents Veteran suicide

    A clear overview of how Veterans and their supporters can use the Veterans Crisis Line for suicide prevention and ongoing support.

  • VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide prevention, CBD and headaches

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide prevention, CBD and headaches

    VA Research recently published findings on a decision aid to prevent suicide, how CBD affects the kidneys and brain stimulation to reduce headaches.

  • Extending VA’s reach in preventing veteran suicide

    Extending VA’s reach in preventing veteran suicide

    Through VA grant funding, community-based organizations have launched tailored efforts to prevent Veteran suicide.

  • VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide prevention, blast exposure, and cancer

    VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide prevention, blast exposure, and cancer

    VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research finding on suicide prevention, blast exposure and a potential new lymphoma treatment.

  • How Veterans can find relief when life gets heavy, or just heavier

    How Veterans can find relief when life gets heavy, or just heavier

    You don’t have to hit rock bottom to reach out. Veterans can find relief by exploring VA tools and resources designed for you, anytime and for any reason.

  • The unbreakable link: Veteran peer support as a lifeline

    The unbreakable link: Veteran peer support as a lifeline

    Peer support connects Veterans with Veterans who’ve been there—offering understanding, guidance, and hope through shared experience.

  • Check in—even when a Veteran says they’re fine

    Check in—even when a Veteran says they’re fine

    Checking in with Veterans, especially those who seem fine, can allow you to help connect them with support if they need it.

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Last updated January 30, 2017

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