Veteran Suicide Prevention

Emphasis on Suicide Prevention
HARLINGEN, Texas — Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system […]
VA, Health and Human Services announce Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide
Seven states will participate in the Governor's Challenge, including Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Texas and Virginia.
Preventing suicide begins with a commitment to #BeThere
VA’s Suicide Prevention Program is committed to using innovative ideas, scientific research, and community partnerships to reduce suicide Veteran rates.
VA homeless programs and training strengthen efforts to lower the Veteran suicide rate
One program, Operation S.A.V.E., trains community members to help identify Veterans who may be at risk for suicide and help them find appropriate treatment.
Waco VA Regional Office staff realize suicide prevention is more than just a health care concern
Suicide prevention is a health care crisis affecting us nationally. John Limpose, director of the Waco VA Regional Office realizes that suicide prevention is not just a Veterans Health Administration concern, it’s everyone’s concern.
Army Veteran turned fashion designer creates dress to combat Veteran suicide
Army Veteran Tiffany Freeze, an Art Institute of Colorado student majoring in fashion design created the dress to both introduce herself to the fashion world and to make peace with her demons. The dress wasn’t just gorgeous, it was steeped in meaning.
New public service campaign asks you to ‘Be There’ for Veterans and service members
Narrated by actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks, the announcement calls on the public to take notice and action by reaching out to a Veteran who may be in crisis.