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| Oct 14, 2026 | Carrying the weight: Why caregiver well-being is part of suicide prevention | Taking care of yourself isn’t separate from caring for a Veteran. It’s part of it.
If you’re helping a Veteran who is going through a hard time, you’re already helping to prevent suicide. But your own well-being is part of the picture, too.... |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast: VA activates national response to protect Veterans and families | Hurricane Isaias, the Atlantic season’s first hurricane, is strengthening in the Gulf of America and is forecast to make landfall late tonight or early Saturday along the northern Gulf Coast, bringing dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy ... |
| Oct 7, 2026 | How the Veterans Crisis Line helps long before a crisis hits | You don’t have to wait: Why reaching out before a crisis saves lives
In a recent article titled “The Veterans Crisis Line isn’t only for a Suicide Crisis,” Dr. Steven Dobscha, acting executive director, Office of Suicide Prevention, encoura... |
| Oct 5, 2026 | A returned letter became one Veteran’s pathway home | How one call connected a Veteran with housing and support
At the Fort Pierce VA Clinic, attention to a routine piece of returned mail connected a Veteran experiencing homelessness with housing, healthcare and sustained mental health support... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Opening doors: VRCN partners connect Veterans experiencing homelessness to support | The VetResources Community Network (VRCN) gathered partners Sept. 18 for its latest Monthly Connect session, focusing on how communities can better support Veterans experiencing homelessness. The conversation centered on practical ways to c... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | VA releases annual Veteran suicide prevention report, updated with 2024 data | WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today released the 2026 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which analyzes Veteran suicide from 2001 to 2024, the most recent year for which data is available.
The report shows ... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | VA awards $112M in suicide prevention grants | WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $111.9 million in grants to 191 community organizations that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans across the country.
The funds are made available through the Staff Serg... |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Suicide prevention doesn’t have an age limit | Distress in later life can hide behind, “I’m just getting old.” It’s never too late to reach out.
When we talk about suicide prevention, we don’t always talk about the risks that show up later in life, but we should.
Older Veterans often ca... |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Finding community as an online military-connected student | Editor’s note: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering.
For service members, Veterans and mil... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Housing stability as suicide prevention: How VA is connecting the dots | Preventing homelessness can help prevent suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to recognize the many factors that can affect a person’s risk for suicide, including housing instability.
For a Veteran facing homelessness, not ... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Secure storage buys time, and time saves lives | Secure storage of lethal means gives difficult moments time to pass.
Securely storing firearms and medications in your home is critical to preventing a suicide crisis. When a firearm is stored securely (locked, unloaded, with ammunition sto... |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Santa Fe County encourages intervention training for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month | Santa Fe County encourages intervention training for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
SANTA FE, N.M., Sept. 17, 2026—At the Sept. 8 regular Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner, District 3, Camilla Bustamant... |
| Sep 11, 2026 | State suicide deaths decrease 19% | SANTA FE – New Mexico’s suicide rate dropped by 19% between 2024 and 2025, according to provisional data from the New Mexico Department of Health – a sign increased education and prevention measures about the issue may be paying off.
Data i... |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Closing the gap: Telehealth is bringing suicide prevention care to every Veteran | VA reduces barriers to care by providing evidence-based suicide prevention treatment via telehealth
Imagine a Veteran living in rural Montana who survived a suicide attempt three weeks ago. He’s not in danger right now, but he knows he need... |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Navy Veteran finds purpose after TBI with support from VA social workers | VA coordinated care helped Navy Veteran move forward after a traumatic brain injury
Navy Veteran Trenton Stahl spends many mornings outdoors with his father tending to the beehives on their property. It’s a small but meaningful routine that... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Suicide prevention is for all Veterans, no matter what you’re facing | VA support is for every Veteran
If you’ve ever wondered whether VA’s suicide prevention support is really meant for you, here’s the short answer: yes.
Some Veterans wonder if they’ve “earned” the right to reach out. Maybe they figure someon... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | The Veterans Crisis Line isn’t only for a suicide crisis | Reaching out early is a smart move, not a last resort. The Veterans Crisis Line is there for whatever you’re going through.
Suicide prevention doesn’t always start with a call to the Veterans Crisis Line. It can start with a single conversa... |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Pierce County leads state in 988 program supporting Veterans | Pierce County is partnering with the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to outfit every county fleet vehicle with a 988 emblem. The emblems are displayed on the bottom of license plates to raise awareness about the state’s 988... |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Sometimes support starts with one conversation | When Thomas left the military, he wasn’t looking for mental health services. He was looking for help paying his bills.
Like many Veterans transitioning to civilian life, his financial stress was overwhelming. He turned to Support the Enlist... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | A guide to help Veterans manage stressors that increase suicide risk | Before it builds up: recognizing the life stressors behind Veteran suicide risk
Suicide risk is often associated with clinical conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress (PTSD) or substance use disorder, but other pressures can matte... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Strengthening Veteran transitions through community connection | The transition from military to civilian life can be one of the most challenging periods service members face. When that journey is marked by isolation, stress or unmet needs, the risk of health, mental health and even suicide can increase—... |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Helping Veterans in tough moments with their suicide prevention safety plan | You can support a Veteran in your life by learning about their safety plan
You can play an important role in a Veteran’s life by helping them with a suicide prevention safety plan. If a Veteran you care about has made a suicide attempt, sha... |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Blue Star Mothers of America Highlights PTSD Awareness Month and Support for Military Families | Official logo of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., a congressionally chartered nonprofit supporting military families, veterans, and Gold Star families nationwide.
National nonprofit promotes PTSD awareness, reduces stigma, and connects v... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Start a suicide prevention talk to help save a Veteran’s life | Speaking up, whether you’re asking for help or offering it, can be lifesaving
Talking about suicide can be uncomfortable. But speaking up about how you’re feeling, or the struggles you’re facing, can make a real difference for you or a Vete... |
| May 27, 2026 | State Sues Inglewood Landlord for Screening Out Renter Using Housing Assistance for Veterans | SACRAMENTO – The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today announced filing a lawsuit against Myrtle Properties for allegedly screening out a prospective tenant based on his use of housing assistance through the Veterans Affairs Suppor... |
| May 23, 2026 | Secure storage can reduce the risk of suicide | Simple steps Veterans and supporters can take to securely store firearms and medications at home to reduce suicide risk
Creating a safe home environment is one of the most effective ways to protect the people we care about, including for ou... |
| May 22, 2026 | Stress caused by fraud: Tips for better mental health | VA is committed to providing key benefits and resources to help Veterans manage financial stress and safeguard their earned benefits against fraud. Veterans have made extraordinary sacrifices in service to our nation and deserve clear, acce... |
| May 6, 2026 | VA boosts Veteran suicide risk screening, evaluations to record levels | WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it has set new records this year for both Veteran suicide prevention screening and comprehensive evaluations for at-risk Veterans – two critical elements of the department’s on... |
| May 3, 2026 | How to get suicide crisis care now, even if not in VA care | You don’t have to be enrolled in VA health care to access life-saving suicide prevention support. Emergent suicide care services covered by VA can help.
If you or a Veteran you know is facing a crisis, help is available right now. You don’t... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | On the Geaux with LDVA — Spring 2026, Issue 1 | If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. 365 days a year.
Get more resources at Veterans... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | What you need to know about Veteran suicide prevention | There are some misconceptions about suicide and the risk to Veterans. Learn the facts and stay informed.
Suicide is preventable, and knowing the facts can help you take practical steps to protect yourself and the people around you.
There is... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Find the PTSD treatment that’s right for you | The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid helps you find the right path
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) looks different for everyone. That’s why it’s so important to talk to your clinician and find the treatment that’s right for you. The PTSD T... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | What to expect when you call: A look at the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans | Connecting Veterans to a person, a plan and a place to call home
In today’s AI era, it can often feel impossible to reach a human being on customer service portals.
Not at VA.
When a Veteran—or a concerned friend or family member—calls or c... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | VA reaches milestones in lifesaving naloxone availability | Expanding access to antidote across the country to prevent overdose deaths among Veterans
Veteran safety and well-being is at the center of everything we do at VA, and that is why naloxone is available at all health care facilities and Vet ... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Governor Newsom highlights mental health resources for veterans as Middle East conflict continues | “News of the conflict can bring back powerful memories of serving. If you’re feeling that weight right now, please know you’re not alone,” said California Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Lindsey Sin. “If you’re feeling overwhelmed,... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | VA Legislative Updates 2026: Veterans Guardian Breaks Down What Every Veteran Needs to Know | Created by
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| Mar 2, 2026 | More Than 17 Veterans a Day: Veteran Housing and Job Programs Launch, Experts Highlight Ongoing Mental Health Crisis | Alaska Northern Lights LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As new federal housing and job transition programs roll out for veterans in 2026, mental health remains a critical national concern. While employment a... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Riding for a cause: A mission to S.A.V.E. our Veterans | A meaningful ride for a powerful cause
For 12 consecutive years, the New Mexico American Legion Riders (ALR) have revved their engines for a cause that resonates deeply within their community: raising awareness about Veteran suicide. Their ... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Army Veteran advocates for VA services after difficult battle with PTSD | ‘I’m starting to feel human again’
Kyle Blake was washing dishes at his Prescott, Ariz., home one quiet morning in October 2024 when sharp yelping shattered the calm. He froze, then turned and sprinted toward the sound.
In the living room, ... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter storm, deep freeze put Veterans at risk: VA urges early planning | A powerful winter storm and a blast of Arctic air are expected to bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and life‑threatening cold to large parts of the United States this weekend, and VA officials are urging Veterans and their families to prepare... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Five essential suicide prevention resources | Here’s how to take action to keep yourself safe from suicide and healthy going into the new year.
In 2025, VA’s Office of Suicide Prevention shared dozens of resources for Veterans related to our top clinical priority of preventing Veteran ... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | How the Veterans Crisis Line prevents Veteran suicide | The Veterans Crisis Line is here for all Veterans, no matter what, no matter when
The Veterans Crisis Line is a critical resource offering free, 24/7 crisis support by phone, chat or text to all Veterans (no matter when or where they served... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Support, connect with Veterans for Buddy Check Week | In support of The STRONG Veterans Act of 2022, VA established the national Veteran Buddy Checks to encourage peer-to-peer connections among Veterans and their families to help reduce isolation, support peers in crisis, offer connections to ... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Reducing suicide risk for rural Veterans | When you think about rural living, you may picture quiet mornings, wide-open spaces, friendly neighbors and a slower pace of life.
But just because rural life seems peaceful doesn’t mean it has no challenges. People in rural communities, in... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Preparing for natural disasters | As natural disaster season approaches, now is the time to prepare for evacuations, financial challenges, an increase in scams and impacts to mental or physical health services. While it may feel overwhelming, VA wants Veterans to be prepare... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | How to stay safe and healthy during extreme heat | Extreme heat season is in full swing.
Temperatures high enough to be dangerous to health are occurring across the country. Extreme heat, defined as temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit for at least two days, can lead to serious medical ... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Have your buddy’s six: Know your role in preventing Veteran suicide | During my service, I was trained to collaborate with my fellow Airmen and have my buddy’s six, ensuring each person’s unique skills contributed to accomplishing the mission. We learned together and worked together, building a strong, united... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Veterans Ready: Preparing for tornadoes and spring storms | Weather-related risks come in all shapes and forms and at any time. It’s essential for Veterans to take action and prepare for the worst while staying informed. Here are tips for Veterans during the spring storm and tornado seasons. Underst... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Suicide prevention: Self-check assessment | Checking in with yourself can save your life.
For me, the gym is more than a place for exercise. It’s where I tune in to my body and mind. As I get older, my joints and muscles have plenty to say, and I’ve learned to listen.
But beyond the ... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | How VA is taking action to prevent Veteran suicide – Part Two | In our previous VA News article, I talked about the first two of seven strategies VA is taking to support Veterans at risk for suicide. In today’s article, you’ll learn about the next five. Expanding crisis intervention services
VA offers m... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Suicide prevention: VA S.A.V.E. training | Ever notice how superhero movies often follow the same storyline? The hero thinks they need superhuman powers to protect people, but it’s really their human qualities that ultimately save lives.
The same is true if you have a Veteran loved ... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | How VA is taking action to prevent Veteran suicide | We recently released our 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which, in addition to data, highlights seven strategies we’re taking to support Veterans.
In this story—the first in a series of two—we’ll talk about the first... |
| Feb 12, 2025 | PTSD Bytes: Reducing suicide risk | In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport discusses PTSD and lethal means safety with Dr. Joseph Simonetti, an addiction medicine physician and clinician investigator with the VA Rocky Mountain Mental Illn... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Business | How to avoid financial stress during the holiday season | “People get into ‘justification mode’ where you have a general sense of what you want to spend but then you see this really nice thing and all of the sudden you’ve done that a few times and you spend twice as much as you thought you might,”... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Georgia Department of Veterans Service Awarded VA Suicide Mortality Grant | The Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS) was recently awarded a grant of $500,000 as part of the VA's Fiscal Year 2024 Suicide Mortality Review Cooperative Agreement. The funding will support the development of a Suicide Morta... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | VA Contact Centers modernize to improve the Veteran experience | VA Contact Centers modernize to improve the Veteran experience
June 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON – VA is committed to improving the customer experience for Veterans and their families, caregivers an... |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Groups: Designate Nov. 13 National Warrior Call Day, advocate for suicide prevention among active-duty military, veterans | (The Center Square) – Multiple groups are calling on Congress to pass a resolution commemorating a National Warrior Call Day to raise awareness and prevention of suicide among active-duty service members and veterans.
They’re doing so as a ... |
| Jul 15, 2022 | U.S. Transition to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Begins Saturday | On Saturday, the United States will transition the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988 – an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care. The lifeline, which also links to the Veterans Crisis Line, follows a thr... |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Minnesota joining other states to roll out 988 mental health crisis lifeline on July 16 | News Release
July 14, 2022
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Starting Saturday, July 16, people facing a mental health crisis can dial 988 to connect to support. The change is part of a nationwide effort to transition the National Suicide Prevention Life... |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Mental Health In Cybersecurity—51% Of Workers Take Meds, Me Included | |
| May 5, 2021 | Virgin Pulse's Homebase for Health® Helps Organizations Address Growing Demand for Mental Health Resources and Support - All Through One, Unified Platform | PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Virgin Pulse, the leading global provider of digital health and wellbeing solutions, is highlighting native mental health support c... |
| Nov 8, 2020 | Veterans grapple with increased isolation amid coronavirus pandemic | Army veteran Ashley Wallis spent years learning to overcome an inclination to isolate, a symptom of post traumatic stress disorder she faced after her service from 2002 to 2005.
Wallis, 36, of Firestone, worries about the toll the pandemic ... |
| Sep 19, 2017 | Women Veterans at Much Higher Risk of Suicide Than Women Civilians, Report Says | Women veterans are at 2.5 times the risk of committing suicide than civilian women, according to a report released quietly Friday evening by the the Department of Veteran Affairs.
The report—which paints a horrifying picture of suicide rate... |
| Nov 11, 2012 | Help for heroes | On Veterans Day, the focus is on the challenging needs of Hawaii veterans — mental-health issues and homelessness, among others — and the range of services supporting their return into our society.
Post traumatic stress disorder became well... |
| Hundreds of sailors are being moved off of USS George Washington after a string of suicides aboard the carrier | Sailors scrub the flight deck of USS George Washington. US Navy
Hundreds of sailors will be moved off of US George Washington following a string of suicides and complaints about conditions on the carrier.
The moves comes at the end of a mon... |