Suicide prevention is the top clinical priority for VA, and raising awareness of the resources and information available to Veterans is a key component of VA’s public health approach to preventing suicide.
All 16 tasks outlined in the Joint Action Plan are on target for full implementation by their projected completion dates.
In August 2018, VA and American Veterans (AMVETS) announced a […]
Suicide is preventable, and we all have a role to […]
VA is partnering with four technology organizations — CaringBridge, IBM, […]
This approach considers that only about 30 percent of Veterans use VA health care — underscoring the need for innovative ways to connect Veterans to resources and information.
HARLINGEN, Texas — Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system […]
Suicide is preventable. By working with local organizations and community partners, we can make a meaningful difference to reduce suicides.
VA recently announced its partnership with the U.S. Department of […]
VA’s suicide prevention program and the Veterans unemployment rate hitting an 18-year low
To help prevent Veteran suicide, we are partnering with The Independence Fund to reunite Veterans with their units, using the strength of their common bonds to help overcome post-military challenges.
The process uses high-quality, evidence-based tools and practices designed to help VA provide preventive mental health care to Veterans before they reach a crisis point.