The profile photos and banners of the system’s Twitter and Facebook pages have been replaced with info graphics encouraging guests to add the Veterans Crisis Line number to their phone contacts.
The Siri function on Apple’s iPhone and the Google Assistant function on Android phones now automatically dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline which also serves the Veterans Crisis Line, even if the number (1-800-273-8255) is not saved in the phone’s contact list.
VA has selected three winners in its Gun Safety Matters Challenge, an open-innovation contest to develop cost-effective solutions for firearm storage, which Veterans and their families or friends could use to prevent suicide, injury or accidents.
With nearly 60 call responders, social service assistants, and support staff, the center joins the VA facilities in Atlanta and Canandaigua, New York, that offer support for Veterans, service members and their family members during times of crisis.
Dr. Megan McCarthy, deputy director for VA’s Suicide Prevention Program, was honored with an AMVETS Silver Helmet Award.
Separating the service member, soldier and Veteran from the politics of the war is the true, lasting legacy of Vietnam. And it starts with a much appreciated “thank you for your service.”
Since its launch in 2007, the Veterans Crisis Line has been an invaluable resource for Veterans nationwide — answering more than 3 million calls and initiating the dispatch of emergency services to callers in crisis nearly 78,000 times.
According to psychologist Michael Terman, as many as 60 million […]
Operation Song is a music-based therapy program that helps Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder heal through music .
VA and AMVETS recently hosted an #ExploreVA Facebook Live event on suicide prevention to discuss how to support Veterans in need of help.
Share the message that a Veteran in crisis or at immediate risk for suicide is one phone call away from caring, qualified responders - call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to speak with them.
Suicide is preventable. We can all help someone who may be at risk through simple actions that can make a big difference. Our actions can save a life.