Please don't politicize
On average 17 Veterans die by suicide a day. It's time to end the stigma.
Share these numbers and show our veterans & troops we care and they're not alone.
Veteran Crisis Line
US 800-273-8255
Press 1
Text 838255
UK 0800 138 1619
Canada 18334564566
On average 17 Veterans die by suicide a day. It's time to end the stigma.
Share these numbers and show our veterans & troops we care and they're not alone.
Veteran Crisis Line
US 800-273-8255
Press 1
Text 838255
UK 0800 138 1619
Canada 18334564566
2/ Military Crisis line:
1-800-273-8255
Press 1
Text: 838255
Support for deaf and hard of hearing:
1-800-799-4889
Calling from overseas?
In Europe: Call 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118
In Korea: Call 0808 555 118 or DSN 118
1-800-273-8255
Press 1
Text: 838255
Support for deaf and hard of hearing:
1-800-799-4889
Calling from overseas?
In Europe: Call 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118
In Korea: Call 0808 555 118 or DSN 118
3/ Military Crisis line cont.
Suicide prevention and mental health information by branch
Learn more about the resources and programs provided by our military using the links below.
veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/milit…
Suicide prevention and mental health information by branch
Learn more about the resources and programs provided by our military using the links below.
veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/milit…
4/ Vets seeking help Text
RISING to 741741
and you will be connected
immediately to a live
trained Crisis Counselor.
#IAVA
RISING to 741741
and you will be connected
immediately to a live
trained Crisis Counselor.
#IAVA
5/ IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force, a Rapid Response Referral Program, provides confidential 24/7 peer to peer support, comprehensive care management and resource connections
To get connected to a Veteran Care Manager today, please call 855-91RAPID or visit QUICKREACTIONFORCE.org
To get connected to a Veteran Care Manager today, please call 855-91RAPID or visit QUICKREACTIONFORCE.org
6/ Please don't politicize
EOD Techs & EOD Vets:
After the Long Walk is a suicide prevention hotline.
afterthelongwalk.com
Call (888) 412-0470
EOD Techs & EOD Vets:
After the Long Walk is a suicide prevention hotline.
afterthelongwalk.com
Call (888) 412-0470
7/ Vets4Warriors
Peer Support:
Call: 1-855-838-8255
Email: vets4warriors@ubhc.rutgers.edu
Chat: vets4warriors.com
Click tab at bottom of the page to start session
Peer Support:
Call: 1-855-838-8255
Email: vets4warriors@ubhc.rutgers.edu
Chat: vets4warriors.com
Click tab at bottom of the page to start session
8/ Veterans are strong, driven, and resilient. But everyone needs help sometimes.
TAKE A MOMENT
REACH OUT
Don’t wait for a crisis. Take a moment today to reach out. You can act now to help prevent Veteran suicide later.
va.gov/reach/spm/
TAKE A MOMENT
REACH OUT
Don’t wait for a crisis. Take a moment today to reach out. You can act now to help prevent Veteran suicide later.
va.gov/reach/spm/
9/ Signs of Crisis
Learn to recognize red flags
People can experience an emotional or mental health crisis due to a wide range of situations.
veteranscrisisline.net/education/sign…
Learn to recognize red flags
People can experience an emotional or mental health crisis due to a wide range of situations.
veteranscrisisline.net/education/sign…
10/ VA S.A.V.E. Training
VA S.A.V.E. Training will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a Vet who is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts. The acronym S.A.V.E. helps you remember the important steps involved in suicide prevention.
mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_preven…
VA S.A.V.E. Training will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a Vet who is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts. The acronym S.A.V.E. helps you remember the important steps involved in suicide prevention.
mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_preven…
11/ Call those you served with, deployed with, your military family. Reach out to other vets. We're here and willing to listen. You're never alone. IGY6
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