3 Things You Can Do To Prevent Veteran Suicide

Veterans Health Administration sent this bulletin at 09/19/2022 09:00 AM EDT

September 19, 2022 | Release 22.3.1

Picture of Mr. Ralph Gigliotti with flags in background

Don't Wait. Reach Out. To Help Prevent Veteran Suicide

Suicide affects all Americans, including Veterans, their families, and their friends, but suicide is preventable and there is hope.

At VA, we recognize Suicide Prevention Month each September to raise awareness of Veteran suicide prevention and encourage Veterans to connect with the resources they need now to prevent suicide later.

Together, we can help prevent Veteran suicide. I ask each of you to commit to doing any one of the three actions below.

Thank you for your service to our great Nation,

Ralph T. Gigliotti, FACHE
Director, VA Rocky Mountain Network

1. Spread the word: You don't need to be an expert to make a difference; all it takes is letting one person know that you're there for them. Click on the image to the left for more information or simply forward this email to a colleague within your network to raise awareness.

2. Add the Veterans Crisis Line to your contacts: Adding the new number—988—to your contacts ensures that you can quickly use it to get help if you’re concerned about a Veteran. If you want more information, visit the Veterans Crisis Line.

3. Watch and share this video: Darrell Mendiola, a U.S. Army Veteran, opens up and shares how someone reaching out gave him the hope he needed to get help.

Keep updated & let us know how we're doing.

VA Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19)
4100 E. Mississippi Ave.; Suite 1100
Glendale, CO 80246
www.visn19.va.gov

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