Updated Resource for Veterans Who Want to Help Prevent Veteran Suicide by Discussing Secure Storage

A Veteran's Guide to Discussing Secure Storage to Reduce Suicide Risk (STORES)

Veterans can be important in preventing suicide and saving fellow Veterans’ lives. These materials are for Veterans who want to help prevent Veteran suicide by discussing a plan for secure storage. This guide describes secure storage and its benefits and equips Veterans with skills to have a conversation about secure storage with other Veterans to reduce their risk of suicide. Includes:

• STORES Guide - Provides secure storage examples and dialogues.
• STORES Brochure – Introduces the concept of secure storage and tips for talking to other Veterans about secure storage.
• Family Flyer – Discusses secure storage in context of suicide prevention for the entire family.
• Children’s Flyer – Discusses secure storage in context of keeping children safe in the home.
• Published 2023 | Updated 2024.

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