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Service members and police are teaming up to stop suicide
The new suicide prevention program, called Operation Better Together, pairs police officers and service members for training.
By Harm Venhuizen
Latest "veteran suicide prevention" stories
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Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 13: Kim Ruocco from Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
Kim Ruocco uses her education, personal experience and information gathered from thousands of survivors to help others more fully understand suicide.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 10: Howard and Jean Somers — Suicide Prevention Advocacy
Howard Somers and Jean Somers are the parents of California Army National Guard Sgt. Daniel Somers, who took his life in June, 2013, after suffering for nearly a decade with Post Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and Gulf War Syndrome subsequent to serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
New veterans suicide prevention plan may get green light
Plan for community grants to provide mental health support services could move through Congress in coming weeks.
The VA’s suicide prevention strategy will fail
If suicide prevention is VA’s highest priority, then it wouldn't outsource the solution to local, community-based organizations, says the author of this commentary.
By Sean Gilfillan
Veteran peer-support helps prevent crises
Peer support provides veterans that sense of immediate trust, and gives them a confidant they can connect with, the author of this commentary says.
By Mark Graham