Suicide Prevention

What is the DOD doing for suicide prevention for veterans?

An incredibly sad fact is that about 17 veterans commit suicide EVERY DAY in this country!

As reported in the VA’s 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention ANNUAL REPORT, rates of suicide among those who've served continue to be much higher than the national average – 34.7 per 100,000 in 2022 for veterans compared to 17.1 per 100,000 for non-veterans. That disparity has continued despite prevention campaigns.

Additional information may be found at: https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/suicide-prevention/

Veterans Crisis Line:  The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring VA responders. Veterans and their loved ones can anonymously:

Confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1-800-273-8255 Press 1

Qualified Listeners:  Provides a “Veteran and Family Resource Hub” in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming to meet the needs of the Veteran Community through outreach, listening, resource vetting and referrals, and advocacy.  720-600-0860