D. Michael Coy

Feminist | Advocate | Marine | Artist |
Senior Program Officer: @NYHFoundation. Views are my own.

[D. Michael Coy @ClassicDCoy]

PTSD is far too often associated solely with military veterans, despite the fact that 33% of children that are exposed to community violence will experience It. For male Vietnam Era Veterans, the rate is 30% according to the National Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Study.

[D. Michael Coy @ClassicDCoy]

@suzannecgordon @VeteransPolicy -- are we mistaken?

[D. Michael Coy @ClassicDCoy]

Did we miss it, @SecVetAffairs?

[David Sandman @DavidSandman1]

Maybe it flew under the radar, but did @DeptVetAffairs fail to release its annual suicide prevention report in 2025? @SecVetAffairs @DavidShulkin @ClassicDCoy @NYHFoundation @iava @VFWHQ @RANDCorporation

[D. Michael Coy @ClassicDCoy]

So neither the @DeptofWar or @DeptVetAffairs put out their annual reports on suicide for 2025 when the former "is focused on bringing greater attention to suicide prevention" and the latter's top clinical priority is suicide prevention?

[Joe Bello @NYMetroVets]

@ClassicDCoy @DavidSandman1 👇

[D. Michael Coy @ClassicDCoy]

Sadly, I don't think so, @DavidSandman1. @DeptVetAffairs's annual report is an invaluable tool for folks doing suicide prevention work in the veteran community, so I'm hoping it will be released soon.

[David Sandman @DavidSandman1]

Might have missed it, but was 2025 the first year @DeptVetAffairs failed to publish its annual report on suicide prevention? @SecVetAffairs @NYHFoundation @classicdcoy @DavidShulkin @iava

[D. Michael Coy @ClassicDCoy]

@LeoShane @SenSchumer The folks @RANDCorporation studied this back in 2017 and found that proposals to repeal the ACA would likely increase the demand for VA services while increasing the number of veterans who are uninsured.

Full report is here:

https://t.co/KtIpi5XR7o

[New York Health Foundation @NYHFoundation]

Last week, @NYHFoundation convened our 3rd veterans’ health roundtable in Beacon, where leaders discussed suicide prevention, peer support & housing for Hudson Valley veterans. We're proud to serve as a convener, listening, learning & strengthening systems for veterans across NY.

[D. Michael Coy @ClassicDCoy]

"It is a story worth telling. Not because my experience was exceptional, but because it’s heartbreakingly common."

The Story of My Military Suicide Attempt https://t.co/bFmPJYxfhM

[Quil Lawrence @QuilLawrence]

And Iraq vets will tell you the quality and honor of their service has nothing to do with the quality of the intel, the geopolitics, or the spin.

[D. Michael Coy @ClassicDCoy]

"By the time America celebrates Veterans Day this fall, Washington may have delivered a mortal blow to the system uniquely designed to serve those who answered their country's call."

https://t.co/TXH6ChrEvC https://t.co/3zzBuH7K9X

[D. Michael Coy @ClassicDCoy]

"Excessive drinking is a leading factor in preventable deaths among U.S. veterans and is associated with higher health care usage."

Insightful info from our friends at the @RANDCorporation.

Alcohol Use Disorder Among U.S. Veterans: https://t.co/rjmXcLBQ9K

[D. Michael Coy @ClassicDCoy]

What a phenomenal choice. This is great news for the veteran community.

[IAVA @iava]

RELEASE: IAVA Announces New CEO, Marine Corps Veteran Dr. @KyleanneHunter

We are proud and excited to announce our new leader Ky Hunter.

Learn a bit about her here:
https://t.co/cmKvutZPTt

[D. Michael Coy @ClassicDCoy]

Always great to spend time with our friends at RAND.

[New York Health Foundation @NYHFoundation]

Senior Program Officer, @ClassicDCoy, joined leaders @RANDCorporation’s Veterans Policy Advisory Board to discuss issues facing vets—suicide prevention, transition & access to care.

We're proud to contribute to conversations that shape policy & drive change for those who served

[New York Health Foundation @NYHFoundation]

“These figures represent real people, families, and communities... ”

#NYHealth’s @ClassicDCoy submitted testimony to @NYCCouncil about the need to expand outreach, peer support, and access to care for NYC veterans.

Full testimony⬇️
https://t.co/9Mb5fkLmax

[New York Health Foundation @NYHFoundation]

"One that encompasses all of them and kind of leads to the rest is expanding outreach about benefits. We know veterans, according to this study, think benefits are great and they're useful, but they're still not utilizing them." - @ClassicDCoy

Listen in⬇️
https://t.co/TYeW3BO2k4

[WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom @CapPressRoom]

We talked with @ClassicDCoy about the thoughts and feelings of recently discharged veterans in New York.
https://t.co/bVhe2Mo34P

[Joe Bello @NYMetroVets]

Attended the @NYHFoundation “Veterans’ Health Policy & Research in New York” event this past week. The event highlighted findings & implications of several reports, including #Veterans Treatment Courts & Deaths of Despair and Suicide Among #NYC Veterans. Important topics! #data

[Tim Williams @TimW518]

.@ClassicDCoy of @NYHFoundation joined @CaseyJBortnick on @CapitalTonight this Veterans Day to talk about the services available for those that served and the stigma that stops them from getting help.
https://t.co/jfpSBj3XdD

[FOX Sports: MLB @MLBONFOX]

RIP Fernando Valenzuela 🙏💙

[D. Michael Coy @ClassicDCoy]

Welby was my certifying official when I was a recently transitioning student veteran at @CityCollegeNY & an integral part of my success during grad school. Can't thank him enough for what he did for me and countless other vets over the years -- definitely pay him a visit.

[NYS Veterans @NewYorkVeterans]

#Veterans of Manhattan: When's the last time you learned what you earned from Welby Alcantara? This proud @USMC #Veteran is stationed inside the VA Regional Office on the corner of Houston & Varrick Streets, and is a tremendous advocate for his fellow Veterans. Stop by today!

[David Sandman @DavidSandman1]

Organizations working to help prevent veteran suicide https://t.co/FvelblLInR @VOCROC @NYHFoundation @ClassicDCoy @EndFamilyFire @iava @NewYorkVeterans @nycveterans