Make a Call. Take a Call. Be Honest.
We work to increase connection and save lives among the military & veterans.
Project of Feherty's Troops First Foundation
Warrior Call leader Frank Larkin: "One of the strongest predictors of suicide among veterans is isolation. Leaving the military often means losing the tight network that defined daily life in uniform. Programs that encourage veterans and service members to stay connected — to check in, to make that call — can save lives. That principle is the foundation of Warrior Call, which seeks to strengthen the bonds that sustain the military community. But connection must be matched by systems that work."
Read Dr. @RepMMM and @WWP Jen Silva’s new op-ed on why we need to effectively treat TBI and expand access so that our warfighters have the support they need to comfortably live their lives.
https://t.co/btG2ZrgVsH
Warrior Call's Frank Larkin in @RCDefense:
"Something is terribly wrong in the govt’s approach to stemming veteran suicide when the men and women standing on the abyss are not accessing the very system that can save them."
https://t.co/4a8VZ6WHQs
Today is National #WarriorCallDay - a day to check on our veterans and servicemembers.
The simple act of calling, texting, or meeting up for coffee shows you care, and can help thwart suicidal ideation.
Here's what to do:
Today is National #WarriorCallDay.
Today, reach out and connect with the veterans and service members in your life. Check on them. Tell them you care.
Connection can help identify those who may be suffering and get them the resources they need.
https://t.co/dOS9pWg2OL
Tomorrow is National #WarriorCallDay -- a day to connect with your fellow warriors and/or the servicemembers in your life.
See how they are doing. Tell them you care. If needed, connect them with the resources that can help.
The simple act of calling, texting, or meeting up for coffee shows you care, and can help thwart suicidal ideation.
Commit to connecting to a veteran or servicemember this National #WarriorCallDay Sunday, Nov 16.
https://t.co/dOS9pWg2OL
This Sunday, November 16 is National Warrior Call Day: A coast-to-coast day of action to reach out and check on those who where a uniform.
Here's what to do:
Sunday, November 16 marks National Warrior Call Day, in no small part because of the leadership of @SenatorShaheen. @SenTomCotton has also been a stalwart supporter.
So while Veterans Day has passed, take a moment this week to connect in a meaningful way with a vet.
Keep the energy and connection generated from #VeteransDay yesterday going.
Participate in #WarriorCall Day this upcoming Sunday, November 16: https://t.co/dOS9pWgAEj
@SecVetAffairs Doug Collins honors veterans by sharing how the @DeptVetAffairs is serving them better.
Notably-- by resurrecting the electronic health record modernization effort after the last administration left the project dormant.
https://t.co/aYJr8siViF
Today, we honor all who served.
Your courage, sacrifice, and love of country will never be forgotten.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
#veteransday
Loneliness and isolation are the 2 most common factors that lead to suicidal ideation.
Connection is how you can help.
Commit to connecting with a veteran or servicemember on National #WarriorCallDay:
https://t.co/dOS9pWgAEj
Veteran suicide occurs at twice the rate of civilian suicide.
Help change this by participating in @WarriorCallDay on Sunday, Nov 16.
Learn more: https://t.co/dOS9pWgAEj
Continue honoring those who have served after #VeteransDay by participating in #WarriorCallDay - a coast-to-coast day of action to reach out and connect with the veterans and service members in our lives.
https://t.co/dOS9pWg2OL
New in @defenseopinion from Frank Larkin: "There is an urgency to the @invwoundsfndn’s efforts because the U.S. military has neglected research into blast wave injuries and their prevention."
https://t.co/rlUNFTK57b
Frank Larkin of @WarriorCallDay joined @oscarmikeradio to share his personal story about the overlooked brain trauma that caused his son's PTSD and tragic death. https://t.co/ztXkPDYA5b
Frank Larkin in @starsandstripes asks Congress and the Administration to address the powerful correlation between brain injury and high suicide rate among veterans
Read at: https://t.co/WrBrdIMAsk