Here's a look at #VeteransDay, a holiday honoring men and women who have served in the US armed forces. Observed annually on November 11 -- the anniversary of the end of World War I. @CNN provides facts about this day below. https://t.co/AnO3Uegptf
Yesterday, the U.S. Congress approved the adoption of 988, the new 3-digit # for the Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline to be completed by July 2022.
In the meantime, pls cont. to share 1-800-273-TALK (8255). 988 is NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE & may not connect callers to the Lifeline.
September is #SuicidePreventionMonth This month -and every month- check on the Veterans & Service Members in your life #BeThere https://t.co/gzUOOCuSOg
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and today is Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention Day. We want to remind you that if you are in crisis, there is always help. #SuicidePrevention#LESPD
Recovery is possible.
Treatment is available, effective, and can be lifesaving.
Watch the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Dr. McCance-Katz, kick-off SAMHSA's 30th anniversary of National #RecoveryMonth ▶️
https://t.co/iun7hILM1i
#RisforRecovery
Whether you are a family member, friend, colleague, caregiver, or neighbor, there are many ways to #BeThere for a #Veteran in your community. Showing you care can be as easy as sending a text, meeting for coffee, or dropping off meals. #ManyRolesOneMission#VADoD2019
As the #VADOD2019 Conference ends, remember that there are many ways to #BeThere to help prevent Veteran suicide. Click the link to watch Live as VA/DOD leaders discuss suicide prevention: https://t.co/PUXyEFQsfA
@SecWilkie taking time to gather with us at the #VADoD2019 Suicide Prevention conference highlights how all of us, no matter our position or status, are called to #BeThere for our Veterans and service members.
VA has partnered with the @DeptofDefense and organizations nationwide to reach #Veterans where they live, work and thrive at the #VADoD2019 Suicide Prevention Conference this week in Nashville. Follow us this week to learn more!
We all play a role in supporting #Veterans, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. During Suicide Prevention Month (September) and #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, learn how to #BeThere for the Veteran loved one in your life. https://t.co/f67bKW4SLs