Buddy Call - Let’s Make A Difference – We Care – Save A Life
We ask that you reach out to your Friends, Family, and Battle Buddies for a simple Health and Welfare call, text, or email. Just check in to see how they are doing and Encourage them to check in on with their Friends, Family and Battle Buddies.
Why is it important to encourage Veterans to reach out before their challenges become overwhelming?
Veterans are trained to endure challenging situations, but stigma can make it difficult to reach out for help.
Suicide is preventable. This campaign aims to address some known risk factors for suicide, which include stressful life events like divorce, job loss, substance use, and housing troubles.
By encouraging Veterans who are struggling to reach out for help, and providing comprehensive resources at VA.gov/REACH, we can help Veterans manage their challenges before their stress reaches a boiling point.
Why is this message needed now?
According to the 2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, although the Veteran suicide rate significantly and meaningfully decreased in 2019, the suicide rate among Veterans was 52% higher than non-Veteran adults in the U.S.
VA has made great strides in Veteran suicide prevention, but much work remains to be done.
September is Suicide Prevention Month
We have your back!
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we’re reminding Veterans everywhere that suicide is preventable and there is hope.
Reaching out for help isn’t always easy. But Veterans are trained to do hard things.
Don’t wait. Reach out. If you or a Veteran you know needs support, visit VA.gov/REACH.
At VA.gov/REACH, you can also find social media content to help spread the word to Veterans in your life. Everyone can be part of the solution and help save lives.
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