From Indiana House Republicans:
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and I want to take this opportunity to highlight some free resources that are available to veterans and their families.
Suicide prevention is critical to our veteran community.
Far too many service members, mveterans and families have been affected by this tragic issue. Fortunately for those grappling with mental health and thoughts of suicide, help is available.
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) in their September newsletter highlighted free resources available to service members, veterans (SMVs) and their support networks as part of their commitment to the Indiana Community Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families. This statewide initiative, led by the IDVA, is designed to identify SMVs, families and caregivers in need, and help foster connection through education, services and resources.
Free resources available to veterans include:
- The Veterans Crisis Line;
- Veterans Affairs’ S.A.V.E. training (Spot, Ask, Validate, Encourage);
- HereNOW Help, a free mental wellness app for veterans;
- QPR training (Question, Persuade, Refer); and
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.