BE THE ONE
Be the one to save one Veteran. Learn how to help a Veteran in crisis.
Today, the No. 1 issue facing the Veteran community is suicide, according to the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. It is estimated that between 17 and 22 Veterans or servicemembers take their lives each day. That’s more than 6,000 annually. The rate of suicide for Veterans is more than 50% higher than that of non-Veteran adults. As the Global War on Terrorism continues, there will be more veterans facing mental-health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
If you or someone you know is in crisis:
- Call 988 and press 1, or
- Text 838255, or
- Visit the VA Crisis Line Website at http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
All three methods will also assist non-Veterans.
To learn more about the American Legion's Be the One program, please click on the link to the right.