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If this is an emergency, or you know of a veteran that is in immediate danger of attempting suicide stop browzing and call 911 or the veteran's local law enforcement. Attempt to cooridinate with veterans that are close geographically and can interface directly with local law enforcement to carry out proper preventative action.

National Suidice Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is a 24/7 phone couseling service meant to help those dealing with suicidal thought work through their problems

Veteran's Crisis Line

1-800-273-8255
www.veteranscrisisline.net
The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.

Veterans Affairs

http://www.va.gov/
1-800-827-1000
The VA is a government organization in charge of handling veteran benefits, healthcare, and policy implementation

Employment Programs

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VetSuccess Program, 1-877-4AID-VET
Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) Program
Feds Hire Vets, www.fedshirevets.gov/
Military to Federal Jobs Crosswalk,www.dllr.state.md.us/mil2fedjobs/
Veteran Employment Center, www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/jobs/
Hire Heroes, www.hireheroesusa.org
Team Rubicon, www.teamrubiconusa.org/

Veteran Support Programs

The Gallant Few, www.gallantfew.org/


Facts and Statisics

The VA estimates that there are approximately 8030 veteran suicides a year

That comes out to 22 a day
with one suicide every 56 minutes

almost 70% of these are ages 50 and older

11 percent of suicide survivors will attempt suicide again

33 percent of recent suicides have attempted to kill themselves before

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