The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VA) has issued suicide prevention resources and programs to help providers and communities support Veterans going through a difficult time. 

The VA tools and resources include a comprehensive suicide prevention webpage with public service announcements, reminders on how to engage with someone you may be concerned about, contact information for the Save the Veterans Crisis Line and digital tools for social media.

Also available are: 

• Make the Connection videos with more than 400 Veterans and family members sharing their stories
• A local resource locator to help individuals looking for clinical care, counseling, assistance with benefits or other tools
• A catalog of apps to equip users with tools and information on topics such as managing PTSD-related symptoms and stress, learning to practice mindfulness and strengthening parenting skills.

The VA’s National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide 2018-2028 acts as the backdrop for the agency’s comprehensive approach to suicide prevention.