Outage affects 988 suicide prevention hotline, VA offers alternativesVeterans who are looking to reach the helpline can call the Veterans Crisis Line directly at 877-267-6030.12 months ago
New 988 suicide prevention hotline gives vets, troops an easier option for emergency careOfficials expect a spike in requests for veteran suicide prevention services even though the new hotline isn't aimed specifically at military individuals.By Leo Shane III17 months ago
VA to award millions in suicide prevention grants to community groups About $52 million in grants are expected to be distributed to groups by this fall.By Leo Shane III20 months ago
VA zeroes in on gun safety as a way to reduce veteran suicidesRoughly 70 percent of veteran suicide deaths in 2019 involved a firearm.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Suicide rate among veterans up again slightly, despite focus on prevention efforts Nearly 18 veterans a day die by suicide, according to the latest data.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Investigation shows VA took nine months to dismiss physician who taunted suicidal patient The doctor said she did not care if the patient shot himself as he was being discharged from a VA medical center.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
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