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Share your stories, insights, and how your buddy checks are going now through October 23rd.
VA and community experts will be here to answer your questions on October 16th regarding peer wellness checks, resiliency, referrals to VA for care, and crisis intervention. Tell us how you are reaching your battle buddies, family, caregivers, and survivors.
You can ask questions to the following people:
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, American Red Cross
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, George W. Bush Institute
» SSG Jonathan Pylypiv - Community Engagement Manager, Fox Valley Veterans Council
» Aaron Eagan - Director, Community Based Suicide Prevention, VHA
» SGT Tiffany Ellett - Division Director, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, American Legion
» Dr. Carla Stumpf Patton - Senior Director, Suicide Prevention/Postvention, TAPS
Learn More: https://rly.pt/VANationalBuddyCheckWeek
VA and community experts will be here to answer your questions on October 16th regarding peer wellness checks, resiliency, referrals to VA for care, and crisis intervention. Tell us how you are reaching your battle buddies, family, caregivers, and survivors.
You can ask questions to the following people:
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, American Red Cross
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, George W. Bush Institute
» SSG Jonathan Pylypiv - Community Engagement Manager, Fox Valley Veterans Council
» Aaron Eagan - Director, Community Based Suicide Prevention, VHA
» SGT Tiffany Ellett - Division Director, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, American Legion
» Dr. Carla Stumpf Patton - Senior Director, Suicide Prevention/Postvention, TAPS
Learn More: https://rly.pt/VANationalBuddyCheckWeek
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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Mental Health
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Friends Connections Wellness Mental Health
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When it comes to resources when conducting buddy checks or peer wellness checks please know there are various resources to share. Here are some to help:
• Veterans Crisis Line http://www.veteranscrisisline.net
• Veterans Crisis Line Chat http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat
• Vet Center http://www.vetcenter.va.gov
• National Resource Directory http://www.nrd.gov
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - formerly "Suicide Prevention Lifeline" http://www.988lifeline.org
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention American Foundation for Suicide Prevention http://www.afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
• International (links and resources for suicide prevention) http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327007#international-hotlines-and-resources
• Veterans Crisis Line http://www.veteranscrisisline.net
• Veterans Crisis Line Chat http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat
• Vet Center http://www.vetcenter.va.gov
• National Resource Directory http://www.nrd.gov
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - formerly "Suicide Prevention Lifeline" http://www.988lifeline.org
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention American Foundation for Suicide Prevention http://www.afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
• International (links and resources for suicide prevention) http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327007#international-hotlines-and-resources
24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Contact the Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255.
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Dr. Carla Stumpf Patton
If you have lost someone to suicide and may be in need for some added support, TAPS is here for you as well at [login to see] https://www.taps.org/survivor
TAPS offers help, hope and healing to all who are grieving the death of a military loved one, regardless of the relationship to the service member or the circumstances or cause of death.
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Melissa Comeau
The Red Cross Hero Care Resource Directory has at least 800 resources for every zip code in America. If you are looking for more local support please visit us at https://herocare.auntbertha.com/
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