VA Gears up for Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide is a tragic yet prominent issue in Virginia, impacting both Veterans and civilians alike. For a variety of reasons, Veterans face a higher risk of suicide than our civilian population does. According to the VA, approximately 20 Veterans die by suicide every day. Of these, about 14 were not receiving care through VA. Employees at McGuire VA Medical Center are working to prevent suicides within our VA population.Veterans need local support, they can provide their name and information over the phone. Professionals from the closest VA medical center will respond. Veterans have the option to keep the conversation confidential. The help line is available 24/7.
For more information about Veterans’ suicide prevention, contact Stephanie Nicholas at 804-675-5000, ext. 1042 or Laura Pond at 804-675-5000, ext. 4554
Please join BrightStar Care of Fredericksburg and The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in support for Suicide Prevention Month
CLICK HERE to learn more about the VA’s Operation S.A.V.E. if you believe someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts.
About Operation SAVE: The acronym S.A.V.E. instructs people to notice symptoms, ask the right questions, validate their peers’ experiences, and expedite help.
BrightStar Care® of Fredericksburg - Provides in home health care and support to Veterans. We are committed to the highest levels of quality and support to help veterans and their families with health-related challenges.
To learn more about BrightStar Care in Fredericksburg, VA - CLICK HERE