Over the last 15 years, more US troops have died from suicide than have been killed in Afghanistan. If there’s anything that’s clear about Vets who are returning from war, it’s that their experience leaves a lasting impression on their ...
Collaboration with Zenti Brings a New Way to Identify Vets in Trouble
Sometimes you just have to marvel at the way things come together. Take the case of the National Veterans Foundation’s partnering with Zenti, Inc. and Dr. Joe Franklin. Three separate entities embarked on an exciting project to identify ...
NVF’s New Veteran Suicide Prevention PSA
November 1, 2016 the National Veterans Foundation launches our new veteran suicide prevention PSA, "The Other Note". Support the NVF's Lifeline for Vets Veteran Suicide Prevention Program Over 20 American war veterans ...
Veteran Suicide Prevention: By the Numbers
Although the process that was used to come up with the 22 suicides per day number has been challenged, the simple truth is that without that easy to grasp number, veteran suicide prevention would not have received the attention that it ...
Emily’s 17th Birthday Fundraiser for the National Veterans Foundation
Emily Rahhal is a 16 year old high school junior whose 17th birthday is on Veterans Day, 2015. Emily has dedicated her birthday to supporting the National Veterans Foundation and our programs serving Veterans in-need. She and her family ...
Long-term Effects: The tragedy of veteran suicide in the United States
The veteran suicide problem is tragic. It effects families, friends, and communities.There is an oft-quoted article by CNN that claimed 22 veteran suicides occur every day. Since the article came out in 2013, the claim has been either ...
