Support Veterans, their Families, Caregivers, and Survivors During Veteran Buddy Check Week

Whether it?s a call, text or, a coffee break, reaching out can make all the difference! Veteran Buddy Check is a call to action for all Veterans to reaffirm their bonds and the connections that unite them across the nation. Sign up to talk to ten and reach out -?Take the Pledge now.

GET READY TO CONNECT WITH YOUR BUDDIES

Veteran families, caregivers and survivors are encouraged to participate!?

Watch VA's First Veteran Buddy Check Summit
October 22nd?

As part of Veteran Buddy Check Week, VA VRCN is hosting the first-ever Veteran Buddy Check Summit with American Red Cross on October 22, 2024, 9:00 - 11:15 am Eastern Standard Time (EST).? The event includes a Veteran Buddy Check Townhall with Secretary Denis McDonough and presentations from various organizations to include The American Legion, American Red Cross, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, and American Corporate Partners and more.

WATCH LIVE OCTOBER 22nd at 9:00 am EST

VeTALKX

Share with your Veteran networks! Join us for a VeTALKX Veteran Buddy Check Week Q&A Chat on RallyPoint to tell us how you're reaching your battle buddies, their families, caregivers, and survivors and find a Veterans Social near you!

We also invite you to post your buddy check stories on?Together We Served Veteran Buddy Check Week now through October 30, 2024. Need help finding that buddy you?ve been thinking about? Create a Together We Served account and use their extensive search engine to help find others who served in your unit.

CHECK IT OUT

Face the Fight Raises Awareness for Veteran Mental Health, Suicide Prevention Face the Fight (FTF) is dedicated to supporting Veterans and addressing the critical issue of Veteran suicide. This year, FTF is proud to collaborate with Starbucks to amplify VA?s Buddy Check Week, Oct. 21?25, 2024. LEARN MORE

Does your Buddy need help?

Remember these resources and share.

• 1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411) is always the right number to call.
• Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7. Dial 988 then Press 1,?Chat Online, or Text 838255.
• Download & print the VA Welcome Kit to learn more about what VA offers and how to get started.?www.VA.gov/welcome-kit

Additional Veteran Buddy Check Week Support Resources ?

• Face The Fight: Raise Awareness and Support for Veteran Suicide Prevention
• Access 24/7 confidential peer support year-round from Vets4Warriors
• Learn how American Legionnaires reach out to Veterans in our communities who need connection and assistance though organized Buddy Checks.
• Veteran Wellness Alliance Check In connects Veterans with mental health care professionals who understand what you?re going through.
• Veterans Socials?foster bonds and enhance communication among Veterans. Start a Veterans Social today or?find one near you!
• Robert Irvine Foundation's Veteran Buddy Check

• VA's Buddy Check Public Service Announcement

• American Legion Be The One

• Buddy Check Partner Video: TAPS

VA is here for you.

1-800-MyVA411?(1-800-698-2411)?is always the right number

Veterans Crisis Line:?988?and press 1,?Chat, or Text 838255
Vet Centers:?1-877-927-8387
Homeless Veteran Resources:?1-877-424-3838?or?Chat

Disclaimer:?The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services on the part of VA.

Have a Veteran resource to share? Tweet it to @VetsExperience or tag it?#VetResources

If you are having thoughts of suicide, dial 988, then PRESS 1 or visit?http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/.

Please remember the only secure way to ask personal questions is at?VA.gov/contact-us/.?

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