HIGH SUICIDE RATE AMONG U.S. VETERANS DEMANDS CALL TO ACTION
“Did you know that as of October 2009, the number of suicides in the military outpaced the number of casualties in combat? Or, that one-third of our returning soldiers suffer from deployment-related behavioral health issues?” (From Global Point PR)
I did NOT know that! That is really sad! A buddy of mine asked me to help spread awareness about VetsPrevail.com a site created by veterans for veterans designed to help them readjust to life post-combat. I have several family members who have served or are currently serving our country and I think the cause behind VetsPrevail.com is definately something worthy of promoting!
I did NOT know that! That is really sad! A buddy of mine asked me to help spread awareness about VetsPrevail.com a site created by veterans for veterans designed to help them readjust to life post-combat. I have several family members who have served or are currently serving our country and I think the cause behind VetsPrevail.com is definately something worthy of promoting!
On November 11th, Vets Prevail will be launching their improved website featuring:
- Open enrollment to the Vets Prevail Resiliency and Readjustment Training – free to over 500 veterans
- An online petition, calling for action to provide on-going care to returning Veterans
- Its very own Veteran community
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Please help spread the word about Vets Prevail to help the Veterans in your life and so many others.
Testimonials from Vets Prevail:
- “In the Corps I was very good at solving problems, but they seemed simpler, even if they involved life and death decisions. Those became easy, actually, but the endless little tasks that you have to do back here at home seem so overwhelming sometimes. Re-learning to break down big problems into smaller steps really helped me out. “ Gunnery Sergeant, USMC
- “Talking to other veterans and trainers during the training showed me how to use the lessons from the program in my day-to-day life.” Sergeant, US Army
What a great cause! My heart goes out to all veterans.
WOW! I had known the suicide rates were high but I didn’t realize the exact number. What a wonderful cause. Thank you for sharing.
That’s crazy. I never would have thought. Awesome post…it’s all about awareness!
This is sort of a dirty little secret. I don’t know if it’s that the media doesn’t want to cover it or if it’s an extension of warped views on mental health. This post is IMPORTANT, thanks SO much for writing it! I’ve linked it up on my blog where I’m hosting a tribute and memorial to vets LIKE me! thanks again!
I had no idea! Shameful the way this country has treated it’s veterans. We can do better, God bless ‘em.
Thank you for the support! Please help continue to spread the word. We have had a great response thus far and it is important to continue building the awareness as we look to improve the quality of care and life for all returning veterans. If you could please sign our petition at http://www.vetsprevail.com/wecare to help make a difference for our troops.
hey crazy blogging lady, when are you going to start blogging again on your family blog?? i still read that one too!