Every month, the first day is a wonderful opportunity to show how your post is making a positive impact in the prevention of veteran suicide. By regularly doing Buddy Checks, you can connect with veterans and let them know that they are valued and that you might be the person who can save their lives. To do Buddy Checks, you can call, text, email, or visit veterans you know and ask them how they are doing.
Five key steps that people can take to help someone who may be suicidal:
- Ask them how they are feeling and if they have thoughts of suicide.
- Keep them away from anything that could harm them, such as weapons or drugs.
- Stay with them and listen to them with compassion.
- Help them find professional help and support groups.
- Follow them up regularly and show them you care.
We need to involve both men and women in suicide prevention. Raise awareness and lower the suicide rate by empowering people to act on behalf of those who may be in danger. By creating a safe space for conversation, offering support, and linking people to resources, The "Be the One" campaign hopes to inspire hope and resilience in stopping suicide and saving lives. Be the One is a nationwide campaign led by The American Legion to end the stigma around mental health care and save the lives of veterans who struggle with suicidal thoughts.
Every day, between 17 and 22 veterans take their own lives. This is a tragedy that The American Legion is determined to prevent. Be the One is our top priority, and we are calling on everyone to join us in this mission. Whether you are a veteran, a servicemember, a family member, or a civilian, you can Be the One who makes a difference for a veteran in need.
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