September doesn’t just bring cooler temperatures and the smell of pumpkin spice. We mark many important national observances this month, and I’d like to focus today on two of them.
The first is National Suicide Prevention Month—which is particularly meaningful at VA, where one of our top priorities is preventing Veteran suicide.
During this season each year, I reflect on the connection between homelessness and suicide risk and how our work can stop homelessness from turning into hopelessness.
in Grants to Help Homeless Veterans
and at-risk Veterans and their families with rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and case management through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families and Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem programs.
with Local Agencies During
Encampment Closures
legal system.
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Veterans contending with both homelessness and justice involvement are at an even higher risk for suicide. Dr. Ryan Holliday, clinical research psychologist at the Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention, and Katie Stewart, national coordinator for Veterans Justice Outreach, join the podcast to discuss the intersections of homelessness and suicide risk. Catch our bonus episode on how we’re supporting Veterans affected by homeless encampment closures. |
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Boot Camps
End Veteran Homeless
CHALENG Survey
and maintain permanent housing. Jonathan Atkinson, a licensed mental health therapist at the Erie VA Medical
Center, discusses how therapy is an important part of our person-centered Housing First approach to ending
Veteran homelessness.
Updated flu and COVID-19 shots are now available to provide you with important protection against severe respiratory disease.
NATIONAL CALL CENTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANS
encouraged to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.