VETERANS SAFE PROJECT (VSP)

VETERANS SAFE PROJECT (VSP)

PROMOTING SUICIDE AWARENESS AND FIREARM SAFETY FOR VETERANS

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VA SUICIDE PREVENTION EFFORTS NEED MORE FOCUS ON GUN SAFETY TRAINING

Nov 17, 2022

“Given the prevalence of firearm-related suicidal behavior among veterans and the effectiveness of diminished access to firearms in the reduction of suicide, suicide risk assessment and safety planning should include both firearms access and discussion of safe storage,”

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PROMOTING SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS CAN SWAY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETS, STUDY FINDS

11 Oct 2022

Campaigns promoting the safe storage of firearms to prevent suicide and accidents appear to work on military personnel and veterans, but how the message is crafted has a clear impact on effectiveness, new research has found.

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VA RELEASES SAFE FIREARM STORAGE TOOLKIT IN SUICIDE PREVENTION EFFORT

Apr. 12, 2020

VA has released the Safe Firearm Storage Toolkit, which was developed in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry. The toolkit guides communities through the process of building coalitions to raise awareness about safe storage practices.

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THE NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION (NSSF) ®

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) ® is the trade association for the firearm industry.

The firearm industry has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and AFSP to create a safe firearm storage toolkit designed to help prevent suicide among veterans. The toolkit guides communities through the process of building coalitions to raise awareness about securely storing firearms when not in use.

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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA)

REACH Program

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AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

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VETERAN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

HERE ARE SOME OF THE MANY ORGANIZAITONS HERE TO HELP VETERANS

MISSION 22

Mission 22 provides support to Veterans and their families when they need it most: right now. Through a comprehensive approach of outreach, events, and programs, we’re promoting long-term wellness and sustainable growth.
United We Heal

MISSION 22

STOP SOLDIER SUICIDE

We're Here to Answer the Call
We provide consistent, confidential, suicide-specific care that saves lives.

Stop Soldier Suicide

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION )VA)

Veteran suicide prevention

If you’re a Veteran in a mental health crisis and you’re thinking about hurting yourself—or you know a Veteran who’s considering this—get help right away. You’re not alone.

NATIONAL ACTION ALLIANCE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION (ACTION ALLIANCE)

Established in 2010, the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) is the nation’s public-private partnership for suicide prevention, working with more than 250 national partners to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Current Action Alliance priority areas include: transforming health systems, transforming communities, and changing the conversation.

National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention