Start the Conversation: New Tools for Veteran Suicide Prevention

Discover information about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and its suicide prevention resources, nationwide network of crisis support, and mental health resources.

Learn how to identify the factors that may increase a Veteran’s risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors and the warning signs indicating that someone may be in crisis. In addition, this section will help you identify resources that you can turn to for support.

This section describes conditions that may affect Veterans’ emotional health and increase their risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior. Discover information about treatment options and links to resources in your community.

This section includes information about difficulties and challenges Veterans may face due to specific life events or experiences before, during, or after their time in service.

Use this step-by-step customizable worksheet to create a personalized list of coping strategies and sources of support Veterans can use to manage crises, if and when they occur.

For Veterans in crisis, the simple act of starting a conversation can be the support they need to begin a journey toward feeling like themselves again. The resources in this section can help you learn simple, encouraging ways to show your support to a Veteran you are concerned about, tips for speaking with a Veteran in need, and questions you can ask to keep the conversation going.

Access resources that will help you start the conversation.