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Vets 4 Warriors Program Deserves All the Praise
Veterans have unique issues that can easily overwhelm family and friends. We often avoid sharing stories to shield our loved ones from ugly events that happened down range. Sometimes we fear sharing...
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Army Suicides Decline
The headline was small and muted this month, but the Army reported 278 suicides for 2011. That figure represents Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve components. While that number may not immediately seem...
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Army Suicides are on the Rise – Remember ACE
Chaplains are pretty busy during Annual Training season in the National Guard. Tuesday I gave another suicide prevention class. It’s a requirement that Soldiers get the presentation at least once a...
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Suicide Prevention Month – Make a Difference in Your Community
It is time to make a difference in your community. It is time to stand with those who are suffering. September is suicide prevention month. Take time to find, list, and highlight organizations that...
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Suicide Impacts Us All
Suicide is a monumental problem in our society and in the military. Currently, a member of the Armed Forces dies each day from suicide. We could easily read the suicide rates for 2012 and forget that...
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President Signs Order to Increase Behavioral Health Services for Veterans
President Obama signed an executive order directing federal agencies to expand suicide prevention strategies and improve access to mental health and substance abuse treatment for veterans, service...
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National Problem Gambling Week
March 3-9 marks National Problem Gambling Week. The goal of this campaign is to educate the general public, and health care professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling and raise awareness...
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One Phone Call Can Save a Life
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide impacts every nation and every community on earth. While the topic may be taboo in many circles, it is vital that people get involved to help...
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Help Prevent Suicide
Suicide is a significant problem in the military claiming the lives of 22 veterans each day. Suicide also takes a tremendous toll on our society. In 2013, 41,149 suicide deaths were reported in the...
View ArticleScripture, Strength, and Suicide Prevention
Faith is always listed as a protective factor that can help someone at risk of suicide. We all experience dark days that require reminders of hope. The Bible offers many valuable quotes and verses on...
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