WILMINGTON, MA — Below is an important message for veterans and their families posted on the Wilmington Veteran’s Agent’s website in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month this September:
Be There for Veterans and Service Members is a great VA resource to explore ways to show you care, and share ideas with your friends on social media.
To someone going through a difficult time, reaching out can help them feel included and supported. Small actions of support – calling up an old friend or bringing over dinner – are thoughtful ways to show you care. Whether you have one minute, one hour, or more time over the course of a week, you can help someone feel less alone.
Whether you’re a Veteran’s spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, friend, or caregiver, the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. If you are concerned about the safety and well-being of a Veteran, stand by them. Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive free, confidential support from an experienced, caring U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs responder.
Family members, caregivers, and loved ones are often the first to realize a Veteran may be in crisis and need support. Responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained to help Veterans’ families and friends make sure their loved ones get connected to care.
Crisis feels different for everybody and can arise from a wide range of situations before, during, or after military service. Some Veterans are coping with stress or similar challenges faced during civilian life while others may experience difficulties in their relationships or transitioning back to employment or education.
Whatever’s got a Veteran down—chronic pain, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, anger, or even homelessness—a Veterans Crisis Line responder can provide support, day or night. If you know a Veteran in crisis, stand by them and make the call.
For confidential help for veterans and their families, call 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) or text 838255.
(NOTE: The above announcement is from the Wilmington Veterans Agent’s website.)
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