‘Be The One’ is a national campaign to help lower the suicide rate among veterans. There is great hope that our Legion Family members will “Be the One” to Save a Veteran.
The American Legion wants to change the narrative. Instead of talking about the staggering number of daily suicides, we’re asking you to Be The One to save one veteran. We can end the stigma surrounding mental health with your help. Learn more at BeTheOne.org
Are you a veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Join us – BE THE ONE.
American Legion National Convention Be The One Fireside Chat
Florida State University Psychology Clinic Director Dr. Thomas Joiner, and former Navy SEAL Dave Berkenfield of Ganassi Racing discuss veteran suicide and prevention during a fireside chat, moderated by Waco Hoover of VET-TV at The American Legion 103rd National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis.
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- Newly elected national commander: ‘We all need to ‘Be the One’”
- ‘Be the One’ featured prominently during Legacy Run kickoff event
- Legion, Ganassi leading effort to reduce veteran suicides through ‘Be the One’
- Special podcast series, Part 1: Idaho American Legion’s One More Day program saves lives.
- Special podcast series, Part 2: The American Legion saved my life.
- Special podcast series, Part 3: NYPD program is a template to follow.
- Special podcast series, Part 4: A servicemember’s guide to overcoming PTSD.
Author: Jared Morgan
Jared is the senior editor and web team lead for the Department of California and chair of its Media & Communications Commission. He became a member of the American Legion in 2014 when he joined Palisades Post 283 to find stories about veterans issues for a local newspaper while working as its news editor. He was soon brought in as 283's assistant adjutant and historian to help produce the post's award-winning community newspaper. Since then, Jared has used his media skills to help further the efforts of The American Legion in its advocacy of veterans and their families. Jared has also worked for several years to help revitalize the 100-year-old Santa Monica Post 123, formerly as its adjutant and as a member of its executive board, before transferring back to Post 283.
