by Rikki Almanza | Jan 22, 2024
Join American Legion Headquarters for a virtual session on the ‘Be The One: Buddy Check’ program on January 30 to explore ways to actively engage in supporting and looking out for other Veterans in the community. The Buddy Check training session...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 21, 2023
In November, lawmakers and VA officials discussed the potential of psychedelic drugs in treating mental health conditions and preventing Veteran suicide. A House Veterans Affairs panel held a hearing, one of the first in Congress on psychedelics since 1966,...
by caLegion Contributor | Dec 21, 2023
By Victor E Martin, District 22 Second Vice Commander On behalf of American Legion District 22 in San Diego, THANK YOU! This past weekend, American Legion District 22 held the first “American Legion ‘Be the One’ Weekend” event in San Diego. It...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 6, 2023
Army infantry Veteran, Mark Kershaw, addresses the urgent concern of Veteran suicide through his documentary, “TRIBAL,” set to be released on December 19. This 85-minute narrative-driven film transcends conventional narratives surrounding post-traumatic...
by caLegion Contributor | Dec 5, 2023
The Veterans Mental Health Committee has provided this downloadable card to be used for suicide prevention. The card details three steps that can be used to help understand the situation, determine the scope of the crisis, and decide the best course of action. This...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 20, 2023
The VA recently released its National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, providing an analysis of Veteran suicides in 2021, the latest year for which data is available. The report revealed a concerning increase, with 6,392 Veterans dying by suicide in 2021, a...
