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...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 12, 2023
On Tuesday, Marine Veteran Matt Perella and his horse, Buck, completed a remarkable 7,000-mile journey across 17 states from Camp Pendleton, California to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. This feat, achieved in just under six months, made Buck the fastest horse to cross...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 9, 2023
The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, along with the Veteran Pure Access Network, or VPAN, is inviting everyone to join them for their second annual Open House on Friday, Oct. 13. The event will take place at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall,...
by Rikki Almanza | Oct 6, 2023
Buddy Check Week is set to kick off from October 16 to October 20, encouraging Veterans to reconnect with their fellow Veterans, friends, and peers to provide support and check on their well-being. This campaign, a product of the STRONG Veterans Act of 2022, builds on...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 29, 2023
The first day of October is fast approaching, and this Sunday marks another opportunity for American Legion posts across the country to participate in The American Legion’s Be the One initiative, which aims to reduce the number of Veteran suicides. Every day,...
