11/11/2025
CW/TW: su***de
According to the 2022 National Veteran Su***de
Prevention Annual Report, approximately 17 US veterans die by su***de each day - a stark reminder to change the narrative, normalize the conversation, end stigma, and raise awareness surrounding mental health issues, and call to action for accessible, affordable mental health treatment for all. Thank you, veterans, active-duty, and reserve servicemembers and all military families, past and present, for your service and sacrifice - not just on Veterans Day, but every day.
**If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
**If you are in crisis or experiencing emotional distress and/or difficult or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 to be connected to the Su***de and Crisis Hotline {Please note, the previous 1-800-273 TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.} or through chat at 988lifeline.org.
**You can also text “NAMI” to 741-741 to be connected with a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.
**Colorado residents can also call Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255 or text “TALK” to 38255.
**Veterans, servicemembers, and their families can also call 988 and press 1 or 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, text 838255, or through chat at veteranscrisisline.net/Chat for assistance.
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