02/17/2026
🇺🇸 New Veteran Su***de Data Underscores the Need for Action 🇺🇸
A recent article in Military.com highlights the latest Veteran su***de data from the VA and features insight from Philip Van Guilder, U.S. Army Veteran and our Director of Community Affairs at American Addiction Centers.
One of the most concerning findings:
61% of veterans who died by su***de were not receiving VA care in the year before their death.
As Philip shared, su***de prevention is not only about responding to crisis. It’s about addressing chronic pain, isolation, grief, declining health, substance use, and loss of purpose long before someone reaches
that point.
At Oxford Treatment Center, our Salute to Recovery program is designed specifically for Veterans and active-duty military personnel facing substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
We provide Veteran-specific programming, trauma-informed care, peer support, and evidence-based therapies that honor the strength, discipline, and resilience our service members already carry.
For providers, community partners, and families seeking Veteran-ready care, we remain committed to serving our Veterans.