Matthew Patton Foundation

07/10/2025

Thank you so much for inviting us to Vet Fest. MPF is a non profit with the mission to decrease su***de among our SMVF by helping solve modifiable risk factors. We also provide su***de prevention talks to anyone around the country and engage in awareness activities such as flag installations. We prefer to work with other nonprofits working toward the same goal because there is lots to learn from other organizations.

03/24/2025

Su***de prevention is something each of us can be a part of. If you think someone may be heading towards su***de DON’T be afraid to ask -
Don’t be afraid of referring them to someone trained in dealing with the difficult thoughts. Each of us can be the catalyst to change!

12/30/2024

On March 25, 2025 the Matthew Patton Foundation will have helped hundreds of Service members, Veterans and their Families for 10 years. Much of that help is to reduce su***de by addressing modifiable risk factors for su***de. I will continue to do this for as long as I can, but it does take a toll. I want everyone to remember that I do a difficult job with a very heavy heart, constantly missing Matthew. But I do this anyway to save others and prevent another mother from living in this endless hell. However; when someone I help chooses to write nonsensical, hurtful and untruthful posts about what I have done for them, it affects me badly and I think seriously about quitting. March 26, Matthew’s birthday, starts our 11th year, but if things like this continue, I will close MPF. I cannot help this person anymore and that is sad. But my mental health matters, too.

I am always ready and willing to take feedback from anyone who contacts MPF. You can do this directly by going to matthewpattonfoundation.org and click on contact us.

- Lynn

Home DISCLAIMER: This web site is not monitored 24/7. If you are in crisis or suicidal, please call the su***de hotline listed below (right), 911 in the United States, or go to your nearest emergency room. Please read more on this site's confidentiality and exemption of liability here. On a smartpho...

10/23/2024

Thank you to GoProvidence for your assistance with helping us to make The Patton-Stevens Foundation Fall Classic wheelchair bowling tournament a success! We appreciate you!

09/21/2024

We're happy to report that a bill has been passed for the $3 million VA short fall.

The Senate approved the legislation to cover the shortfall in Department of Veterans Affairs funding for disability and education benefits by voice vote, sending the bill to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature.

09/17/2024

VETERANS:

PLEASEREADTHISARTICLEVERYCAREFULLY!! One of our board members has been following this for a few months. This affects your pay if Congress fails to reach an agreement by THIS FRIDAY.

Lawmakers have until Friday to close a nearly $3 billion budget gap at the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure millions of veterans and their survivors receive their monthly benefits on time in October.

04/26/2024

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04/25/2024

We at MPF would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU to the veterans bowling league in Spring Hill FL for their $700 donation. It's greatly appreciated!

02/07/2024

On January 17th, John and I were honored to speak with Navy and Marine NROTC students at the University of Colorado, Boulder about su***de prevention. Wonderful group of young men and women brave enough to serve this country up to and including their lives. The talk was well received with a potential revisit in a few years to talk with new students. We always look forward to these talks to save lives. Thank you all for protecting this country!

02/07/2024

09/08/2023

Please join us for an important su***de awareness and prevention panel. Details on our events page

09/05/2023

We at MPF would like to create an in-service for civilian health care workers to help them better understand military life and experiences, so they can provide culturally competent care for our military men and women, veterans, and their families (SMVF). If you have ideas about what to teach civilians how you would like to be treated, please comment below or private message us. So many SMVF required care outside of the military health system and we at MPF want to help you receive care that is specific to your needs. Thank you!