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Female Veterans, Veterans from Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups at Higher Risk of Dying from Opioid Overdose
Veterans face a significantly heightened risk of dying from opioid overdose—a trend that has steadily worsened over the past two decades. Between 2010 and 2019, male veterans experienced a 61.2% increase in the risk of overdose death. Notably, this sharp rise was not...
SAMHSA Releases Updated 988 Partner Toolkit; Includes 988 vs. 911 Guide
SAMHSA has released an updated 988 Partner Toolkit, which includes a helpful 988 vs. 911 comparison guide to support Veterans and providers with crisis response education. Toolkit:...
VA Announces $52 Million in Available Suicide Prevention Grant Funds
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced the availability of approximately $52.5 million in grants for community-based organizations that provide suicide prevention or emergency clinical services to Veterans at risk for suicide. Grant applications...