United States military veteran suicide

2023 CNCMachines.com 5th Annual Skills-Gap Scholarship Now open for College Students and U.S. Veterans

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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SANFORD, Fla., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CNCMachines.com is a national used CNC machine marketplace that helps manufacturers buy and sell used CNC machines, such as CNC mills, CNC lathes and fabrication machines. The overall mission at CNCMachines.com is to help American manufacturers upgrade their technology. In service of this mission, the company introduced the CNC Machines Scholarship program back in 2018 and has awarded more then $14,000 in Scholarships to over 7 Students and Veterans in the United States. CNCMachines.com takes great pride in encouraging and empowering the next generation of American manufacturing professionals by means of this scholarship program.

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  • The CNCMachines.com 5th Annual Skills-Gap Scholarship is now open to all college students as well as United States Military Veterans enrolled in manufacturing or engineering programs.
  • In service of this mission, the company introduced the CNC Machines Scholarship program back in 2018 and has awarded more then $14,000 in Scholarships to over 7 Students and Veterans in the United States.
  • CNCMachines.com takes great pride in encouraging and empowering the next generation of American manufacturing professionals by means of this scholarship program.
  • The CNC Machines Scholarship Program is offering two scholarships worth $2,500 each to college students and a U.S. military veteran pursuing a degree in manufacturing or engineering.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Cohen Veterans Network Calls on Americans to Step Up Against Veteran Suicide

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran suicide is a complex issue. There is no single cause or solution. However, there are steps that can be taken to further suicide prevention efforts. As September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, is calling on all Americans to step up against veteran suicide by learning the warning signs of someone at risk, understanding what to say and do in support of someone who may be struggling and knowing the resources available for those experiencing a mental health crisis. The network has developed a webpage dedicated to these actions that anyone can utilize in support of suicide prevention.

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  • The network has developed a webpage dedicated to these actions that anyone can utilize in support of suicide prevention.
  • In 2019, the veteran suicide rate was 31.6 per 100,000, nearly twice the rate of non-veteran US adults (16.8 per 100,000), according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' 2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report .
  • The survey, which looked at Americans' general knowledge of suicide prevention, discovered a number of strong misconceptions about the topic.
  • Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) is a 501(c)(3) national not-for-profit philanthropic organization for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families.

The Headstrong Project and Blue Angels Foundation Team Up to Raise $25,000 to Support Mental Health Treatment Programs

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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New York, New York, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Headstrong Project Inc. (Headstrong), a national-facing mental health practice of choice providing military connected individuals and their family members with barrier-free mental health treatment, announced a successful collaboration with the Blue Angels Foundation (BAF) earlier this year.

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  • New York, New York, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Headstrong Project Inc. (Headstrong), a national-facing mental health practice of choice providing military connected individuals and their family members with barrier-free mental health treatment, announced a successful collaboration with the Blue Angels Foundation (BAF) earlier this year.
  • Scott Kartvedt, Board Member at BAF an active stunt pilot, partnered with Headstrong to raise money and awareness for ending veteran suicide.
  • Since its founding in 2012, Headstrong has provided mission-critical mental health care to address the alarming veteran suicide epidemic and the ever-widening gap in accessing equitable mental health care in America.
  • ABOUT THE BLUE ANGELS FOUNDATION:
    The Blue Angels Foundation (BAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation with the mission of supporting the nations wounded veterans.

Save a Warrior to open new PTSD-focused facility through grant from DAV Charitable Service Trust

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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The center is made possible by a $1 million construction and development grant from the DAV Charitable Service Trust.

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  • The center is made possible by a $1 million construction and development grant from the DAV Charitable Service Trust.
  • Save A Warrior is both honored and grateful to partner with an organization that embodies excellence and service to othersDAV and its Charitable Service Trust, said Save A Warrior Founder Jake Clark.
  • We could not be more impressed with the work Save A Warrior has done to address veteran suicide and mental health, said Charitable Service Trust President Richard Marbes.
  • DAV and its Charitable Service Trust are dedicated to a single purpose: keeping our promise to Americas veterans.

The Invisible War on the Homefront

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Although COVID seems to be the current war the world is fighting, a bigger enemy is on America's home front for service members and Veterans: suicide.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Although COVID seems to be the current war the world is fighting, a bigger enemy is on America's home front for service members and Veterans: suicide.
  • "Making mental health resources readily available needs to be a top priority."
  • When a service member returns from war, for many, the fight has only just begun.
  • "The Veterans Crisis Line, Coaching into Care, Make the Connection.net, and SAVE suicide prevention training are great resources.

Medal Of Honor Recipients Call On Congress To Enact 'National Warrior Call Day'

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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"We ask that members of the U.S. House of Representatives adopt this bipartisan resolution – which does not cost taxpayers one cent -- and for leaders in the U.S. Senate to follow suit with companion legislation," they added.

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  • The signatories are Leroy Petry, who received the Medal of Honor for his service in Afghanistan, James McCloughan, who received the Medal of Honor for his service in Vietnam, and Harold Fritz, who received the Medal of Honor for his service in Vietnam.
  • 512 ) to declare Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, the first annual National Warrior Call Day .
  • In their letter to members of Congress, the American heroes stress the urgent need for Warrior Call.
  • Founded in 2008, the Troops First Foundation implements initiatives that foster connectivity, build trust and address reintegration in post-9/11 warrior care.

PsiloThera, Inc. a Leader in Psychedelic Healthcare Innovation Announces the Filing of U. S. Patents Protecting Its Proprietary Psychedelic Therapeutic Process, Tele-Mental Healthcare & Microdosing Online Platform

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

PsiloThers's Tele-MentalHealthcare & Microdosing Platform will provide specialized programs which significantly increase the access to focused-evaluation and life-changing therapy for Veterans, 1st Responders and Patients with treatment resistant mental illnesses.

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  • PsiloThers's Tele-MentalHealthcare & Microdosing Platform will provide specialized programs which significantly increase the access to focused-evaluation and life-changing therapy for Veterans, 1st Responders and Patients with treatment resistant mental illnesses.
  • PsiloThera CEO, John Atanasio states, "PsiloThera's first U.S. Patent filing is just the beginning of our intellectual property portfolio strategy to protect PsiloThera's scientific and medical discoveries, technology breakthroughs & proprietary therapeutic processes."
  • "Also, Mental Health Professionals will greatly benefit by using PsiloThera's Tele-Mental Healthcare & Microdosing Platform to easily refer Patients for psilocybin therapies.
  • "I am absolutely passionate about helping our Vets and 1st Responders as well as partnering with the Mental Health Community."

Genomind and Stop Soldier Suicide Partner in Mission to Reduce Soldier and Veteran Suicides

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
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Genomind , the leader in comprehensive genetics and digital mental health services, has partnered with non-profit organization Stop Soldier Suicide to provide its Mental Health Map to military personnel.

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  • Genomind , the leader in comprehensive genetics and digital mental health services, has partnered with non-profit organization Stop Soldier Suicide to provide its Mental Health Map to military personnel.
  • Starting today on Veterans Day, November 11, the company will donate one Mental Health Map to Stop Soldier Suicide for every one purchased.
  • Veteran suicide is an epidemic of shocking proportions and thats why we are using ground-breaking technology and digital methods, said Keith Hotle, Chief Program Officer, Stop Soldier Suicide.
  • Stop Soldier Suicide is the first national, veteran-founded-and-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on military suicide prevention.

House Legislation Will Provide Programs to Support Coordinated, Comprehensive Care for U.S. Veterans with Prostate Cancer

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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6092, the Veteran's Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, which passed unanimously this afternoon.

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  • 6092, the Veteran's Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, which passed unanimously this afternoon.
  • This important bill supports the development and implementation of a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care program focused on coordinated and comprehensive care for veterans with prostate cancer.
  • The registry created by this legislation would be specific to veterans receiving treatment within the VHA system.
  • "The passage of this bill by the House is a victory for veterans living with prostate cancer."

Minister updates MPs on support for veterans' mental health

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Friday, March 13, 2020
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Minister for Defence People and Veterans, Johnny Mercer ,told the House that the Defence Minister had conducted an internal review into suicides amongst UK veterans.

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  • Minister for Defence People and Veterans, Johnny Mercer ,told the House that the Defence Minister had conducted an internal review into suicides amongst UK veterans.
  • The Minister announced that he would launch a long-term study into the mental health of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • He also promisedto reduce suicide risk by "tackling stigma", education and access to mental health support.
  • The Shadow Minister also questioned what proposals were in place to support the transition post-service, noting that it takes most veterans four yearsto seek support for mental health issues, but the MOD only follows up around one year after discharge.