Stop Soldier Suicide

Companies like Blackstone are critical partners in the fight against military suicide and a powerful example for others to follow. Thank you, Stephen A. Schwarzman, for leading the way and fostering an environment where veterans are both respected and valued for the unique skills and experiences they bring to the table.

Today, our nation celebrates Veterans Day, established seventy years ago as an official federal holiday to pay tribute to the men and women who have served their country through military service. As Stop Soldier Suicide joins with our fellow Americans to honor those veterans and recognize the sacrifices that such service requires, we are mindful that “freedom is never free.” While most service members return home ready and able to rejoin their families and contribute to their communities, many have difficulties with that transition. Other veterans experience challenges later in life, whether from mental health concerns such as PTSD, chronic pain attendant to military service, or life events that can rob them of hope. For some, this can lead to despair and suicidal thoughts. Tragically, it can result in death by suicide for far too many. The enormity of the problem of veteran suicide can seem overwhelming. Since the War on Terror began in 2001, more than 131,000 veterans have been lost to suicide as compared to the 7,085 confirmed combat deaths that occurred during the same timeframe. Decades of concerted effort and billions of dollars have been spent to curb this epidemic, yet suicide deaths continue to rise. At Stop Soldier Suicide we embrace the fight against veteran suicide. As SSS moves into its 15th year, we employ a proactive and disruptive approach to generating impact at scale. By integrating suicide-specific learnings from our ROGER telehealth program with our award-winning Blackbox™ suicide intelligence platform, we are gaining unique insights into the drivers of suicide. Our goal is to create the innovative tools needed to identify those veterans in imminent peril and to provide real-time interventions for those most at risk. As always, Stop Soldier Suicide will continue to provide free evidence-based clinical treatment and supporting resources for veterans struggling with suicide. Abraham Lincoln remarked, “Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.” The Stop Soldier Suicide team honors those heroes on this Veterans Day. We also extend our deepest gratitude to the donors, partners and devoted staff who, throughout the years, have helped position us as a leader in veteran suicide prevention. We could not do this vital work without you.

Today, and every day, we honor veterans’ strength, resilience, and courage—not only for their service to our country but in their journeys toward hope and healing. Will you join us in the fight to ensure every veteran has access to the support and resources they need? Thanks to a generous matching gift from BAE Systems, Inc., when you join the fight today, your first month's donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $20,000) — amplifying the life-saving power of your contribution. Join us: https://lnkd.in/eX3MU7BA And if you're interested in learning more about how your company can support our work, like BAE Systems, Inc., please reach out to [email protected]

"If what I did saved one life, all my hard work, every paddle stroke, was worth it.” Frank, Stop Soldier Suicide supporter Our donors and partners do some incredible things to raise awareness for military suicide prevention and our work here at Stop Soldier Suicide. Recently, Frank and his friends paddled the entire Mississippi River, raising $80,000 to ensure that every veteran and service member has access to suicide prevention services when they need them most. Interested in learning about how you or your company can join the fight? Visit https://lnkd.in/epYN6FDz Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/e3ENmqzP

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we celebrate ROGER’s first anniversary. Over the past year, ROGER has been a lifeline for thousands of veterans and service members in crisis. In fact, 80% of ROGER clients reported better management of suicidal thoughts and feelings. And 46% said ROGER helped them prevent a suicide attempt. Together, we’re changing lives. Thanks for standing with us in the fight.

Our team had the opportunity to join Gensler New York's gCommunity this week at their inaugural Impact Golf Outing benefiting Stop Soldier Suicide. We are honored to have your support in this fight. Many thanks to Joe Brancato, FAIA, NCARB, Eric Brill, AIA LEED AP, Thomas Lanzelotti, and the NYC team for your dedication to our mission.

As we wrap up Suicide Prevention Month, we are thrilled to share that Face The Fight has renewed their support for Stop Soldier Suicide's life-changing, suicide-focused care for #veterans and #servicemembers. We're proud to be members of the Face the Fight coalition, a group uniquely focused on saving lives and changing the narrative on military suicide. Together, we will create a future where EVERY service member and veteran has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. https://lnkd.in/e3MqAphF

This weekend, we will celebrate another Vet Fest in Whitehall, DE, led by our Executive Leadership Council member, Brian DiSabatino, and the greater Whitehall community. Brian and his family are an inspiring example of what can be achieved for veterans and service members when people come together for a common purpose. Learn more about Vet Fest and Brian's work: https://lnkd.in/eBSbd3DU Interested in learning more about starting your own event to support Stop Soldier Suicide? DM us today to get connected to the team. #StopSoldierSuicide #SuicidePrevention #Veterans #Military #VetFest

23 years ago, we saw the face of deliberate and unspeakable evil when our nation was attacked by terrorists. On that day, and in the years since, we’ve also seen the character of everyday Americans who rose up to fight evil with compassion and selflessness, with courage and hope, and with grit and resilience. The spirit of our people – of those who answered the call to serve and protect – is the greatest source of America's strength 🇺🇸 Today, we remember the thousands of innocent victims lost, share our thoughts and prayers with their families, and honor the men and women who risked and sacrificed their lives so others might survive.

We’ve lost too many service members and veterans to suicide. We know that the battle is tough and the road can be long, but at Stop Soldier Suicide, we are relentless in our mission to provide life-saving hope and help. Learn more about our services: https://lnkd.in/eZiRKm_6 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #SPM24