Veterans Suicide

Local / State

Veterans And First Responders Are At Risk For Suicide, New Initiatives Offer Help

Erin O'Brien

National Suicide Prevention Week begins Sunday, and first responders and veterans are the focus of two local summits.There were more than 6,000 Veteran…
Military

Veterans Suicide Prevention Act Passes

Bobbie O'Brien

A bill aimed at improving veteran accessibility to mental health care has passed the US Senate and now only needs President Obama's signature to become…
Military

Military Suicide Survivors Gather in St. Pete Beach

Bobbie O'Brien

This weekend marks the 6th annual National Military Suicide Survivors Seminar and Good Grief Camp for Young Survivors organized by TAPS, the Tragedy…
American Homefront

Bay Pines VA Falls Short on Follow-Up for Vets at Suicide Risk

Bobbie O'Brien

A recent report from the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General finds that Bay Pines VA Health System in Bay Pines, Florida failed to…

WUSF 89.7 depends on donors for the funding it takes to provide you the most trusted source of news and information here in town, across our state, and around the world. Support WUSF now by giving monthly, or make a one-time donation online.

Donate Now