When suicide is a concern, it’s hard to know how to help. Learn from others who have been there too.

Keypad on a storage locker
An atlas open to the continental US
Concerned woman standing in a doorway
Headshot of an adult woman
Two men speaking to each other in a kitchen
Handgun and clip on a wooden table
Woman looking at laptop screen
Older father and son walking together outside

Our stories are based on the lessons from Veterans, families, and friends who have lived through suicidal crises together.

Elena

Elena is the wife of a Veteran, Manny. She shares the warning signs that make her realize she should get more involved.

Luis

Luis is a Veteran who served with Manny. When Elena tells him about her worries, he realizes they need to start a conversation about Manny’s safety.

Maria

Maria is the wife of a Veteran, Tony. When they both struggle after a move and she isn’t sure who to turn to, she gets outside help.

Cheyenne

Cheyenne is a Veteran with a battle buddy that lives across the country. She gets calls from her friend late at night and wants to find a way to support her from afar.

A headshot of Barbara

Barbara

Barbara is the wife of a Veteran, Mike. When Mike starts struggling with his anger, she checks in with her father-in-law, Fred.

A headshot of Fred

Fred

Fred is the father of a Veteran, Mike. After hearing from Mike’s wife Barbara, Fred talks to his son about gun storage options.

Mark

Mark is the son of a Vietnam Veteran. As his father ages, Mark realizes it’s time to have conversations about long-term planning.

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