Jazi Riley’s Post

Stop Soldier Suicide is a vital organization dedicated to supporting veterans and service members who face mental health challenges. As we honor their sacrifices, let’s also recognize the struggles they endure after their military service. Did you know? - The suicide rate among veterans is 1.5 times higher than that of non-veterans, especially among young veterans aged 18-35. - Transitioning from the structured military environment to civilian life can be daunting, leading to unique challenges. How can you make a difference? - Donate: Your contribution can provide critical mental health and wellness care to veterans and service members. - Spread Awareness: Share this post to raise awareness about the importance of supporting our military community. - Advocate: Encourage others to join the cause and help prevent veteran suicides. Remember, $30 can provide one hour of free, trauma-informed mental health care. Let’s come together to support those who have served our nation. 🙏 Please make a donation at the link below: https://lnkd.in/g8_PBc2i 🌟 #StopSoldierSuicide #VeteransMentalHealth #SupportOurHeroes

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Happy Veterans Day! We should all take a moment to reflect on what we can do to support veterans everywhere. How can we use our votes, our time, our charitable contributions, and our personal relationships to support our warriors after they come home. The sacrifice most people think about happens on the battlefield, but the sacrifices veterans make doesn't stop there. And so we must raise awareness and fight for the rights and wellness of those who were willing to fight for us. Give them comfort, support, and care. Respect their sacrifice with more than words because they honored their commitment to us with more than words. And stand by them even when it would be more easy to look the other way or forget the incredible gift they gave us, to live free and at peace. Consider this, over the ~20 years our troops were at war in Afghanistan, we lost 6, 241 U.S. lives on the battlefield. However, the more striking statistic is when you discover that we currently are losing more veterans to suicide every year, than that total number of battlefield casualties over 20 years. Between 16-22 veterans are lost to suicide every single day and have been for every day since 2001 when the war on terror began. This is the cost of war and this is why we must do better to support our veterans after they come home. So this Veterans Day, I ask you to consider supporting the Wounded Warriors Project, Flanders Field, or another non-profit of your choice that defends, cares for, and supports our troops after they return home with wounds they will carry for a lifetime. https://lnkd.in/eVPkuwY4 https://lnkd.in/etD88FG4 And if you want to get more informed on what our government is doing (or not doing right now), take a look at https://lnkd.in/efkHB3rY

IDVA is looking for applicants for the Indiana Governor’s Challenge Non-profit Grant Program to prevent suicide among service members, veterans, their families & caregivers. Indiana is part of the Governor’s Challenge program, implementing a statewide suicide prevention initiative for military and civilian communities based on best practices. The focus is on priorities such as identification of SMVF, promoting connectedness, care transitions and lethal means safety & education. While also addressing suicide prevention, post-vention and intervention. https://ow.ly/alQc50R38aa

When life happens, Army Emergency Relief is there for you. AER, the Army's official nonprofit, provides grants, interest-free loans, and scholarships to promote readiness and help relieve financial distress for Soldiers and their families. Learn more from this #WayBackWednesday #SoldierForLifePodcast episode (https://lnkd.in/dc7f6rWp) or at https://lnkd.in/eJA79fM. #SoldiersHelpingSoldiers

Social value is something close to my heart and something we at Littlefish have taken seriously before it was fashionable or encouraged by buying organizations. That's why I was grateful to spend some time on Friday with Billy MacLeod MBE at his Veterans in Action Charity. The statistics he shared were eye-opening. Between 2000-2021, 33.8 Armed Force members, per 100,000, committed suicide, compared to c22 per 100,000 in the general population. That's 53% more. Younger veterans, under 35, are 2-4 times more likely to commit suicide, and sadly, more serving British service personnel have killed themselves since 1984 than have died in combat. But it doesn't have to be this way. The key to helping our veterans is in specialist support, provided by veterans, for veterans. And that's exactly what Veterans in Action has been doing since its inception. The thousands of veterans, and their families, that they have supported can attest to this. Listening to the veterans on Friday, really opened my eyes, including listening to one medic who had to carry back a bag of colleagues' limbs to the medical facilities in Afghanistan after an explosion. However, none of this specialist support happens without donations. So, if you are looking for a new charity partner, or even have charitable contributions available to offer, Billy MacLeod MBE would love to hear from you. Together, we can make a difference and support those who have made great sacrifices for our country. #asrealasitgets #armedforces #veteransinaction #veterans #mentalhealthawareness #ptsd

Our Peer Support Program is here to help veterans—whether they're thriving or just getting by. After they leave the military, veterans may face any number of challenges. Brain injuries, depression, disconnection, health issues, housing insecurity, isolation, substance use, suicide, and trauma—too often, veterans struggle in silence without a support network to lean on. Our Peer Support Program gives veterans the kind of outreach and care they deserve. We take a holistic and unconditional approach to our mentoring to enrich veterans’ lives and put them on the path to success. Our Peer Mentors are veterans, too, so we understand what they’re going through. We know how to best connect veterans with the resources and services they need to flourish. More than 8,500 services have been provided to 2,600+ veterans and military-connected family members so far in 2023. Right now, our Peer Mentors serve veterans in 33 (of 62) counties across New York; and, with your support, our goal for 2024 is to add more veterans from more counties—to eventually reach every county in the state. Wherever veterans are, that’s where we will be. As we look toward this holiday season, please consider Clear Path for Veterans in your end-of-year giving. Your contribution can make a real difference in the lives of those who’ve sacrificed so much for our nation. Donate now by visiting our website here: https://ow.ly/X9AG50Q9EBG

🚨 The veteran suicide crisis is real and urgent. Since 9/11, we've lost four times more veterans to suicide than combat. The statistics are heartbreaking: in 2020, the suicide rate for veterans aged 18-34 was 46.1 per 100,000. America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP) recently released a striking report concluding that the veteran suicide rate is 2.4 times greater than the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) estimates. WarriorWOD is committed to reversing this trend through a holistic approach that prioritizes exercise, nutrition, and mentorship. Our program has shown remarkable results, including a 29% reduction in PTSD symptoms among participants. Your $25 monthly donation is crucial. It helps sustain these life-saving programs, offering veterans the support they need to recover and thrive. Join us in making a lasting impact. Together, we can save lives. 🌟💙 www.warriorwod.org/donate #DonateMonthly #SupportVeterans #WarriorWOD

Saying you're Veteran Friendly as an employer is about more than just hiring a few veterans for street credit. It's recognizing their exceptional skills that align with your needs. But is that enough? I believe companies should support military/veteran non-profits, too! If you're not matching donations to mil-vet nonprofits made by your employees within your corporate matching program, are you truly supporting military/veterans or just your organizational needs with skilled military/veteran talent? Something to think about. Do more. Be better. Match. #hvvtf #hiringveterans #milvetnonprofitgiving #supportourtroops #veteranfriendly #giveback