Beyond the Military Uniform Campaign
ODVA is proud to introduce BeyondTheMilitaryUniform.com — Oregon’s first centralized, online resource dedicated to suicide prevention for veterans and their support networks. This unified effort was made possible thanks to the generosity of Oregonians who contributed to the Oregon Charitable Checkoff Fund, along with input from veterans and behavioral health experts across our state.
No expertise is required to make a difference. Individuals can help prevent veteran suicide and raise awareness about resources available to support veterans in crisis by sharing the downloadable social media assets and information that is available at oregondva.com/suicide-awareness-prevention-resources/.
For questions or suggestions on how to improve the page above, contact the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Communications Team at ODVA_PUBLIC_INFO@odva.oregon.gov.
Connect Campaign: You're Not Alone
The Connect campaign shares the positive outcomes of veterans who have connected to the VA for help with behavioral health concerns, addiction, suicidal ideation, or other traumatic life events to build awareness that veterans who are suffering from symptoms that can lead to suicide, will find help through the VA.
This campaign aims to connect veterans and their families with suicide prevention resources on ODVA's website where veterans and those who care for them can:
- Become aware of suicidal ideation warning signs and when/where to seek crisis services
- Learn about preventative and educational resources and information including self-assessment tools
- Connect to resources
Below hear from veterans who have courageously sought help from the VA for behavioral health challenges and share their journey and challenges with others in hopes of encouraging others to Make the Connection to the VA.
A recent report found that those receiving care from the VA were 16% less likely to die by suicide. The availability and use of behavioral health and crisis resources for veterans include raising awareness around important topics related to suicide, including what resources are available and effective for veterans. Below are resources and information available to veterans, their families, and loved ones.