Preventing Suicide Among American Indian & Native Service Members

Preventing Suicide Among American Indian and Alaska Native Service Members, Veterans, and their Families: Webinar Learning Series

American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) people have a proud and exemplary tradition of military service, consistently serving at one of the highest per-capita rates of any ethnic group in the United States. This dedication and sacrifice, however, have come at a significant cost. According to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) data, AIAN Veterans are among the groups most heavily impacted by suicide.

To address this urgent issue, the VA has partnered with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to host a webinar learning series, bringing together champions for the health and well-being of AIAN Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) for a dedicated time of learning, sharing, and collaboration.

• March 12th – Session 1: The Healing Power of Stories – Digital Storytelling with Veterans
• April 9th – Session 2: Understanding the Need: Insights from Rural and Urban Data
• May 14th – Session 3: Someone to call – A Lifeline for Indigenous People
• June 11th – Session 4: From the Field – Approaches to Preventing Veteran Suicide in Tribal Communities