Changing Lives & Saving Lives
"WE'RE HERE FOR EACH OTHER"
Today, the No. 1 issue facing the veteran community is suicide. The mission of The American Legion's Be The One initiative is to reduce the number of veterans and servicemembers lost to suicide. We're leading the effort to reduce the stigma associated with mental health treatment, providing free suicide prevention training and empowering everyone to take appropriate action when a veteran or service member may be at risk – one life at a time.
Whether you're a veteran, military spouse, or a friend or family member of a veteran, you can Be The One.
how we support
VA S.A.V.E. TRAINING
American Legion posts work with their local VA medical centers on hosting free VA S.A.V.E. training for Legionnaires and community members. Contact your local VA facility to learn how to get your post involved.
BUDDY CHECKS
We consider it our most sacred responsibility to look out for each other and our fellow veterans.
Learn how Legionnaires reach out to veterans in our communities who need connection and assistance though organized Buddy Checks.
FREE VETERANS BENEFITS ASSISTANCE
Accredited American Legion service officers provide expert, no-cost assistance to veterans and their families for VA disability benefits applications and education and employment resources (membership not required).
HELP BUILD AWARENESS
Videos, Podcasts, & More
Check out our Be The One playlist on our Youtube Channel, featuring personal stories, powerful PSAs, Be The One-focused episodes of our award-winning podcast Tango Alpha Lima, and more.
Subscribe to our free Be The One e-newsletter!
Sign Up NowSHARE A BE THE ONE MOMENT
Want to read about or share stories about a Be The One moment, experience, or event. Visit Legiontown.org to read more or click here to share.
LATEST INFORMATION...
Media Inquiries
Henry Howard
Deputy Director
Media and Communications
Training Inquiries
Erin Bossen
Membership Engagement & Training Coordinator
Additional Tools/Resource Inquiries