Register for Talk Saves Lives suicide prevention training

The Sept. 29 training at 2 p.m. is hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, one of the nation's leading suicide prevention organizations, is hosting a national presentation of Talk Saves Lives: Supporting Our Veterans on Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. ET. The training aligns with The American Legion’s Be the One mission which aims to bring awareness to and prevent veteran suicide through training, community events and available resources. 

Register for the training.

Talk Saves Lives: Supporting Our Veterans is a free, one-hour presentation, available in-person or virtually, where participants will:

Learn the impact of suicide on the veteran population

Identify contributors to veteran suicide and protective factors

Learn how to recognize suicide warning signs in veterans

Know how to start a conversation about suicide with a veteran who may be in distress

Understand ways to seek and offer support and resources for veterans while respecting a veteran’s autonomy