New resources are available for American Legion Family members to use in support of the “Be the One” initiative to reduce the rate of veteran suicide.
New resources are available for American Legion Family members to use in support of the “Be the One” initiative to reduce the rate of veteran suicide.
The web page, betheone.org, has been updated with a variety of resources.
Among them:
Wallet cards. Four Be the One wallet cards can be downloaded and printed to keep with you at all times or to hand out. The business-size cards include:
Card 1 – Be the One logo and QR code (directing to betheone.org)
Card 2 – Be the One logo, Legion brandmark and QR code
Card 3 – Be the One logo, Legion brandmark and How to Be the One list
Card 4 – Be the One logo, Legion brandmark, How to Be the One list and QR code
These cards can be used as single-sided cards, combined for double-sided cards, or added to the back side of a personal, post or American Legion business card.
Brochures. Two brochures are available. One is a PDF that can be used to educate agencies with mental health services, community partners, local government leaders and others about Be the One. The other brochure is a Word document that can be downloaded and customized for posts to use at suicide awareness events. The entire back page of the trifold is intentionally left blank (other than directions, which can be deleted) so that posts can fill it with local resources.
Branding materials. A variety of approved American Legion Be the One promotional materials that posts can use to promote the initiative.
Content. This includes the special two-part magazine series on Be the One. The series includes stories and snippets about how American Legion members and posts are actively participating in events geared toward reducing the stigma associated with mental health counseling.
Video links. Vimeo playlist includes videos that can be downloaded and played while offline. They can be shared on social media, posted to the web and played at post events.
QR code. This directs to the Be the One landing page and can be used to direct others to find information and resources related to the campaign.
SHARE YOUR BE THE ONE STORY
If your post is hosting, planning or participating in a “Be the One” suicide prevention event, let us know by sharing it on Legiontown (legiontown.org) and/or emailing the details to magazine@legion.org. And share your Be the One personal story on Legiontown as well.
- Dispatch