Military Cultural Competence and Suicide Prevention Training Recommendations
The SPC – Military & Veterans Committee recommends all professionals who work with Service members and Veterans in helping roles be trained in basic military culture and suicide prevention strategies.
The Recommendations list provided can direct you to the most appropriate training for you and your organization.
National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide 2018-2028
The National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide provides a road map for how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is addressing the tragedy of suicide among Veterans.
Military & Veteran Family Resource Guide, 2019
The Military & Veteran Family Resource Guide compiles resources of all types for the military, Veterans, and their dependent family members. For those who recently moved to New Hampshire, a section of general resources is available to all New Hampshire residents.
The Military & Veteran Family Resource Guide-Educator Supplement, 2019
This guide is designed for educators of children from military/Veteran families. There are various national and local programs and services for the children of those who have served, and their educators or schools can access them.
Ask the Question Website
New Hampshire’s Ask the Question Campaign is nationally recognized and has been adapted for use across many states and U.S. Territories. Find information and resources related to identifying those who have served or their family members in your organization at this website.
Ask the Question Toolkit for Providers
The ATQ Toolkit helps providers understand the importance of identifying military & Veterans, how to effectively address their needs while removing stigma, and how to incorporate these practices into the organization in a sustainable way.
Ask the Question Video Series
A series of 10 videos with topics to inform community providers about the need, reason, and best practice for identifying Service members and Veterans have been produced by Granite River Studios to supplement the Ask the Question Toolkit.
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