1 veteran every 65 minutes is losing their battle to suicide on American Soil
We’re collectively generating a wave of thousands of grassroots-led advocacy actions, story sharing and meetings directly engaging members of congress and the community in which we live in to create change inside the Veterans Administration
#VAHEAROURVOICE.
#VAHEAROURVOICE.
It’s important for veterans, military families and survivors to know that they are not alone. Sharing a story about your personal experiences with thoughts of suicide or the loss of a loved one to suicide can help in your own recovery as well as provide encouragement and support to others with similar experiences.
#VAHEAROURVOICE is a call to action for accountability at the Veterans Administration and offers a way for you to share your story and have your voice be heard and help create change.
You have an authentic voice. You can make a difference for yourself and others by sharing your experiences and perspective. What has helped? What hasn’t? What has been most discouraging about your experience with the Veterans Administration? What has given you hope? There are all sorts of things you know that other people want to know—you are not alone and we are here for you, veterans and military families like you to help create change.
Let them know that they aren’t either. Share your story by clicking HERE
Have you lost a loved one to military suicide but not sure about sharing your story, please register their name here to help us create change by being able to provide a compiled list to the Veterans Administration and elected officials of men and women who have lost their battle on American soil.
I want to join the #VAHEAROURVOICE
#VAHEAROURVOICE is a call to action for accountability at the Veterans Administration and offers a way for you to share your story and have your voice be heard and help create change.
You have an authentic voice. You can make a difference for yourself and others by sharing your experiences and perspective. What has helped? What hasn’t? What has been most discouraging about your experience with the Veterans Administration? What has given you hope? There are all sorts of things you know that other people want to know—you are not alone and we are here for you, veterans and military families like you to help create change.
Let them know that they aren’t either. Share your story by clicking HERE
Have you lost a loved one to military suicide but not sure about sharing your story, please register their name here to help us create change by being able to provide a compiled list to the Veterans Administration and elected officials of men and women who have lost their battle on American soil.
I want to join the #VAHEAROURVOICE
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF A VA HEAR OUR VOICE EVENT
Attending a VA Hear Our Voice event doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how to make the most of a Town Hall or in-district congressional meeting..
DON'T SEE AN EVENT NEAR YOU?
Consider hosting your own event.
Click here to find out if your elected officials will be holding official town hall events with their constituents, and register your own event on the map.
IF YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS ISN’T PLANNING ON HOLDING ANY PUBLIC EVENTS, IT’S STILL IMPORTANT FOR THEM TO HEAR FROM YOU.
Call them up to set up an in-person meeting at their district office, or pull together an “empty chair” town hall event if they refuse to meet with you & make sure to register your event on the map. For some tips on how to pin down your "missing" member of congress,
COME PREPARED WITH THE FACTS.
When you engage with members of congress, make sure you know their voting record, and come prepared with the facts.