Modern Military receives VA Suicide Prevention Grant
Grant supports local suicide prevention efforts for veterans and their families
Washington, D.C. (September 12, 2024) – Modern Military is thrilled to announce that we are one of 85 organizations across 41 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico to receive funding from the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “We are deeply grateful to VA for recognizing the critical need for increased resources to address veteran suicide among the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ veterans, particularly transgender veterans, are more likely than their peers to experience suicidal ideation and behavior. This funding will empower the organization to provide tailored programs and services that reach veterans in need and help save lives,” said Rachel Branaman, Modern Military’s executive director.
Through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP), Modern Military received $669,800 from VA to support its efforts helping local veterans in VISN 5: VA’s Capitol Health Care Network. This grant is part of VA’s National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide and the Biden-Harris Administration’s strategy to reduce military and Veteran suicide. Since 2021, VA has worked aggressively to expand support for Veterans in crisis, including offering no-cost emergency suicide prevention care, launching Dial 988 then Press 1 to streamline Veterans’ access to the Veterans Crisis Line, expanding firearm suicide prevention efforts, and more.
For more information about Modern Military, visit modernmilitary.org. For more information about the SSG Fox SPGP, visit MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7, confidential support. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To reach responders, Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.
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Modern Military is the nation’s largest organization of LGBTQ+ service members, military spouses, veterans, their families, and allies. We educate, advocate, and champion for the rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ service members, veterans, and their families as well as people living with HIV. We envision an inclusive and equitable military environment where every member of the LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive community is respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
