Stop Soldier Suicide

Recently, Michael DeSelm, MBA, our Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships, had the incredible opportunity to share our mission on Wall Street with FINTECH.TV. We’re truly honored to expand our reach and connect with a broader audience, made possible by Tony Trzeciak, whose advocacy and passion for veterans have been instrumental in fostering opportunities that make a difference. https://lnkd.in/eZyJWv_s

The 2nd Annual C2MS Invitational Presented by QTS Data Centers raised over $210,000. Over 180 golfers from across 28 companies in the construction industry came together to raise mission-critical funds for Stop Soldier Suicide. We are thankful for QTS and their dedication to Veterans and Service Members. https://lnkd.in/eyi8Ffgd

As we enter a season of gratitude, Stop Soldier Suicide is grateful beyond words for the incredible support from Blackstone in the fight to #StopSoldierSuicide. Your dedication to our veterans and active-duty service members is making a difference in their lives. A special thank you to Joseph Zidle for your leadership with our organization, including the inaugural Wall Street Warriors Social Event and the inaugural Blackstone Ruck benefiting Stop Soldier Suicide. Together, we will create a world where every veteran and service member are at no greater risk for suicide than their civilian peers.

Companies like Blackstone are critical partners in the fight against military suicide and a powerful example for others to follow. Thank you, Stephen A. Schwarzman, for leading the way and fostering an environment where veterans are both respected and valued for the unique skills and experiences they bring to the table.

Today, our nation celebrates Veterans Day, established seventy years ago as an official federal holiday to pay tribute to the men and women who have served their country through military service. As Stop Soldier Suicide joins with our fellow Americans to honor those veterans and recognize the sacrifices that such service requires, we are mindful that “freedom is never free.” While most service members return home ready and able to rejoin their families and contribute to their communities, many have difficulties with that transition. Other veterans experience challenges later in life, whether from mental health concerns such as PTSD, chronic pain attendant to military service, or life events that can rob them of hope. For some, this can lead to despair and suicidal thoughts. Tragically, it can result in death by suicide for far too many. The enormity of the problem of veteran suicide can seem overwhelming. Since the War on Terror began in 2001, more than 131,000 veterans have been lost to suicide as compared to the 7,085 confirmed combat deaths that occurred during the same timeframe. Decades of concerted effort and billions of dollars have been spent to curb this epidemic, yet suicide deaths continue to rise. At Stop Soldier Suicide we embrace the fight against veteran suicide. As SSS moves into its 15th year, we employ a proactive and disruptive approach to generating impact at scale. By integrating suicide-specific learnings from our ROGER telehealth program with our award-winning Blackbox™ suicide intelligence platform, we are gaining unique insights into the drivers of suicide. Our goal is to create the innovative tools needed to identify those veterans in imminent peril and to provide real-time interventions for those most at risk. As always, Stop Soldier Suicide will continue to provide free evidence-based clinical treatment and supporting resources for veterans struggling with suicide. Abraham Lincoln remarked, “Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.” The Stop Soldier Suicide team honors those heroes on this Veterans Day. We also extend our deepest gratitude to the donors, partners and devoted staff who, throughout the years, have helped position us as a leader in veteran suicide prevention. We could not do this vital work without you.

Today, and every day, we honor veterans’ strength, resilience, and courage—not only for their service to our country but in their journeys toward hope and healing. Will you join us in the fight to ensure every veteran has access to the support and resources they need? Thanks to a generous matching gift from BAE Systems, Inc., when you join the fight today, your first month's donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $20,000) — amplifying the life-saving power of your contribution. Join us: https://lnkd.in/eX3MU7BA And if you're interested in learning more about how your company can support our work, like BAE Systems, Inc., please reach out to development@stopsoldiersuicide.org

"If what I did saved one life, all my hard work, every paddle stroke, was worth it.” Frank, Stop Soldier Suicide supporter Our donors and partners do some incredible things to raise awareness for military suicide prevention and our work here at Stop Soldier Suicide. Recently, Frank and his friends paddled the entire Mississippi River, raising $80,000 to ensure that every veteran and service member has access to suicide prevention services when they need them most. Interested in learning about how you or your company can join the fight? Visit https://lnkd.in/epYN6FDz Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/e3ENmqzP

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we celebrate ROGER’s first anniversary. Over the past year, ROGER has been a lifeline for thousands of veterans and service members in crisis. In fact, 80% of ROGER clients reported better management of suicidal thoughts and feelings. And 46% said ROGER helped them prevent a suicide attempt. Together, we’re changing lives. Thanks for standing with us in the fight.

Our team had the opportunity to join Gensler New York's gCommunity this week at their inaugural Impact Golf Outing benefiting Stop Soldier Suicide. We are honored to have your support in this fight. Many thanks to Joe Brancato, FAIA, NCARB, Eric Brill, AIA LEED AP, Thomas Lanzelotti, and the NYC team for your dedication to our mission.

As we wrap up Suicide Prevention Month, we are thrilled to share that Face The Fight has renewed their support for Stop Soldier Suicide's life-changing, suicide-focused care for #veterans and #servicemembers. We're proud to be members of the Face the Fight coalition, a group uniquely focused on saving lives and changing the narrative on military suicide. Together, we will create a future where EVERY service member and veteran has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. https://lnkd.in/e3MqAphF