Preventing Veteran Suicide
Suicide is preventable. Here's what we know and what we're doing about it.
VA Suicide Prevention
Suicide is complex and there isn't a single solution. That's why everything we do is led by these three principles.
Suicide is preventable.
Suicide prevention requires a public health approach.
Everyone has a role to play.
While Veteran suicide rates increased in 2021, anchors of hope emerged:
- Suicide rates fell for older Veterans
- Suicide rates fell for those using Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Services
We're making great strides in some areas but we know we need to do more.
2023 Anchors of Hope
Our 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report provides the most recent available data from 2001 to 2021.
Learn how we're preventing Veteran suicide and why it matters.
Suicide prevention efforts must be tailored to the unique needs of Veterans.
Select below to better understand the unique factors, latest suicide prevention efforts and what is next in VA Suicide Prevention.
American Indian / Alaska Native Veterans
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Women Veterans
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Justice-Involved Veterans
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Homeless Veterans
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2023 Annual Report
The link below connects you to the Department of Veterans Affairs 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. This report provides new information regarding suicide death among Veterans and non-Veteran U.S. adults from 2001 through 2021. It is important to highlight that this report includes the first full year of information since the onset of COVID-19 of March 2020.
View The Annual ReportWe're always looking at the data to better understand how to prevent Veteran Suicide. Check this page often for more updates and new information.