Make The Connection – #ThePowerof1

 

Did you know that 1 person can make a difference in a Veteran’s community of support. Here at The Direction Diva and LivingThruCrisis we proudly stand by our Veterans and Service members, especially during #SuicidePreventionMonth. Join us in supporting them by participating in #ThePowerOf1 movement:

www.VeteransCrisisLine.net/ThePowerOf1

Throughout the month of September we focus on suicide and the resources and programs available to military families.  Make the connection is one that we need to shout about over and over again!

What Is Make the Connection?

It’s not uncommon to read or hear about Veterans from all service eras who have had a difficult time adjusting to life after military service. Although these stories are concerning, we also know Veterans all over the country are living happier, healthier lives with the help of resources that health care organizations, community-based groups, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide.

Make the Connection, an initiative created by VA, features inspiring stories of Veteran and family member resilience in dealing with and overcoming mental health challenges. You can play a vital role by connecting the Veterans in your community with the resources available to them by sharing Make the Connection.

The Make the Connection website (MakeTheConnection.net), is a one-stop resource where Veterans and their families and friends can privately explore topics including health, wellness, and common challenges.

MakeTheConnection.net features hundreds of videos of Veterans talking openly about their personal experiences with mental health treatment, recovery, and paths to leading healthier, happier lives. These real stories encourage other Veterans to seek help and take the first step toward recovery.

The success of this effort relies on the support of those dedicated to serving our nation’s Veterans. Visit MakeTheConnection.net today to discover more about how this resource can positively impact the lives of the Veterans you know.

You can also visit the YouTube channel, “like” the Facebook page, and share content with the Veterans in your life.

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