How social connection can support Veteran suicide prevention after service

After military service, a sense of purpose can help Veterans in their next chapter Suicide prevention can start with something as simple as helping a Veteran feel supported, connected and needed after the uniform comes off. For many Veterans, transition isn’t only about new routines, a different job or a move. It can also be about identity. Military life can come with structure, shared purpose and a built-in community. Civilian life might feel less clear, more isolating or tougher to navigate…