Suicide News
State Vererans’ Bureau Releases New Video on Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Sunday, October 21, 2018 | Category: Suicide - ME
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) released a video to raise awareness of veteran suicides during Suicide Awareness Month and to connect veterans to mental health resources. Acting MBVS Director, Dave Richmond, noted that the Maine veteran suicide rate is higher than the regional, national and general population rates. Nationally, up to 20 veterans take their lives each day of which only 6 are enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
MBVS published a brochure posted at:
https://www.maine.gov/veterans/docs/mental-health-care-for-maine-veterans.pdf
Veteran Embarks on Walk Across 48 States
Friday, August 26, 2016 | Category: Suicide - ME
Kevin Kinkead, a 25-year-old Army veteran from Nebraska, is walking all of the 48 continental states to raise awareness about veteran suicide. A friend he deployed with committed suicide. He started his cross-country walk in Maine on August 8th. He expects his trip to take two years. He's posting his trek on his Facebook page, and if you would like to donate to his GoFundMe, his page can be found at: https://www.gofundme.com/2e4snybg.
Wiscasset Woman Makes Journey to Prevent Veteran Suicide
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 | Category: Suicide - ME
Twenty-two veterans commit suicide every day...this statistic disturbed Laura Bryer of Wiscasset, Maine. To raise awareness and support the recently launched Maine Veterans Project serving at-risk veterans, Laura tackled a 148-mile bicycle journey from Wiscasset to Machias, Maine on August 29, 2015.
Maine Veterans Project Ride For a Reason
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 | Category: Suicide - ME
On August 1, 2015, the Maine Veterans Project (MVP) will hold its Second Annual “ATV Ride for a Reason.” They hope to raise funds so the MVP can continue its work of developing long-term solutions for the prevention of veteran suicide in Maine.
Levant Veteran On Mission to Stop Soldier Suicide
Thursday, February 19, 2015 | Category: Suicide - ME
Joe Swoboda of Levant, Maine has a goal is to get the veteran suicide rate to zero. He also wants veterans everywhere to realize there is life after the military and that they you don’t have to commit suicide. Joe has a website, www.stop22.org, and is an ambassador for "K9s For Warriors" who he says save his life.
Government, Mental Health Advocates Work to Prevent Suicide Among Maine, US Veterans
Sunday, November 9, 2014 | Category: Suicide - ME
Forty-seven Maine veterans killed themselves in 2013. Data compiled by the Department of Veterans Affairs indicates there is a significant national problem. Federal and state officials and suicide prevention advocates are taking steps to raise awareness of the issue.