VA SAVE - Mental Health Month

Presented by VA Midwest Health Care Network Local Recovery Coordinators

• All virtual events are free. We welcome and encourage all Veterans and Veteran supporters (i.e. family/friends, caregivers, community partners, VA staff, etc.) to attend!
• Join via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTNjOGY5MDgtNTczZS00YTk1LTlmNmEtNjgxM2IwNGVmZWQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e95f1b23-abaf-45ee-821d-b7ab251ab3bf%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a89cfed7-406c-4de9-9b28-520ab0f8c754%22%7d 

Title: VA S.A.V.E.

• Date/Time: 5/30/2024 11-11:45 am CT
• Facilitator: Jennifer Hagen, LICSW Nebraska-Western Iowa

Description: VA S.A.V.E. will help you act with care and compassion if you come across a Veteran who is in crisis or having thoughts of suicide. The acronym S.A.V.E. helps you remember the important steps involved in suicide prevention:

S - Know the Signs that indicate a Veteran might be thinking about suicide

A - Ask the most important question of all - "Are you thinking of killing yourself?" 

V - Validate the Veteran's experience

E - Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help