Together With Hill Country Veterans
Reducing Veteran Suicide Through Awareness, Community & Action
Ask a Question, Save a Life
Question | Persuade | Refer
The QPR Framework: QPR provides guidance and training for the appropriate questions and responses to help someone in a suicidal situation. Question a veteran. Persuade them to seek help. Refer them to a professional.
Know the Statistics
The CDC estimates that 30-45 of our Hill Country neighbors die by suicide each year. 8-15 of them are veterans. It is estimated that each of these deaths impacts 135 others, directly or indirectly. That's about 4,000 to 6,000 family and friends struggling to survive their loss.
Quick Access to Resources for Suicide Intervention
Click The Items Below to See More Information
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This is a 24/7 confidential crisis support service for veterans and their loved ones. Veterans can access support by dialing 988 then pressing 1, chatting online, or texting 838255. This service is available to all veterans, regardless of their enrollment in VA benefits or health care.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs offers ongoing support through local VA health care facilities and regional offices. They have specially trained suicide prevention coordinators available in each VA medical center across the country.
https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/suicide-prevention/
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This is the only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. It is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Creating resilient individuals and communities by improving mental health and emotional wellbeing, one hour at a time.
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NIMH provides resources on suicide prevention, including brochures, infographics, and digital shareables. They also offer information on warning signs, risk factors, and treatments
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This is a public-private partnership working to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
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This service provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7 across the United States. Veterans can call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
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The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics at Endeavors provide in-person and virtual high-quality, accessible, and integrated mental health care to Veterans, regardless of role while in uniform, discharge status, or combat experience, active duty service members (with a TRICARE referral), and military families.
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Sound Off is revolutionizing the way Veterans seek and receive mental health care. Just download the app, confirm your geographic region, and you’ll receive an anonymous, permanent username.
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Since 2008, we have provided important training opportunities for Texans interested in improving suicide prevention for their organizations and communities.
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After military service, Veterans work toward financial success. But finding financial tools can be a challenge since they are located in many different places. FINVET steps in as a one-stop website, making it easier for Veterans to find money resources and navigate their financial journey.
Upcoming Events
9/11 Remembrance
Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 5:00p
Join Us! We are honoring the patriots who served in the 20 years following the attacks on September 11, 2001.
Trailhead Beer Garden, 210 Memorial Bld, Kerrville
Hill Country Women Veterans
Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 10:00a - 2:00p
Join Us! All Women Veterans Welcome.
Bandera American Legion Post 157, 205 12th St, Bandera
