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John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 Leland, NC

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JOHN E. JACOBS AMERICAN LEGION POST 68

SUICIDE AWARENESS  AND "BE THE ONE"
INFORMATION and RESOURCE AREA

 

Check back often for more information related to the important topic

 

These organizations along with the following information offer assistance to those in crisis. Most organizations will only work directly with a Veteran saving time, energy and, saving money.

January 2024 Post member and past Commander John Hacker appointed by the Department of NC Commander to lead the Department's Suicide Awareness and BE-THE-ONE programs@   
28 Sep 2022 www.211.org - assist with rental help, food location, mental health and utilities. Also legal aid. A national organization that can connect locally.

15 Aug 2022

 

 Brunswick Family Assistance…910-408-1700

 Brunswick County Housing…910-253-2222

 Brunswick County Social Services, (Vet services)..910-253-2077

 Food Bank…910-251-1465

 Salvation Army for emergency shelter; 910-762-7354

 New Hanover Veteran Services; 910-798-7611

 Disabled American Veterans, Wilmington; 910-313-2190

19 July 22

We are thrilled to share that after years of advocacy, 988 Press 1, is now officially available nationwide for any veteran in the U.S. to contact during mental health, substance use, or suicide crisis. 

The 988 number is available for anyone with a suicide crisis. This is an incredible first step to ensure that individuals who experience a mental health crisis receive a mental health response.

But it is just that — a first step. The work is just beginning.

Please note:  pressing “1” after dialing 988 is a DIRECT CONNECTION to the Veterans Crisis Hotline!

18 July 22

North Carolina sets up 988 hotline website

NC officials: State is ready for new mental health hotline | NC Health News (northcarolinahealthnews.org)

13 July 22

North Carolina Medical Society publishes info on 988 hotline

988 Suicide Prevention Hotline Launches Saturday - North Carolina Medical Society (ncmedsoc.org)

12 July 22

LINK to 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline article

988 suicide crisis hotline launches July 16 - Post Event News & Information (allforyou2.com)

June 2022

Post 68 initiates their Suicide Awareness presentation designed to inform local organizations about the issues surrounding Veteran Suicide