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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. |
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15 Aug 2022
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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 |
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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. Please note: pressing “1” after dialing 988 is a DIRECT CONNECTION to the Veterans Crisis Hotline! |
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18 July 22 |
North Carolina sets up 988 hotline website |
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13 July 22 |
North Carolina Medical Society publishes info on 988 hotline 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline Launches Saturday - North Carolina Medical Society (ncmedsoc.org) |
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12 July 22 |
LINK to 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline article 988 suicide crisis hotline launches July 16 - Post Event News & Information (allforyou2.com) |
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June 2022 |
Post 68 initiates their Suicide Awareness presentation designed to inform local organizations about the issues surrounding Veteran Suicide |