Twenty-two veterans die by suicide every day. It’s our hope that because Doc Perry was one of the #22aday, we hope that eventually someone else doesn’t have to be. Below are a selection of resources we have worked with and/or recommend.
#22ADAY Is Too Many
WOUNDED WARRIOR OUTDOORS
Therapeutic Outdoor Adventures
1-800-273-TALK, press 1 | www.VeteransCrisisLine.net
Wounded Warrior Outdoors, Inc. is a non-profit organization exclusively founded to provide wounded servicemen and women with therapeutic outdoor adventures across North America. WWO gives deserving Active Duty Warriors in transition the opportunity of a lifetime in the wilderness location of their choice.
MISSION 22
National Support Community
(503) 908-8505 | www.Mission22.com
Mission 22 provides support to Veterans and their families when they need it most: right now. Through a comprehensive approach of outreach, events, and programs, we’re promoting long-term wellness and sustainable growth.
211 MARYLAND
Free, Confidential, 24/7 Support
211, press 1 | www.211md.org
211 MD oversees a statewide network of call centers, providing essential connections to Marylanders when they need it most. Callers are automatically routed to their regional call center for assistance, and 211, Press 1 callers are connected to a larger group of crisis centers.
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
24/7, Confidential Crisis Support
1-800-273-TALK, press 1 | www.veteranscrisisline.net
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, call the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified VA responders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION
Lifeline for Vets™
1-888-777-4443 | www.nvf.org/lifeline-for-vets
The NVF and the Lifeline for Vets™ have helped countless American heroes — person-to-person, Veteran-to-Veteran. Lifeline for Vets™ and its volunteer professionals have talked Veterans back from the brink of taking their own lives.