HEADS UP VET, A Veteran Coalition, Launches Frontline Response Platform To Address & Reduce Suicide Risk Among Veterans

Leaders across military, health care, technology, and non-profit sectors announced the launch of HEADS UP VET, a national coalition led by Veterans Collaborative, a first-of-its-kind public-private-community partnership aimed at addressing the impact of undiagnosed head injuries and reducing suicide risk among U.S. veterans. The coalition was announced by Bonterra, which helps non-profit organizations with fundraising, engagement, and impact management.

Veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injury face a 56% higher risk of suicide compared to those without a head injury, according to multiple studies, the announcement stated. Although protocols exist for treating those . . .