Derrick Van Orden: “Not all Americans have access to VSOs or the VA.”

“We know that one of the first outward signs of suicidal ideation is self isolation, and that that's why it's so critical that our veterans are involved in veteran service organizations and the VA itself, but Not all Americans have access to VSOs or the VA. and this resolution empowers them to end the scourge that is veteran suicide by simply picking up the phone and checking in with a warrior they have in their life, either a brother, sister, friend or neighbor.” (02:45–02:49)

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