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Be Connected Honored in the Inaugural Anthem Awards
Upstream Suicide Prevention Program Among Prestigious List of Honorees
The Be Connected program has been honored with an award as part of the inaugural Anthem Awards for its upstream suicide prevention public awareness campaign titled We’re on a Mission. Be Connected was selected as a winner from among more than 2,500 submissions from 36 countries around the world. Competing in the Health Awareness category, Be Connected was selected for …
Find out more (external link):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0ac3ggb57o&list=PLHMCNnw_cq0vwDmlUJOdGb0QI7x9qcwA-
Registration Now Open for 12th Annual Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans, & Their Families
Virtual Event Offers 24 Presentations, 6 Learning Tracks, Solution Sessions & Networking
For the second year in a row, stakeholders from around Arizona and beyond will gather in a virtual conference center for the 12th Annual Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans and Their Families. The virtual format provides participants the opportunity to hear from a wide variety of leaders on a variety of topics designed to strengthen the way …
Find out more (external link):https://arizonacoalition.org/symposium/
587 Attend 11th Annual Symposium Supporting Service Members, Veterans, Military Families
Virtual Conference Center Draws Diverse, Statewide Coalition of Supporters
Phoenix, Ariz. (May 01, 2021) – In April, 587 people gathered in a virtual conference center for the 11th Annual Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans and Their Families. The event featured a keynote speech by Thomas Winkel, Director of the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, highlighting the importance of a collaborative approach to servicing the whole person – …
Find out more (external link):https://www.acmfeventcenter.org/
Connect Every Veteran
We’re on a mission to connect every Arizona service member, veteran, and their families to support and resources. Connect Every Veteran is a statewide public service announcement (PSA) campaign available in English and Spanish. The PSAs will run on tv and radio stations statewide to raise awareness of the Be Connected program and the support line phone number. This campaign …
ASU research team uses data analysis to advise on best practices for veteran suicide prevention programs
By: Emma Greguska November 9, 2021 –In the United States, veterans in general have a much higher suicide rate than civilians. In Arizona, the picture is even more grim, where veterans have a suicide rate of 44.9 per 100,000, compared with the national veteran suicide rate of 31 per 100,000, according to the latest Veteran Suicide Data Sheet from the U.S. Department of …
Find out more (external link):https://news.asu.edu/20211109-solutions-getting-vets-right-services-at-right-time
Secure Your Weapon
Secure Your Weapon is a collaborative public education effort for weapon safety to inspire the military and veteran community to demonstrate safe handling, transport and storage of weapons. The phrase Secure Your Weapon was specifically selected because of its roots as a standard military expression that is immediately understood by anyone who has ever served. We believe that a suicidal …
Arizona Corporate Coalition for Veteran Careers Issues Guide to Help Employers Recruit and Retain Veterans
September 21, 2021 The Arizona Corporate Council on Veteran Careers (ACCVC), a collaborative group of motivated business leaders working to support veterans in the workplace, is proud to announce the arrival of the 2021 Veteran Affiliated Employee Resource Group Guidebook. The guide, offered at no cost to all Arizona employers, serves as a roadmap for organizations to create a resource …
Sep. 30 Event Expands Career Opportunities for Women Veterans and Minority Veterans
September 9, 2021 Women veterans and minority veterans in Arizona now have a new, statewide program that offers comprehensive support and resources for career advancement: Be Connected Career Navigation Plus. The program is the result of a collaborative partnership between the Office of Governor Doug Ducey, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Arizona Department …
Service Members, Veterans, Caregivers and Families Members Invited to Take and Share Arizona Veteran Survey to Influence Programs, Resource Decisions
September 7, 2021 Service members (Active Duty, Guard and Reserve), veterans, their spouses/partners, family members, caregivers and community stakeholders are invited to complete the 2021 Arizona Veteran Survey. Conducted every two years by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families (ACMF), the survey is designed to identify the needs and issues our state’s service members, veterans and families are facing to …
New Video Series Raises Awareness on Veteran Suicide Prevention in Arizona
No Cost Resources Available Statewide By Calling 866-4AZ-VETS
October 29, 2020 A new video series is available to help raise awareness of the no cost support line available right now at 866-4AZ-VETS to any Arizona service member, veteran or family. The videos were created to encourage anyone struggling during this difficult time to reach out and call someone they feel they already know through watching the videos. …
Find out more (external link):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrIAnLNG2w4Zj7H0UmsgRbQ/featured
