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Be Connected is hosting a no-cost Military/Veteran Helper Training all around Arizona. The latest session is being held in Lake Havasu City. The session empowers community members to support Arizona’s veterans and reduce suicide by equipping participants with skills to connect veterans to vital resources. ...

As part of its efforts to reduce veteran suicide rates statewide, the Arizona Coalition for Military Families (ACMF) has reached a significant milestone: the 1000th referral to its support services through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). March ...

The Arizona Coalition for Military Families (ACMF) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the National Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious national recognition is given to individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exceptional national leadership and service ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Arizona veterans face one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, but the Be Connected program is taking action. Using an upstream approach, Be Connected connects veterans to resources for housing, employment, and finances, addressing these needs before they become crises. Call 866-4AZ-VETS for ...

The Be Connected program is strengthening mental health support for Arizona veterans impacted by the Afghanistan conflict. Focused on suicide prevention, the program connects veterans and their families to vital resources and support. Call 866-429-8387 to access no-cost assistance statewide. BUSINESS NEWS | 6 Oct ...

Arizona employers can now access the Veteran Affiliated Employee Resource Group Guidebook to foster veteran-friendly workplaces. Developed by the Arizona Corporate Council on Veteran Careers, the guide provides steps to recruit, retain, and support veteran employees. Visit www.ConnectVeterans.org/ACCVC to download the guide and learn more. ...