40% reduction in veteran suicides in NE Florida since 2019 due to Fire Watch's training program.
The Fire Watch, a nonprofit in NE Florida, reports a 40% reduction in veteran suicides since 2019 through training community members to recognize suicide signs and connect veterans with help. The program has trained 4,000 'Watch Standers' and received $90k from Jacksonville. In contrast to the state's 8% increase in veteran suicides, Northeast Florida has seen over 100 fewer suicides in three years.
May 03, 2024
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