• Home
  • About Us
  • Warrior Call Day
  • Press
    • Warrior Call in the News
    • News Archive
  • Contact
  • More
    • Home
    • About Us
    • Warrior Call Day
    • Press
      • Warrior Call in the News
      • News Archive
    • Contact
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Warrior Call Day
  • Press
    • Warrior Call in the News
    • News Archive
  • Contact

OUR BRAVEST AMERICANS NEED GREATER CONNECTIVITY TO EACH OTHER AND TO THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION.

Find out more

Frank Larkin, former Navy SEAL, 40th US Senate Sergeant at Arms and father of a Navy SEAL son who died by suicide. 

A Call to Action

WHAT IS WARRIOR CALL:

Warrior Call is a national initiative fostering connectivity among active-duty service members and veterans in an attempt to identify those who are isolating themselves.  By making a call, taking a call and engaging in honest dialogue, we hope to connect those individuals in need to available resources and services.

WHY WARRIOR CALL IS ESSENTIAL:

Many of those who are suffering are not seeking help or treatment, thus reinforcing the need for a call to these warriors from a former battle buddy, friend or family member.

 

  • Up to two-thirds of veterans who take their own lives have had no contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs. 


  • The COVID pandemic has only increased isolation and disconnection. 


  • According to the VA, researchers have identified social isolation as "arguably the strongest and most reliable predictor of suicidal ideation, [suicide] attempts and lethal suicidal behavior." 


  • The rapid unraveling of Afghanistan has spurred anguish and frustration among those who served there.


  • Invisible wounds linked to an underlying and undiagnosed traumatic brain injury can mirror many mental health conditions, underscoring the need to connect with service members and veterans and steer them to services. 

HOW YOU CAN HELP

MAKE A WARRIOR CALL:

Whether you are a veteran, active-duty service member, family member or friend, you can make a difference by connecting with someone who is wearing or who has worn the uniform. Connectivity can facilitate honest dialogue, create a desire to stay in contact and help define a viable path forward.

  

Here’s what to do:

  • Make a call to a warrior.
  • Have an honest conversation. See how they are doing.
  • Steer the warrior to available resources such as Vets4Warriors and 988 LifeLine. 

Take the Warrior Call Pledge
Click for vets4warriors

click to access the suicide and crisis website or dial 988

988 Lifeline

Copyright © 2008-2022, Feherty's Troops First Foundation. 

All rights reserved.

  • Contact

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

DeclineAccept