Changing Lives & Saving Lives
"WE'RE HERE FOR EACH OTHER"
Today, the No. 1 issue facing the veteran community is suicide. The mission of The American Legion's Be The One initiative is to reduce the rate of veteran suicide. We're actively working on lessening the stigma associated with mental health treatment and empowering everyone to take appropriate action when a veteran or service member may be at risk – one life at a time.
Whether you're a veteran or the friend or family-member of a veteran, you can Be The One.
how we support
GOAL: 100,000 Strong
Learn more about our mission to train 100,000 people in suicide prevention by end of 2025, and how you can sign up for free training from Columbia University Lighthouse Project.
BUDDY CHECKS
We consider it our most sacred responsibility to look out for each other and our fellow veterans.
Learn how Legionnaires reach out to veterans in our communities who need connection and assistance though organized Buddy Checks.
FREE VETERANS BENEFITS ASSISTANCE
Accredited American Legion service officers provide expert, no-cost assistance to veterans and their families for VA disability benefits applications and education and employment resources (membership not required).
HELP BUILD AWARENESS
Videos, Podcasts, & More
Check out our Be The One playlist on our Youtube Channel, featuring personal stories, powerful PSAs, Be The One-focused episodes of our award-winning podcast Tango Alpha Lima, and more.
Subscribe to our free Be The One e-newsletter!
Sign Up NowSHARE A BE THE ONE MOMENT
Want to read about or share stories about a Be The One moment, experience, or event. Visit Legiontown.org to read more or click here to share.
LATEST INFORMATION...
Media Inquiries
Henry Howard
Deputy Director
Media and Communications
Training Inquiries
Anthony Cross
Be The One Manager
Additional Tools/Resource Inquiries