The updated webpage features easier navigation of resources to support the Legion’s veteran suicide prevention mission.
The American Legion continues to empower Legion Family and community members to save the lives of veterans through its Be the One suicide prevention mission by providing the resources they need to help a veteran in crisis and bring awareness to the cause. How-to videos, training and more veteran suicide prevention resources are located on the Be the One webpage, betheone.org, which has been refreshed for easier navigation and new resources have been added.
Visit betheone.org to find:
Training. Whether you’re looking for in-person or virtual, there are several training options to help you intervene safely and confidently when a veteran may be at risk. These suicide prevention training options include the Columbia Lighthouse Project, QPR (question, persuade, refer) and VA S.A.V.E.
How-to videos. If you are coordinating an event at your post, district or department related to Be the One, two videos share how to organize an event and engage the media.
Social media images and messages. Promote your Be the One event or spread awareness about the Legion’s suicide prevention mission with this social media promotional kit.
Merchandise. Show your support for Be the One with branded shirts, hats, pins, coins and more.
Media awareness. Personal stories, public service announcements, Be the One-focused American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast episodes are featured on the Legion’s YouTube channel’s Be the One playlist.
Stay informed of events, resources and training related to Be the One by signing up for the free monthly e-newsletter.
- Be the One