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Where can you turn when a loved one, fellow veteran, or first responder shows signs they may be considering suicide? Whether you are concerned about someone else or seeking help yourself, reaching out is an important step toward care, connection, and hope—and toward our shared goal of zero suicides in New Hampshire.
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Did you know that a recent VA study found that post-9/11 veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) had a suicide rate three times that of the general U.S. adult population. These frequently asked questions help veterans, first responders, families, and caregivers understand TBI, recognize suicide warning signs, and find support in New Hampshire.
Suicide prevention is possible, and recognizing warning signs can help save a life. For veterans and first responders—including those living with traumatic brain injury (TBI)—changes in behavior, mood, or connection with others may signal a need for support. Learn what to look for, how to ask directly about suicide, and where to find help.
The Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire’s Brain Matters virtual training series offers upcoming learning opportunities
New Hampshire's EMS providers, firefighters, police officers, and dispatchers face repeated trauma on the job. Learn why mental health support and suicide prevention are critical for those who protect our communities.
Towards Zero Suicides, previously known as the NH Coalition for Suicide Prevention, is a website that serves as a suicide prevention resource, with a focus on first responders, veterans, people who have sustained a brain injury
NH first responders may experience repeated exposure to trauma, loss, unpredictable schedules and high-stakes decisions.