Veterans and Family Support -

VETERANS AND FAMILY SUPPORT

2026-2027 Department Chairman - Bonnie Riggs, briggs6012@gmail.com, 360-226-2886

Veterans, service members and their families often face unexpected challenges and the VFW Auxiliary is here to assist them in their time of need.

The Veterans & Family Support Program:

Offers support for veterans, service members and their families. Our Veterans & Family Support includes a list of 20 organizations and agencies that offer support to veterans, service members and their families.

Promotes Veteran and Military Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Mental Wellness
Each day, an estimated 20 veterans commit suicide. You can help lower this number and make a difference in the life of a veteran or service member in crisis by educating yourself and others about the warning signs of suicide.

Promotes VFW's National Veterans Service (NVS)

Promotes VFW's Veterans & Military Support Programs

Additional Resources

PACT ACT INFORMATION

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Suicide Prevention & Mental Wellness

SEPTEMBER is Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Month.
The Veteran & Military Suicide Awareness Blue Teardrop Sticker is the VFW Auxiliary’s symbol to give this issue the attention it so desperately needs. Wear the teardrop to open a conversation; when asked what the teardrop is, share that it’s to create awareness for veteran and military suicide.
The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 988 and press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.
WDVA Suicide Prevention Community Based Services Grant Account - you can donate to this state project.