The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released its 2023 suicide report, revealing 6,398 Veteran suicides, an average of 17 per day. While slightly fewer than the previous year, the report emphasizes the ongoing need for suicide prevention efforts. The VA is providing $112 million in grants to organizations supporting veterans, funded through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. These grants have supported thousands of veterans and families, increasing access to VA healthcare. The report covers data from 2001-2023.
The latest Department of Veterans Affairs suicide report shows that in 2023, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide, an average of 17 a day. And while there were slightly fewer deaths, the report reinforces the need for continued support and prevention efforts.
The VA says the 2025 report provides the most current and comprehensive picture of suicide among Veterans and non-Veteran U.S. adults from 2001 through 2023.In 2023, the VA says 6,398 Veterans died by suicide, 44 fewer deaths than in 2022 and according to the report, the 2023 total was lower than 14 of the previous 15 years, which the VA says reflects their suicide prevention efforts.To continue its work on preventing veteran suicide, the VA is providing $112 million in grant funding to organizations that provide suicide prevention services to veterans across the country.The VA says the grants are being funded through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, and are available to nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, federally recognized tribes and other community-based organizations that have a demonstrated capacity to serve Veterans. The SSG Fox SPGP honors veteran Parker Gordon Fox, who joined the Army in 2014 and was a sniper instructor at the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia. The VA says Fox was known for a life of generosity and kindness to others in need. Fox died by suicide on July 21, 2020, at the age of 25."These grants invest directly in communities that know Veterans best and are often the first to recognize when someone is struggling. They have been successful in connecting Veterans, service members, and their families — especially those not yet engaged with VA — to services that help reduce suicide risk and promote well-being," said VA Secretary Doug Collins in a release.The VA says in 2025, Fox grants supported more than 17,000 Veterans, service members and family members, including nearly 9,000 Veterans with an elevated risk for suicide. Additionally, the VA says more than 2,500 veterans enrolled in VA health care for the first time in 2025 as a result of their interaction with Fox grantees. Since the launch of Fox grants in 2022, the VA has awarded $210 million to 111 organizations across 46 states, U.S. territories and tribal lands. To learn more about organization eligibility and how to apply, visit the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program page on Grants.gov.
Veteran Suicide VA Suicide Prevention SSG Fox SPGP Mental Health
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Seattle man found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2023 killing of pregnant womanA man charged in the fatal 2023 shooting of a pregnant woman in downtown Seattle has been found not guilty by reason of insanity and will be committed to a stat
Read more »
Man found not guilty for 2023 random shooting of pregnant woman, husband in SeattleThe suspect in a 2023 random shooting in Seattle that left a mother and her unborn baby dead, and injured the woman's husband, has been found not guilty, by reason of insanity.
Read more »
Ethan Salas, Kale Fountain homer in Padres’ Spring Breakout lossEthan Salas originally signed for $5.6 million as the top international amateur in 2023.
Read more »
Fairfax County ignored 2023 detainer against illegal immigrant now accused of murder, ICE saysFairfax County disregarded a federal request filed against Abdul Jalloh, now accused of stabbing an innocent woman to death.
Read more »
You All Missed This 2023 Open-World Game That Blends Yakuza & PersonaComic Book Movies, News, & Digital Comic Books
Read more »
VA providing $112M in grants for veteran suicide prevention programs across the countryThe latest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) suicide report shows that in 2023, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide, an average of 17 a day. And while there were slightly fewer deaths, the report reinforces the need for continued support and prevention efforts.
Read more »