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National Warrior Call Day: Combating Isolation and Veteran Suicide Crisis

The US Senate designates November 17, 2024, as National Warrior Call Day to highlight the suicide crisis among service members and veterans. The goal is to encourage all citizens, especially peers, to call a 'warrior,' have an honest conversation, and connect them with necessary support structures. This initiative aims to combat isolation, which is a major factor contributing to mental health issues and high suicide rates.
Key points
Designation of November 17, 2024, as "National Warrior Call Day" to focus on combating veteran isolation.
Encouraging citizens to actively reach out to veterans and service members to provide peer support and access to help.
Highlighting alarming suicide statistics among veterans, which are significantly higher than in the non-veteran adult population.
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Additional Information
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 17, 2024, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.
Print number: SRES 838
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2024-09-23