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Native American Veteran Suicide Prevention Products
Native American Veteran Suicide Prevention
The suicide rate for Native American Veterans who receive care from the VA went up by 7.8% from 2021-2022 (Office of Suicide Prevention, 2025). Native Americans serve in the military at higher rates than any other race group. These Veterans face unique challenges that may increase their risk for suicide. Because of this, it’s important to provide support and suicide prevention efforts that honor their culture, promote healing, and strengthen communities. Below you’ll find resources to help communities and health care providers who work with Native American Veterans in suicide prevention.
Guidance and resources to help VA Suicide Prevention Teams build partnerships with Tribes in community-based suicide prevention efforts
Tools to help health care providers deliver culturally responsive care and better understand Native American Veterans’ health care needs
Clinical tips and considerations for providers on suicide risk screening, evaluation, risk mitigation, and strength building with Native American Veterans
Background information and clinical tips for collaborative safety planning with Native American Veterans
Educational materials that explain how social factors affect suicide risk in the Native American Veteran population and how providers and policymakers can respond
If you have questions or comments about these tools, please email SRMConsult@va.gov .
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