Suicide prevention grants are awarded to eligible entities to meet the needs of eligible individuals and their families through outreach, provision or coordination of suicide prevention services,…

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration awarded a $750,000 Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (CFDA 64.055) to Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. (dba St. Vincent de Paul Cares), a non-profit organization. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2023, will fund community-based suicide prevention efforts to meet the needs of veterans and their families through outreach, provision of suicide prevention services, and connection to VA and community resources, as described in 38 CFR Part 78. Key activities will include conducting outreach events, providing counseling and case management, facilitating referrals to VA healthcare and support programs, and coordinating with community partners to enhance service delivery for veterans at risk of suicide. The award has a period of performance from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.

Suicide prevention grants are awarded to eligible entities to meet the needs of eligible individuals and their families through outreach, provision or coordination of suicide prevention services, and connection to VA and community resources as described in 38 CFR part 78 (https://WWW.ecfr.GOV/current/title-38/chapter-i/part-78?TOC=1)