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 $747,464 Project Grant under the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (CFDA 64.055) to the Georgia Department of Veterans Service, a sub-awardee of the State of Georgia Office of the Governor Division. The funding supports community-based outreach, suicide prevention services, and connections to VA and community resources to address the mental health needs of veterans and their families in Georgia. Through this one-year grant from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, the Georgia Department of Veterans Service will deliver services such as conducting outreach events, providing counseling and case management, facilitating referrals to VA programs, and coordinating with community partners to enhance service delivery for veterans at risk of suicide.

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)