The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration awarded a $507,028 Project Grant to the Illinois Joining Forces Foundation (IJF) on September 30, 2024 under the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (CFDA 64.055). This grant supports IJF's community-based suicide prevention efforts targeting veterans and their families in Illinois. The funding enables IJF to provide outreach, suicide prevention services, and connection to VA and community resources, aligning with the VA's National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide. Key services delivered through this grant include conducting outreach events, providing counseling and case management, facilitating referrals to VA programs, and coordinating with local partners to enhance service delivery for veterans at high risk of suicide.
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