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,…

This federal Project Grant award of $750,000 was provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration under the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (CFDA 64.055) to Westcare Oregon, Inc., a non-profit organization. The funding supports community-based suicide prevention efforts targeting veterans and their families through outreach, provision of suicide prevention services, and connection to VA and community resources as outlined in 38 CFR Part 78. Westcare Oregon, Inc. specializes in delivering transitional housing, case management, mental health services, and support programs for veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of suicide. The grant award period is from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. The funding will enable Westcare Oregon to conduct outreach, provide counseling and case management, facilitate referrals to VA healthcare and support programs, and coordinate 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)