Today is Buddy Check day.
Hell, *every* day could be Buddy Check day ... but to make it easy for folks to remember, and to draw attention to the horrific statistic that 22 veterans commit suicide every day, a call to action has been put out for individuals to check in on a veteran they know on the 22nd of each month (at a minimum).
Two minutes of your life might save another.
And *that's* a statistic that can defeat the other statistic.
Remember ... "If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, call the National Crisis Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK. For help specific to veterans, choose option 1."
HELP SPREAD THE WORD:
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/buddy-check-22-day-contact-a-veteran-you-know-and-ask-how-theyre-doing
NO REALLY, HELP SPREAD THE WORD:
http://wreg.com/2015/09/22/buddy-check-day-raises-awareness-of-veteran-suicide/
HELP IS AVAILABLE (VETERANS, PRESS 1):
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
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