ANY DOOR. THE RIGHT SUPPORT.

Together, We Can Prevent Veteran Suicide

Join us in creating a community of care equipped to safeguard the lives of veterans. Safeguard Veterans gives you the tools to help — anytime, anywhere.

These trainings are part of a one-year research pilot program funded by the VA Office of Suicide Prevention. By clicking "Enroll in the Program" below, you'll be prompted to agree to participate in the study before proceeding to access the training.

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What is Safeguard Veterans?

Safeguard Veterans is a one-year research pilot program funded by the VA Office of Suicide Prevention to test whether bundling evidence-based interventions across clinical and community settings can reduce barriers to access, improve Veteran care coordination, and expand local capacity.

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Everyone has a part to play in supporting Veterans.

Whether you’re a family member, healthcare provider, first responder, peer, or community leader, each pathway offers tailored training to help you prevent Veteran suicide. Click on each of the pathway icons below to learn more.
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Expert-developed courses to prevent Veteran suicide.

All Safeguard courses include a Certificate of Completion. Select courses offer no-cost Continuing Education (CE) credits, noted below.  

Courses are organized into five learning pathways. Many courses apply to more than one pathway.

  • 15 Things Veterans Want You To Know
  • 15 Things Veterans Want You To Know for Healthcare Providers*
  • The Basics of Military Culture
  • Communicating with Veterans
  • Connecting with the Veteran in Your Life
  • Finding the Words: Families & Loved Ones
  • Finding the Words: Leaders
  • Finding the Words: Peers
  • Respite for Military and Veteran Caregivers
  • Suicide Prevention and the Secure Storage of Firearms: Conversations for Everyone
  • Grief & Trauma
  • Crisis Response Plan: An Introductory Course for People Who Support Veterans 
  • Crisis Response Plan for Healthcare Providers*
  • VA S.A.V.E. 
  • Substance Use Disorder in Military and Veteran Populations*
  • Building Belonging: Understanding and Supporting Veterans in Faith Communities
  • Suicide Prevention and Safety Planning in the Emergency Department: SPI & SPI+ Training*
  • STORES/Minutes Matter 
  • Postvention: Healing After Suicide Loss

*Continuing education credits available

Showcase your dedication to preventing Veteran suicide

Once you complete specific pathways, you can earn free badges and certificates to share your dedication to preventing Veteran suicide. Earn a badge by:

  • Creating a free Safeguard account
  • Completing an "Essentials" pathway
  • Continuing your learning with an "Advanced" pathway

Frequently Asked Questions

To register for a course, head to the Enroll page to complete your registration form and consent form. During registration, you'll be asked to provide contact information and information about your background, including:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • The county and zip code you are located in
  • How you heard about the Safeguard Veterans program
  • Your affiliation with the Veteran community
  • How you currently support the Veteran community
  • Your familiarity with suicide prevention training
  • If you agree to receive follow-up surveys from us

Once you've chosen to participate and created your account, you can browse our Course Catalog or take a quick 1-minute survey to find the pathway that best aligns with your experience and goals. 

Yes, eligible courses offer continuing education credit for healthcare professionals. The number of credits and specific accrediting bodies are listed on each course page.

The length of each training ranges from 10 minutes to 1 hour. The pathways are about 1-2 hours in length. 

If you only have a few minutes, you can start each course and pick up right where you left off when you come back. 

If you have forgotten or misplaced your password, head to the password reset page to reset it. 

After completing each course, you will earn a certificate of completion. You can click the "Get Your Certificate" button in the top left-hand corner of the course, or click here to view a list of all your certificates. 

Safeguard Veterans is a one-year research pilot program funded by the VA Office of Suicide Prevention to test whether bundling evidence-based interventions across clinical and community settings can reduce barriers to access, improve Veteran care coordination, and expand local capacity.

Taking place within six communities across the Nation, this program combines proven suicide prevention strategies to strengthen local systems to help Veterans—especially those not currently using VHA or other VA services.

At its heart, Safeguard Veterans is about preventing and reducing Veteran deaths by suicide. Many Veterans seek help outside traditional clinical settings and face fragmented systems. Safeguard aims to reduce gaps between services, improve handoffs, and expand community capacity so Veterans can access timely, appropriate support from VA or non-VA supportive services.

To learn more, explore the Safeguard Veterans Resource Hub.