Pathway

Safeguard Essentials — Community Connectors

Learn how to recognize when a veteran may be struggling and how to start a conversation that opens the door to help. Gain foundational understanding of veteran experiences, communication strategies, and available resources in your community.

This pathway is for you if you are a:

Neighbor, coworker, or community member
Volunteer at community organizations
Faith community leader, staff, or volunteer
Employer or workplace colleague
Professional caregiver (e.g., ALF, home health aides)
Service provider (e.g., education, housing, legal, financial assistance)
Anyone who encounters Veterans in community settings

Enroll in this pathway to start learning.

The Basics of Military Culture

Want to learn more about the US military and Veteran population? Here’s where you start. Our new Military Culture course series takes a deeper dive into four defining aspects of daily life in the military: Service, Values, People, and Transition.

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Communicating With Veterans

This course discusses how to communicate effectively with Veterans using communication tools, such as open-ended questions, affirmations, and reflections.

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VA S.A.V.E.

In collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, this course covers suicide risk in the military and Veteran communities. Learn to identify at-risk Veterans and use S.A.V.E. steps to help make a difference.

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Secure Firearm Storage Conversations: STORES & Minutes Matter

Secure Firearm Storage Conversations (STORES/MM Training) is a 30-minute, self-paced eLearning course designed for clinicians and community partners who engage with Veterans and their families.

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Building Belonging: Understanding and Supporting Veterans in Faith Communities

Faith communities have long been a source of comfort, hope, and support for those facing difficult times. In this course, you'll learn how faith communities can become places of support for Veterans and those facing trauma.

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Become Safeguard Certified as a Community Connector!

Complete all of the courses and unlock your Safeguard Certified badge.