Pathway

Safeguard Essentials — Trusted Companions for Veterans

Draw on your shared experience of service to recognize when a fellow veteran may be in crisis. Learn how to start supportive conversations, reduce stigma, and connect peers to resources that can save lives.

This pathway is for you if you are a Veteran and a:

Veteran supporting other Veterans (peer support)
Spouse, partner
Family member (parent, sibling, child)
Close personal friend or battle buddy
Caregiver
Trusted mentor or long-term supporter

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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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Finding the Words: Peers

This course provides resources and guidance to help individuals find the words to have critical conversations. Learners will explore five principles to help them confidently connect with their peers during a difficult time.

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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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Become Safeguard Certified as a Trusted Companion!

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