Construction Veterans Reducing Suicide

02/21/2026

In just 2 months on April 22,2026 we will celebrate our first anniversary of Construction Veterans Reducing Su***de - CVRS
Our web site (which wasn’t set until a bit after we stood up) has seen over 85k visitors.
It would be amazing to see us hit 100k visitors by our first year mark.
If you could share this web site with fellow construction vets, and those wishing to support those vets that are building the foundations of our future, we would really appreciate the help.

A Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Program for Military Veterans in Construction To empower military veterans working in the construction industry to serve as tra ...

02/21/2026

Another great Team that is serving those who served…

Fox Bravo Overland is preparing for its 2026 expeditions serving veterans and first responders. These multi-day overland trips focus on skill development, leadership, and building strong community in the outdoors.

If you support our mission, consider making a donation or sharing this campaign. Every contribution helps fund fuel, food, permits, and essential equipment for the upcoming season.

Donate here:
https://www.fboverland.com/donation-levels

02/18/2026

The 2025 National Veteran Su***de Prevention Annual Report presents comprehensive data and strategies to address su***de among Veterans and non-Veteran U.S. adults from 2001 to 2023. ​
Su***de Prevention Approach ​

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prioritizes su***de prevention as a public health issue, emphasizing community involvement and collaboration among healthcare providers, families, and organizations. ​

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) addresses risk factors like mental health issues, substance misuse, and social isolation while promoting protective factors such as connectedness and coping skills. ​

VHA employs data-driven strategies to identify high-risk groups and implement tiered prevention activities:

Primary Prevention focuses on overall health promotion. ​

Secondary Prevention involves early detection and intervention for at-risk individuals. ​

Tertiary Prevention provides crisis intervention and ongoing care for those in acute distress. ​



Integrated care ensures coordination between VA and non-VA providers, while lethal means safety initiatives promote secure storage of fi****ms and medications. ​

Su***de Statistics and Risk Factors

In 2023, 6,398 Veterans died by su***de, representing 1.46% of all Veteran deaths. ​

Key risk factors identified include pain issues (52.3%), sleep problems (51.5%), and relationship issues (31.9%). ​

Su***de rates are notably higher among Veterans in Priority Group 5, particularly those aged 18-34. ​

Fi****ms were involved in 73.3% of Veteran su***de deaths, highlighting the need for secure storage practices.

Legislative Support and Community Initiatives

The Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment (COMPACT) Act and the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act support expanded care and community-based services. ​

Over 2,800 coalitions across the U.S. work to enhance resources and awareness, with significant outcomes reported from community grant programs. ​

Research and Innovations

VHA is piloting AI-enabled models to improve risk reduction strategies and enhance early identification of at-risk Veterans. ​

Ongoing partnerships aim to develop advanced support options and improve access to care, ensuring comprehensive support for Veterans. ​

The report marks a decade of annual assessments on Veteran su***de, with future reports expected to include additional data elements.

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02/14/2026

Get the training to help a brother in need, where we are.
In the field, on site, side by side. Peer to peer, we can find the path.

02/13/2026

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

I am proud to support and personally know Randall Scott White, and I am attending the gala tonight on behalf of Construction Veterans Reducing Su***de - CVRS to help bring this talk out in the open.

Spyral - This new documentary takes audiences inside the raw and unfiltered experience of a family navigating mental illness, offering a deeply personal look at resilience, vulnerability, and the human spirit. Years in the making, the film is constructed entirely from home video footage spanning more than 13 years in the life of Randall White and his late wife.

What begins as a love story — boy meets girl, they fall in love, get married, have a baby — slowly transforms into a painful journey through undiagnosed bipolar disorder.

This same story can be seen in the construction, veteran and along with so many other lives.

Austin. Texas--- Mental illness doesn’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes it begins quietly — in small shifts, subtle changes, moments that don’t yet have a name.

02/04/2026

The Veterans Crisis Prevention campaign ad:

Service looks different for every Veteran. No matter when, where or how you served, the latest “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” PSAs remind Veterans: you deserve sup...

02/03/2026

Ok Austin Area Veterans, here is another step on that pathway.. know what your benifits are and how to use them… share with the Veteran Co-worker on your site!

01/31/2026

Hello to all the newcomers!
I’m Shiloh the founder of CVRS. I was asked to send the Teams meeting invite that was sent out that you may have received via email.

We meet quarterly for now and just finished up our Q4 meeting on Jan 27, 2026.

Our real next meeting will be 21st April. 2-3pm. (Our 1st anniversary is the 4/22)

But the exciting portion will be our Health Hike to the Top of Texas !(Guadalupe Peak) the weekend before on April 17-18-19.

So, save the calendar invite for the Third Tuesday every quarter as we gather up for training and outreach.

Training provided so far for members :
*VA Save
* AGC Construction Mental Health and Su***de prevention for Supervisors
*Safe Projects- Safe Vets: Military Wellness Workshop

Coming soon -
* Vital Cog
*Mates (from Australia)
*Compass

The training is targeted to Veterans in the Construction Industry, so you will have the two sides of that training presented (Construction and Military)
It’s up to us to blend them into what works for us..

And we have a sponsor working on Hats for our members, the mock up is in the pic.. I like the lower one that is close cut, but all of these are pretty Bad @$$..
So thank you to SCOTT MARTIN and Surviving Lifes Pickles for all the support we are getting!!

01/25/2026

It’s been a few days for posting, due to being away at the 2025 Winter AGC Safety & Health Conference. I was honored to sit in the session for the Mental Health Workshop and breakout session, where I shared the mission of CVRS.
I’m not exactly the model type but I did get to show off the CVRS t-shirt and pocket cards, along with stories of success and our goal of Hiking to the Top of Texas!
Join us this Thursday in Austin for quarterly meeting and hike plan.