VFW Post 4961 Family

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month.

For most of the country this is the month the conversation happens. For Mission 22 it is every day of the year.

But we are grateful for September. Because for thirty days more people are willing to say the word out loud. More families feel permission to talk about what they lost. More Veterans hear that asking for help is not the same as giving up.

If you have lost someone, we are carrying them with you this month.

If you are still fighting, we are in this with you. Not just in September.

For those we have lost. For those we are still fighting for.

If you or a Veteran you know is struggling, reach out. The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day. Dial 988 then Press 1, or text 838255.

Learn more about our programs at Mission22.org 🔗

Who are you carrying with you this month? You do not have to say more than a first name. 👇

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09/02/2026

I want you to check on your people, but also take a few minutes and do an internal self-check. Many times, we get so wrapped up in the world around us and helping others....we forget about ourselves. If you don't take care of yourself, eventually you will become what we called "combat ineffective" on active duty. Meaning, you no longer have the ability to help others because you are in such a bad state yourself.

- Mother Goose