- An average of 17 veterans die by suicide every day in the United States.
- Veterans make up only 6.1% of the U.S. population but account for 13.7% of suicides.
- 70% of veteran suicides are by individuals who are not actively engaged in VA care.
- Post-9/11 veterans are at particularly high risk, especially within the first 5 years of separation from service.
(Sources: VA 2024 Annual Suicide Prevention Report, CDC)
At SAVETS, we believe connection saves lives. Our goal is to create a supportive network where every veteran can be heard.