VA clinics deal with rise in veteran suicide

VA clinics deal with rise in veteran suicide
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - As the US Military continues to grapple with the high number of suicides local programs are making progress with the issue.
By: WDAY Staff Reports, WDAY
12-22-2011

As the US Military continues to grapple with the high number of suicides local programs are making progress with the issue.

Since 9/11, the Fargo VA’s Seamless Transition Program has enrolled 6,000 soldiers. Four thousand have had visits with the special VA program which works with those coming home after deployment.

This comes as Minnesota State legislators heard from returning guardsmen who have struggled with depression and suicide attempts after coming home from the war. In the past 4 years, 20 soldiers in Minnesota have taken their life. It’s the 2nd highest rate in the country.
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