Together With Juneau Veterans (TWJV) began in Juneau in the

Fall of 2021. The TWJV program works to strengthen local support for local veterans in Juneau. The purpose of the organization is to enlist rural veterans and their local partners to join forces to reduce veteran suicide in our community. 

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Mission:

The mission of Together With Juneau Veterans is to prevent veteran suicide by spreading awareness within the veteran community by sharing available services, promoting self-imposed interventions that reduce access to lethal means, linking at risk veterans with organizations that help persons at risk before, during, and after crisis, and by sharing personal experiences to reduce the stigma surrounding persons at risk of suicide.

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• Reduce suicide and the suffering that leads to suicide among veterans in Juneau

• Create a culture of building hope

• Provide resources for veterans

• Improve the resources that are available (training for medical and mental health professionals)

• Promote linkage between veterans and services

• Improve awareness and reduce stigma around mental health and suicide prevention for veterans and civilians in Juneau

• Providing education about the warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide

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