Mental health

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.26.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.  

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.25.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.  

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.24.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.  

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.23.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.  

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.20.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.  

IAVA Daily News Brief 01.19.12

Here are some of today's top stories and happenings at IAVA. Prefer to receive real-time updates about major stories and legislation that IAVA is tracking? Follow us on Twitter @IAVAPressRoom.  

VA Suicide Prevention Programs

On behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 member veterans and supporters, thank you for inviting me to speak on one of the most pressing issues facing veterans and their families: the staggeringly high rate of suicide among services members and veterans.  

Combating Veteran Suicide in New York City

On behalf of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America’s 200,000 member veterans and supporters, thank you for inviting me to speak on one of the most pressing issues facing veterans and their families: the staggeringly high rate of suicide amongst services members and veterans.  

October 4

Stephen Colbert and Corporal Aaron Mankin to be Honored at IAVA's Fifth Annual Heroes Gala

IAVA will host its Fifth Annual Heroes Gala on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City as part of “Veterans Week 2011” and Veterans Day on 11/11/11.  Brian Williams, Anchor and Managing Editor at NBC Nightly News, will return as Master of Ceremonies for this premier event. For more information, visit our Heroes Gala webpage.  

August 24

Hundreds of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Attend Washington Nationals' Baseball Game

IAVA brought hundreds of Member Veterans and their families to the Washington Nationals game as part of IAVA’s national campaign with Miller High Life to give vets a “Piece of the High Life.” The second year of the campaign has sponsored massive events all summer long in cities ranging from Los Angeles to Raleigh to Baltimore. Over five hundred Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families will attend the Nationals game, with one delivering the line-up card and one throwing out the first pitch.