Stories & Insights

Elevating hope by bringing voices and resources together to drive change.

Stories from across the Face the Fight coalition spotlight the people, partnerships, and proven solutions advancing veteran suicide prevention. Through lived experience, shared learning, and collective action, we’re highlighting what works, inspiring hope, and helping more veterans and the people who support them get the support they deserve.

Impact Stories

2026 Annual Coalition Convening: Bringing the Movement Together in Louisville

More than 250 attendees from over 125 organizations gathered to strengthen partnerships, celebrate progress, and advance veteran suicide prevention.

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Buddy Check Week: Mobilizing Veterans to Reach Out and Connect

From October 20-24, 2025, Buddy Check Week encouraged veterans to check in with one another and helped spark thousands of meaningful moments of connection.

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Face the Fight Night at the Opry Returns for World Suicide Prevention Day 2025

A powerful night at the Grand Ole Opry brought artists, advocates, and supporters together to shine a national spotlight on veteran suicide prevention.

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September 3, 2025

America’s Warrior Partnership Implements Holistic Screening in Rural and Tribal Communities

Face the Fight funding enables America’s Warrior Partnership’s implementation of holistic screening, including suicide risk assessments utilizing the C-SSRS, in rural and tribal communities.
August 8, 2025

Face the Fight-Funded Training From Overwatch Project / FORGE Saves Lives

With support from Face the Fight, Overwatch Project / FORGE provides suicide prevention training that prepares participants to intervene with confidence.
March 31, 2025

The Power of Coming Together: A Milestone Gathering

Over 200 representatives from corporate, nonprofit and community partners convened at USAA’s headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, for Face the Fight’s first in-person coalition meeting.
January 10, 2025

Check-In: Expanding Access to Quality Care

In partnership with the Bush Institute, Face the Fight now features the Veteran Wellness Alliance’s “Check-In” on its website.
November 7, 2024

Vets4Warriors Strengthens Risk Assessment and Safety Planning

Face the Fight’s collaboration with Vets4Warriors has enhanced the use of screening tools, leading to better risk assessments and the creation of safety plans.
November 1, 2024

Expanding Reach During VA's Buddy Check Week

With support from Starbucks, Face the Fight activated a national effort to expand veteran peer-to-peer connection during the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Buddy Check Week.
October 11, 2024

Centerstone Military Services Expands Its Suicide-Specific Training for Mental Health Therapists

Through funding from Face the Fight, Centerstone Military Services has significantly expanded its suicide-specific training for mental health therapists.
October 1, 2024

Encouragement Booth: Amplifying Messages of Support

With support from Walmart, Face the Fight launched the Encouragement Booth—an interactive experience where individuals could record uplifting personalized messages for veterans.
September 15, 2024

World Suicide Prevention Day: Face the Fight Takes the Stage

Presenting partner Humana hosted Face the Fight Night at the Grand Ole Opry—a powerful event that brought veteran suicide prevention to center stage on one of country music’s most iconic backdrops.
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