Florida Governor's Challenge

12/23/2023

Supported by Medal of Honor Recipient Gary Littrell and Former MLB Player & Marine Reservist Rick Monday, the Florida Governor's Challenge from The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs highlights the utilization of evidence-based practices (like our Watch Stander training program) to prevent su***de among service members, , and their families.

Watch the public service announcements from Gary Littrell and Rick Monday here: https://www.floridavets.org/governors-challenge/

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12/08/2023

The run is set for next weekend.

11/23/2023

As we gather with loved ones today to celebrate the blessings of this season, we remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve. FDVA wishes you a happy Thanksgiving. 🇺🇸

11/22/2023

Former MLB Player and Marine Reservist Rick Monday supports the Florida Governor’s Challenge to prevent su***de among service members, Veterans, and their families. To succeed, we need everyone to join us and spread the word. Help !

Former MLB Player and Marine Reservist Rick Monday supports the Florida Governor’s Challenge to prevent su***de among service members, Veterans, and their fa...

11/17/2023

Medal of Honor Recipient Gary Littrell supports the Florida Governor’s Challenge to prevent su***de among service members, Veterans, and their families. To succeed, we need everyone to join us and spread the word. Help !

Medal of Honor Recipient Gary Littrell supports the Florida Governor’s Challenge to prevent su***de among service members, Veterans, and their families. To ...

10/18/2023

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Tools that support positive social and emotional health, improve safety, stability, and livability of communities, and address trauma can help us prevent substance abuse. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has tools available if you or anyone you know might be struggling. For more information visit:
https://www.samhsa.gov

10/16/2023

It's National Buddy Check Week! We challenge you to connect or reconnect with your Veteran friends, just to check in.

10/10/2023

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. The Florida Governor’s Challenge Team and our partners want to make mental health care accessible to all our Veterans here in Florida. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call 988 or visit https://floridavets.org/governors-challenge/ for more resources and information.

10/06/2023

Are you or someone you know a Woman Veteran who is not using their earned VA benefits and services? VA would like to hear from you! By filling out this 5-minute anonymous survey, you can directly help improve VA services:

09/29/2023

Yes, you can figure it out. But, you don't need to do it alone.

Stressful life events like divorce, job loss, or housing troubles can be risk factors for su***de. Among Veterans, these challenges can be compounded by stig...

09/27/2023

Florida Governor's Challenge and The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs are proud partners of Florida Department of Children and Families throughout su***de prevention month and all year long. Join us in preventing su***de.

Thank you Governor Ron DeSantis who issued a proclamation designating Florida Su***de Prevention Awareness Month! This month is a time to recognize the importance of healthy families, strong communities, and reduce the risk of su***de through statewide efforts to protect Florida's children and families. ***deFL