The American Legion is committed to reducing veteran suicide through its Be the One initiative by empowering individuals to end the stigma surrounding mental health to save lives. To support this effort, The American Legion and Columbia University Lighthouse Project provide free suicide prevention training by using the Columbia Protocol, the leading evidence-based tool for suicide risk screening. 

The American Legion is committed to reducing veteran suicide through its Be the One initiative by empowering individuals to end the stigma surrounding mental health to save lives. To support this effort, The American Legion and Columbia University Lighthouse Project provide free suicide prevention training by using the Columbia Protocol, the leading evidence-based tool for suicide risk screening.  The Columbia Protocol is a 90-minute session on Zoom that provides a simple, clear framework to identify suicidal thoughts and behaviors, enabling anyone to confidently ask the right questions and take action. Three suicide prevention trainings will be held this month: - Thursday, June 4, 12-1:30 p.m. ET REGISTER - Wednesday, June 10, 5:30-7 p.m. ET REGISTER - Thursday, June 25, 2:30-4 p.m. ET REGISTER For future trainings visit the Be the One training page.  The American Legion National Headquarters 700 N. Pennsylvania St., P.O Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206 Updates, resources, and special offers for veterans and their families.