National Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End Suicide
Executive Order 2019-04437
|Signed on March 6, 2019
45th Presidency
What it means
Creates a task force to develop a national roadmap to prevent veteran suicide. The initiative aims to coordinate efforts across federal, state, local governments and private organizations to address the crisis of 20 veterans dying by suicide daily. The task force must deliver its plan within one year.
Expected impact
- Better coordination among government agencies and private organizations to provide more comprehensive support for veterans
- Development of a research strategy to identify at-risk veterans and improve intervention methods
- Potential new grant programs for local communities to enhance veteran services and support
- Improved data sharing between federal partners and community organizations
- A more holistic approach to veteran wellness that addresses quality of life beyond clinical interventions