Guides & Toolkits

In 30 seconds, Face the Fight delivers a powerful reminder: the battles veterans carry are not always visible. By reaching out, starting a conversation, and showing up for the veterans in our lives, we can help ensure no one faces them alone.

Face the Fight’s two-minute PSA takes a deeper look at the unseen struggles veterans may carry—and the role each of us can play in helping. Through connection, honest conversation, and collective action, we can challenge stigma and help veterans find support before a crisis occurs.

This one-pager provides a high-level overview of Face the Fight, detailing its mission, approach, impact, and key facts related to veteran suicide.

Three years later, our coalition of more than 300 organizations has impacted more than 1.4 million lives, invested more than $41 million in evidence-informed solutions, and is helping build a future where service members, veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors are connected to support before a crisis occurs.

Our Strategic Plan outlines our vision, identifies our priorities, and sets the course for meaningful and quantitative impact.

In 2024, Face the Fight’s collective efforts produced significant strides in preventing veteran suicide. See how we have turned momentum into measurable progress.

See how Face the Fight launched, built the coalition, and laid the groundwork for impact with early milestones and partner stories.

The words we use can reduce stigma, encourage help-seeking, and support suicide prevention. This practical guide offers clear recommendations for communicating about suicide with accuracy, respect, and hope—including preferred language, terms to avoid, safety considerations, and crisis resources.