Gala For Oklahoma Veterans Hopes To Fight Veteran Suicide

This has been a tough week for veterans after a deadly attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. It can lead to trauma for veterans who are back home. Rachel Runfola with Community Service Council's Oklahoma Veteran Alliance joined News On 6 Saturday morning to discuss a special event aimed at combating veteran suicide.

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It is our policy to provide resources for anybody considering self-harm when reporting about a situation involving suicide or a suicide attempt. 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a certified listener, call 1-800-273-8255.

The Veterans Crisis Line and Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) connect veterans and service members in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.

Crisis Text Line is a texting service for emotional crisis support. To speak with a trained listener, text HELLO to 741741. It is free, available 24/7, and confidential.