Together With Veterans (TWV) is a community-based suicide prevention program for rural Veterans. TWV involves partnering with rural Veterans and their communities to implement community-based suicide prevention.
Guiding Principles
Veteran-Driven
- Veterans provide permission and work together to implement TWV in their community
- Veterans provide leadership to guide the TWV process
Collaborative
- Community partners play a key role in successfully supporting Veterans and their families
- Community partners who are informed and educated about suicide prevention, and Veteran/military culture are better equipped to address the needs of Veterans
- Collaboration and education will strengthen the suicide prevention network for Veterans, their families and friends
Evidence-Informed
- TWV strategies are drawn from well-researched models that have been shown to effectively reduce suicide
Community-Centered
- TWV partnerships develop a unique suicide prevention action plan based on community strengths and addressing community needs
- TWV action plans are reviewed and revised as needed to promote success
UP TWV
Upper Peninsula Together With Veterans
700 W. Bluff St. Marquette, MI 49855
