Every day, 17 veterans across the country take their own lives – a significantly higher number than the civilian population. Here’s how you can help ahead of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth: ✔️ Get involved with a veteran organization. ✔️ Get to know a veteran. Learn about their service & struggles. "The only way we can honor their sacrifice is to make sure we never forget it." – Executive Director Cole Lyle in an interview with Dr. Nicole Cross on Spectrum News 1 Texas.