44,193 Reported Suicides 2016

22.2% of those are veterans

9811 of the 44,193 were veterans

9811/365= 26.87 or 27 veterans a day commit suicide

 

https://afsp.org/about-suicide/suicide-statistics/

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide.shtml#part_155137

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/suicide-mortality/suicide.htm

https://www.livingworks.net/resources-and-support/are-you-at-risk/

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24-hour service
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text to 838255