WAT22 is a very needed organization! It brings Veterans together in times of extreme need! They have the potential to continue to grow and save countless lives!!
I learned about this awesome group of people a few months ago and knew I had to get involved. I know of no other group of people who believe in their hearts that their purpose in life is to save a Veteran In a crisis. If everyone saves one Veteran, what an awesome thing ......
I am a veteran who struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. When my wife found We Are The 22 I became aware that I wasn't alone, that there are many veterans who like me were turning to substance abuse and self medication. I had suffered in silence for years, so I decided to reach out to Mikel Brooks. When we spoke we exchanged stories & found similarities. Over the years I'd learned that by helping others I was in turn helping myself emotionally so I was excited to serve alongside the members of We Are The 22 when the opportunity arose. I attended the Applied Suicide Intervention Training & Wat22 inhouse training and became an active responder. I've since been on several Suicide Interventions & each time it has helped me stay proactive in my community & benefitted me mentally & emotionally. We were able to get the veterans much needed help within the VA, connected to resources in the community & find reasons to live. I'm happy to be a part of a "boots on the ground" organization that directly impacts & serves veterans in there time of need, in whatever ways possible, but mainly to prevent loss of life.
I absolutely love this organization it had given me a sense of purpose for my life. This is a great team and family at the we are the 22.
Over the years I've sat in a lot of meetings. In these meetings I've heard about programs and plans on how to help veterans. This is the first organization I've seen that actually physically goes to the veteran and his family. They are a boots on the ground organization. They connect with the veteran and help get the veteran connected to resources. 22 veterans every 24 hours commit suicide ,that is entirely too many.
The men and women in this organization are amazing. When a veteran is in a mental crisis they come to you and stay with you until you’ve either gotten a clear head or the medical help that is needed
WAT 22 is all about taking care of their own. We lose too many Vets every day and WAT 22 is there to be that ear, that brother, that sister that they may need in times of trouble. Ran by Vets for Vets!
Wat22 is a great organization that focuses on Veteran Suicide prevention. They truly care about saving Veteran lives and make a difference in the community.
When a family member was in trouble, drugs had him spiraling down, and he was constantly saying things suggesting he didn't care if he lived or died, I contacted We Are The 22. The response was so quick and so helpful. They even followed up to see how he was doing.
I watched the organization grow, saving lives, saving families the pain of losing a loved one, and saving communities from losing loved friends. They respond night or day, good weather or bad, and have saved well over 400 lives about 4 years, and have done it because to a person, they care.
We Are The 22 are trained responders. They talk potential suicide victims down and have not lost a single veteran, they saved them all.
They often team with first responders, but almost always are the first ones to engage the veteran in crisis. Who better to help a veteran, than another veteran who has "been there."
They are equipped with KEVLAR vests, trauma kits and NARCAN, and years of military experience. Some of them have fought side by side in battle and perform amazingly under pressure.
I now work for We Are The 22 and am honored and proud to be a part of a unique mission. No one else does what We Are The 22 does. Veterans saving veterans lives, pulling our brothers and sisters back from the brink of crisis and getting them help they need.
A contingent of battle tested veterans who know that for some, war lingers in the mind, and some scars can't be seen. Many of the We Are The 22 responders have been there, seen the dark side, and want to be sure someone is there to save life of the next veteran in crisis.
This organization, these veterans, these heroes all, are a God-send to their brothers and sisters who otherwise would be alone in a time when they least need to be.
Most people don’t know what it’s like to be in the military. Serving the country and then going back to civilian life can be tough. We Are the 22 is just a phone call away. Veterans helping veterans. An ear to listen or a shoulder the cry on in the darkest times. It’s an all volunteer group of veterans waiting to be help their brother or sister veterans.
This great organization helped my friend when she needed it the most . They are super professional , obviously trained, and very good at what they do - helping veterans in suicidal crisis. This should be at the top of everyone’s worthwhile cause list. They go in the moment of crisis . They don’t just do prevention efforts. They actually respond to the veteran who is having suicidal ideations or possibly attempting.
WAT22 is the best military non profit organization that I have found. These guys truly care about there veterans and will stop at nothing to get the help.
Suicide prevention alone is a passion of mine...veteran suicide prevention is even more so...I cannot describe the emotion I feel for this organization...much love ❤
It wasn't until I saw We Are the 22 in action that I fully "got it."
When suicide intervention efforts have failed and we are alerted of a veteran in suicidal crisis, We Are the 22 jumps into action. Our teams are on standby twenty-four hours a day to respond in person to Arkansas veterans in suicidal crisis to provide peer support and get them to the help they need.
Absolutely phenomenal! We Are the 22 is on the front lines literally saving lives.