Veterans
The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) enables VA to provide resources toward community-based suicide prevention efforts to meet the needs of Veterans and their families through outreach, suicide prevention services, and connection to VA and community resources.
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Hope Exists Veterans Mobile Outreach is a dedicated initiative committed to addressing the critical issues of suicide awareness and reconnecting veterans with essential VA services. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by our brave men and women who have served in the military, this program strives to bridge the gap and offer vital support. The outreach effort is not only focused on raising awareness about the prevalence of suicide among veterans but also on providing a lifeline to those who may be struggling. By mobilizing resources and reaching out directly to veterans, the program aims to create a network that fosters a sense of community and belonging. In addition to linking veterans with necessary VA services, Hope Exists is dedicated to establishing a social and emotional outlet. Through organized activities, events, and peer support, the initiative works to create a supportive environment where veterans can connect, share experiences, and find solace. By combining suicide awareness, reconnection to VA services, and the provision of social and emotional outlets, Hope Exists Veterans Mobile Outreach stands as a beacon of hope for those who have served, demonstrating that their well-being is a priority and that they are not alone in their journey towards healing.
About:
The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) is a community-based outreach and suicide prevention program designed to reduce suicide risk and improve wellbeing for eligible Veterans and their families.
The SSG Fox SPGP is funded through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP), of which the County of Atlantic Cape, Cumberland was awarded. SSG Fox SPGP enables VA to provide resources toward community-based suicide prevention efforts to meet the needs of Veterans and their families through outreach, suicide prevention services, and connection to VA and community resources.
Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox:
The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) honors Veteran Parker Gordon Fox, who joined the Army in 2014 and was a sniper instructor at the U.S. Army Infantry School at Ft. Benning, GA. Known for a life of generosity and kindness to others in need, SSG Fox died by suicide on July 21, 2020, at the age of 25.
Services Provided:
• Peer support
• Case management
• Education on suicide risk and prevention to families and communities
• VA benefits assistance
• Assistance with obtaining and coordinating other benefits provided by the federal government, a state or local government, or an eligible entity
• Assistance with emergent needs relating to health care services, daily living services, personal financial planning and counseling, transportation services, temporary income support services, fiduciary and representative payee services, legal services to assist the eligible individual with issues that may contribute to the risk of suicide, and childcare
• Other services necessary for improving the mental health status and well-being and reducing the suicide risk of eligible individuals and their families as VA determines appropriate.
• Outreach to identify those at risk of suicide
Agencies Involved:
The SSG Fox SPGP is a collaborative effort by Eric Scheffler - CFO Hope Exists Foundation and Dr. Richard Jermyn -Rowan - Virtua (Grantee).
Eligibility:
1. Atlantic, Cape, Cumberland County, New Jersey Resident
2. An eligible individual as defined by the SSG Fox SPGP
3. At risk of suicide, as identified by the SSG Fox SPGP
How to Enroll in the SSG Fox SPGP:
• Please submit an inquiry through the "Contact Us" section below
• Fill out the form below for additional information
More Information:
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program -
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