Veteran or active-duty and thinking about suicide? Call or text 988, then press 1.
Call 988 nowA military mental health and suicide prevention nonprofit helping service members, veterans, and their families find strength through personal connection, education, and unwavering commitment to filling the gaps in military support — whatever it takes.
“This is my son. Watching him struggle with mental health during his service is what drove us to start this organization.”
But as we stepped into his corner, we pulled back the curtain and found a massive nationwide crisis: an entire generation of active duty heroes and young veterans trapped in deep isolation, fearing the professional or personal consequences of asking for help, and often not even knowing where to turn or what they need to heal.
We learned that grief and fear can sometimes coexist with the same passion. While they may look in different directions — one remembering what has been lost, and the other fighting for what is still here — both forces drive us with intense urgency to save others. We use both the grief for those lost and the fear for those struggling to fuel immediate, life-saving action.
Because no two service members face the identical battle, they must be treated uniquely. When a hero is drowning, navigating a complicated system is impossible. We built one single place where they can simply say “I NEED HELP” and have someone walk with them through whatever that looks like. Across six distinct programs, we go far beyond standard clinical and holistic care to deliver whatever it takes.
Veterans and active duty service members 18–34 face the sharpest risk of suicide, so that's where we focus first. Every veteran deserves the same shot at care, alongside the families, caregivers, and friends who form their frontline support — every era of service gets the same confidential, individualized path to the right care.
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Confidential clinical support, emergency financial relief, free suicide-prevention training, and real community — whatever it takes to get someone from crisis to okay.
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Monthly donors keep us out fundraising and in the field. Volunteers show up for deliveries, luncheons, expos, and large events — but mostly, they raise their hand to help make a change in their community.
Join the fight →6th Annual Recap · May 16, 2026 · Downtown Mooresville, NC
All proceeds benefited organizations supporting military mental health and the fight against suicide. The route honors local heroes with memorial signs — 53 of them are shown below, with more added as we gather them. Hover or tap a marker to remember them.
Stylized route map for illustration — not to exact scale.
In a field crowded with organizations offering specialized services, Let’s Talk Strength, Inc. is built around the person—not the program. Every relationship starts the same way, no matter which of our six programs it becomes.
Build a relationship with the veteran, service member, or family.
Understand what is actually happening, rather than simply identifying a single presenting need.
Provide practical or clinical support, connect them with the right partner, or fill the gap ourselves.
Don’t necessarily disappear when the immediate need is addressed.
Six programs. One mission: fill the gaps between a service member in crisis and the help they actually need.
Isolation is one of the greatest challenges facing our young military veterans today. We use non-traditional approaches to engagement, meeting veterans where they are and bringing them in.
See it in action → Clinical & holistic careWe believe true health is entirely individual. Our program rejects the one-size-fits-all approach, integrating evidence-based clinical medicine with personalized holistic therapies.
Request clinical support → Base connection program100% confidential mental health support, completely off the record. Zero military documentation, protecting peace of mind, privacy, and career.
Request confidential support → Emergency practical supportWhen a sudden financial crisis hits, the mental and emotional toll can be overwhelming. We provide rapid, concrete relief to lift the immediate burden.
Apply for assistance → Education programSaving veteran lives starts with front-line education. We remove the financial barrier to life-saving training like ASIST.
See upcoming trainings → Memorial signageA name and face on a sign is powerful, but a legacy of action is unstoppable. We create custom signs to honor lives lost to military suicide.
Request a memorial sign →These continued partners keep our programs funded and ready, all year round.
“The veteran community doesn’t need another organization competing for attention. It needs organizations willing to work together, fill the gaps, and stay focused on the person who needs help.”
Our 2026 Let’s Talk Strength 5K raised more than $22,082.52 to support military suicide prevention — funded by our attendees, donors, volunteers, and sponsors.
See the full recapForget the stigma around mental health and suicide. Knowing the signs of suicide risk and taking action is the most important first step.
Learn how to help a loved one →Social camaraderie and suicide prevention education are key to building mentally healthy service members and veterans. We keep a busy calendar of both.
Check out upcoming events →“Thank you so much to this incredible organization. Our family had a rough couple of months and Let’s Talk Strength Inc. stepped up so quickly to help us with such a variety of things — not only groceries, but paying our rent when we got hit with several hardships. We had no idea what we were going to do, and they stepped in quickly to assist.”
“Let’s Talk Strength Inc. has been an amazing partner. By having a presence on our campus for monthly luncheons, they’ve been able to foster relationships with our veteran students. Students already know someone willing to help, so they call and get the assistance they need. That’s such an invaluable resource.”
“It is so hard to put into words what I am actually feeling. Amanda spent hours on the phone with our family, talking through what was happening and helping find a resolution. They covered hotel expenses while we figured out how to get our loved one home, where he belonged. She still reaches out to check on us. Once you become part of the LTS family, you always will be.”
“Receiving a car from Let’s Talk Strength, Inc. was an unexpected and profoundly transformative experience. This car symbolized more than transportation; it represented a newfound sense of freedom. LTS not only provided me with a means of transportation but also restored my faith in humanity. Thank you for all you do, Amanda and team!”
Suicide is the leading cause of death for active-duty U.S. service members.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for veterans under 45 — who are 9 times more likely to die by suicide than in combat.
Active-duty suicide has increased 9.1 percent since 2020.
There are more military deaths on U.S. soil than in all the wars we’ve fought combined.
