New veteran coalition holds Bend forum, aims to improve mental health, address suicide prevention

Recent data from the U.S. Veterans Administration finds suicide rates among service members and veterans are at a 20-year high - and Oregon's rate is 40% higher than the nation's. A new veteran-led coalition had their inaugural, day-long Veteran Health Forum on Friday in Bend to share experiences and work on solutions. For more information, email steve@oralliance.org/

Here's the Oregon Alliance for Gun Safety's analysis and recommendations: