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American Legion presents ‘Be The 1’ outreach card and online resource to Leland council

2123911 · January 17, 2025
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John Hacker of American Legion Post 68 described Be The 1, a veteran suicide‑prevention outreach tool that uses tap‑to‑phone cards linked to a resource directory; he asked the council to support getting cards into police, fire and service providers.

John Hacker, 1st vice commander of American Legion Post 68, presented the Be The 1 suicide‑prevention initiative at the Leland Town Council meeting and described a small physical card and a linked online resource meant to help first responders and service providers connect veterans and others in crisis to local resources.

Hacker said the program supplements an informational handbook by providing a tap‑to‑phone card (Be The 1…

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