Digital Forms Package
All 16 Chapter-ready program forms, including help requests, financial assistance, confidentiality, volunteer, incident, Buddy Check, and follow-up forms.
Download formsAMVETS RIDERS NATIONAL PROGRAM
No veteran should face a crisis alone.
WE GOT YOU gives Chapters and volunteers practical tools to notice concern, start a direct conversation, stay present, and connect Veterans and their families with qualified help.
If there is immediate danger, call 911 and do not leave the person alone.
SEPTEMBER KICKOFF TOOLKIT
Start Suicide Prevention Month with everything in one place.
Customize the campaign, promote it in your community, invite local support, and thank every business that stands with Veterans and their families.
- 1Customize
- 2Promote
- 3Gather support
- 4Recognize donors
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Notice
Recognize a meaningful change.
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Ask
Use the direct question.
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Stay
Listen and do not leave danger alone.
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Connect
Reach qualified help and follow through.
NEW CHAPTER RESOURCE
Find trusted Veteran resources by state and city.
Use the complete WE GOT YOU Veteran Resource Guide to connect a Veteran with nearby help for health care, benefits, housing, food, transportation, legal needs, employment, caregiver support, and more.
- Every state Official Veterans agencies for all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories.
- Local search Enter a city or ZIP code to prepare the right local resource locators.
- Trusted sources VA, 211, county service officers, SAMHSA, and other established programs.
START HERE
Forms and program operations
Use these files to launch the program, document assistance, and keep Chapter activity consistent and accountable.
National Program Manual
The complete guide for establishing, operating, and certifying a WE GOT YOU program at the Chapter level.
Download manualCHAPTER QUICK START
Build the program with one consistent process.
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Appoint a CoordinatorAssign one accountable Chapter lead and a trained volunteer team.
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Complete the trainingRead the manual, take the knowledge check, and document completion.
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Customize the formsAdd your Chapter name and contact information before local use.
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Stay connectedUse Buddy Checks, verified resources, relief procedures, and follow-up.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Learn to notice, ask, stay, and connect.
The course is an introduction and field reference. Chapters are encouraged to add certified gatekeeper training such as QPR, ASIST, or Mental Health First Aid.
REQUEST OFFICER TRAINING
Bring WE GOT YOU training to your Chapter or Department.
Invite a National AMVETS Riders Officer to provide WE GOT YOU training. National will provide all training materials.
TRAINING
Suicide Awareness Training Manual
A 35–50 minute course with nine training sections and a 17-question knowledge check for Chapter volunteers.
Download training manualSuicide Awareness Presentation
The companion presentation for instructors, Coordinators, and Training Leads conducting a group session.
Download presentationKnowledge Check & Certificate Request
Enter your information and training date, complete the 17-question knowledge check, and submit your certificate request for review.
Take test & request certificateNARRATED VIDEOS
Watch the WE GOT YOU training videos.
Play either video directly from this page or open it in its own window for group viewing.
SUICIDE AWARENESS TRAINING
WE GOT YOU Suicide Awareness Training
Updated training on recognizing warning signs, starting a direct conversation, staying present, and connecting Veterans with qualified help.
CHAPTER PROGRAM TRAINING
WE GOT YOU Chapter Veteran in Need Program Training
Training for Chapters on building a Veteran in Need program, connecting Veterans with trusted resources, and organizing community support.
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Public education and outreach materials
Use these approved materials at meetings, rides, training events, websites, newsletters, and community programs.
Professional Brochure
A public field guide covering warning signs, the direct question, ways to participate, and crisis resources.
Open brochurePublic Program Overview
A presentation explaining the purpose, structure, and community role of the WE GOT YOU program.
Download overviewWE GOT YOU Cards
Printable program cards for Chapter meetings, rides, events, and community outreach.
Download cards24 × 72 Banner
A print-ready vertical banner for awareness events, training sessions, and Chapter displays.
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CONNECTION SAVES LIVES
One conversation can become the bridge to qualified help.
Stay calm. Listen. Do not promise secrecy. Do not leave immediate danger alone.