Military Veteran Peer Network ⋆ Texas Veterans Commission

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a critical time focused on raising awareness, reducing the stigma and changing the narrative on suicide. This month, the dual color of teal and purple helps to promote awareness and education for healing, remembrance, and support.

For 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones, please call 9-8-8 (press “1” for Veterans) or text “838255” to chat. You may also call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room for immediate medical assistance.

The MVPN is made of TVC-Certified Peer Service Coordinators and their peer volunteers strategically placed within the local mental health authorities across Texas to create a statewide peer-to-peer network for any service member, veteran, or family member.

Through training, technical assistance, and certification to Local Mental Health Authority-based Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) Peer Service Coordinators (PSCs) and their Peers – we create a statewide network of military trauma-affected Veteran peer support.

The MVPN provides services including direct peer-to-peer support, training on suicide prevention and military cultural competency, coordination of mental health first aid, and warm-handoffs to local resources based on the individual needs of the veteran and family.

Explore our free trainings & opportunities.

Program Leadership

Blake Holbrook

Program Manager
Army Veteran
Blake.Holbrook@tvc.texas.gov
(737)423-4654

Jackey Babb

Program Manager
Army Veteran
Jackey.Babb@tvc.texas.gov
(737)367-5408

TVC-Certified Peer Service Coordinators Map and Directory (PSCs)

Covering counties across the entire state of Texas, the MVPN is made up of community-involved veteran peers. Search by County, Name or Zip to find your designated Peer Service Coordinator. *Chapter areas can contain multiple Peer Service Coordinators.

Meet the Coordinators