Veteran suicide is preventable. $5 million grant aims to save lives in Kentucky and beyond.

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 1,099

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. For the Veteran Crisis Line, press 1, text 838255 or chat online. For information on resources available to Kentucky veterans, visit this site.

Donnie Distler, a 21-year Navy veteran who lives in Bloomfield, spent years as “part of the stigma” around mental health.

Then, right before …

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