Forge VFR Special Series – Episode One
Suicide Awareness & Prevention and Supporting Veterans and First Responders for Friends and Family

This is the first episode of a three-part series in our Fall 2025 Forge – WFEA segments to help identify and interact with veterans, first responders, and their families to support their mental health and improve suicide awareness.

Nathaniel Taylor, LCMHC, LIMHP. Executive Clinical Director, New Hampshire – Forge VFR, joins Jeff in the studio to discuss:

• How have you seen awareness around veteran and first responder mental health evolve since then?
• Why is it important to keep this conversation going, especially as we move into suicide awareness and family support?
• What are the most persistent barriers veterans and first responders still face when accessing care?
• How does understanding the military and first-responder cultures change the way we approach treatment?
• What role does peer connection play in reducing stigma and promoting engagement?

Those looking for more information can connect with Forge Health by emailing Sean Kilbreth at: skilbreth@forgehealth.com

Links to Our Spring 2025 Forge VFR – WFEA Series:

• E1: WFEA & Forge VFR: Military Culture & Clinical Care for Veterans – First Responders
• E2: WFEA – Forge VFR Veteran Series: Barriers to Treatment
• E3: WFEA & Forge VFR: Military Behavioral Health