U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded Mountain Valor Veteran Services, based in Floyd, Virginia, a grant for $350,000. The funding supports community-based suicide prevention services for veterans and their families. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “As a lawmaker who authored a letter of support for this Mountain Valor grant, I understand the lifeline that the organization provides for Southwest Virginia veterans. “This Veterans Affairs grant for $350,000 helps Mountain Valor support our local veteran community with critical services and resources.” BACKGROUND According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant program expands suicide prevention efforts beyond clinical settings to address health care challenges. Congressman Griffith has attended Mountain Valor Fest in Floyd County and has staff participate in the event. ###