Cabana Partners with VA in Pilot to Expand Anonymous, Drop-In Support for Veterans Through Local Community Partners

Pilot unites VA’s Mission Daybreak and SSG Fox Grant programs to deliver private, flexible support outside traditional healthcare settings.

ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Cabana an initial one-year pilot contract—with the opportunity for a second year—to lead a community-based suicide prevention initiative in partnership with Upstate Warrior Solution and Veterans Bridge Home in North and South Carolina.

The pilot brings together two major VA investments—Cabana’s selection as a Mission Daybreak awardee and UWS/VBH’s roles as inaugural SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program grantees—to connect technology-enabled peer support with trusted community-based outreach.

“This is a first-of-its-kind effort to bridge VA’s innovation and community-based suicide prevention priorities,” said Dr. Nick Armstrong, Cabana’s Head of Public Sector. “We’re testing how to reach Veterans earlier, through trusted local partners and supportive peer connection.”

Referred Veterans will access Cabana’s anonymous, moderated support groups designed to reduce barriers and preserve privacy. All participants are cameras off, use aliases, and may enable voice masking features.

The pilot’s day-to-day implementation is managed by Chris Morris, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel and Cabana’s Program Manager.

“You don’t always know who’s struggling—and sometimes, it’s the smallest conversations that open the door to bigger steps. I’m honored to continue to serve fellow Veterans, especially those who may not even know what kind of help they’re ready for. Cabana can be that first step.”

The initiative launches this month in Upstate South Carolina and Greater Charlotte, NC. Pending progress, it will expand in year-two to three (3) additional SSG Fox grantee communities.

Learn more and access the full announcement: https://www.yourcabana.com/news/cabana-launches-community-based-suicide-prevention-pilot-in-partnership-with-va-and-local-veteran-organizations

About Cabana™
Cabana is a leading, modern mental health provider offering confidential, tech-enabled support solutions tailored to the needs of diverse communities. Through live, professionally moderated group sessions, evidence-based content, and adaptable wellness tools, Cabana helps individuals proactively manage their mental health. Our mission is clear: to make mental health care more accessible through technology and human connection.

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Nick Armstrong, Ph.D.
Head of Public Sector, Cabana
nick@cabanahealth.org

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