Case Study: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs strengthens veteran suicide prevention with Aptive Resources

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs completes 163 interviews in 21 sites with Aptive Resources

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs faced a legislative challenge to complete a complex national study on the feasibility of centralizing its suicide prevention coordinator program. Tasked by the Hannon Act, the VA needed to rigorously evaluate this potential realignment and submit a detailed report to Congress within a strict one-year deadline, requiring an experienced partner for support. They engaged Aptive Resources for its expertise in program evaluation and operational performance improvement.

Aptive conducted the study by performing extensive research, completing 163 interviews across 21 sites, and analyzing the data. The vendor delivered a comprehensive congressional report that informed briefings for oversight committees and supported decisions on organizational structure. Aptive also developed a real-time dashboard to manage communications deliverables, helping the VA meet all legislative requirements and communicate its suicide prevention efforts effectively.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs