Primary Health Solutions (PHS) has received nearly $650,000 through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) to strengthen suicide prevention efforts and connect local Veterans and their families with resources that support their well-being. PHS is one of only five organizations in Ohio to receive funding through the program.
The SSG Fox SPGP provides funding to community-based organizations that serve eligible Veterans, service members and their families through innovative, non-clinical approaches to suicide prevention. Through this award, Primary Health Solutions will provide services that will focus on identifying suicide risk, strengthening protective factors, improving mental health and well-being, supporting financial stability, and increasing social connection for eligible Veterans and their families in Butler and Montgomery Counties.
The grant builds on PHS’s commitment to providing accessible, compassionate and coordinated care that meets people where they are and partners with them on their journey toward wellness. By connecting Veterans with meaningful support and community resources, PHS aims to help individuals access assistance before challenges become crises.
“Veterans deserve access to the support and resources they need to live healthy, fulfilling lives,” said Stephen Roller, President and CEO of Primary Health Solutions. “This grant allows us to strengthen our work in the community and help connect Veterans and their families with services that support their overall well-being. We are grateful for the opportunity to expand these efforts and work alongside community partners to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have served our country.”
Expanding Access to Care for Local Veterans
Primary Health Solutions recognizes that well-being extends beyond any single health service. Access to physical health care, behavioral health support and essential services can all play a role in helping individuals navigate challenges and maintain their health.
That commitment is reflected in PHS’s partnership with the Butler County Veterans Service Commission, which helps local Veterans access dental care through PHS’s dental program. Through this collaboration, the Commission funds authorized dental care for eligible Veterans and connects them with PHS services, reducing financial and other barriers that can prevent individuals from receiving needed treatment.
In 2025, 38 Veterans utilized dental assistance through the Butler County Veterans Service Commission’s dental program. Through this partnership, Primary Health Solutions and the Commission work together to connect Veterans with dental services that support their oral health, overall well-being and quality of life. In 2026 to date, PHS has provided dental care to 149 Veterans through this program.
“Supporting our veterans means recognizing that their needs extend well beyond any single service,” said Mike Farmer, Executive Director of the Butler County Veterans Service Commission. “Our partnership with Primary Health Solutions has already demonstrated what we can accomplish when organizations work together to remove barriers to care. This new investment in veteran suicide prevention represents another important step toward ensuring veterans and their families have access to the resources, connections, and support they need before a crisis occurs. We congratulate Primary Health Solutions on receiving this grant and look forward to continuing our partnership in serving those who have served our nation.”
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring Veterans can access essential care and support in their local community. It also exemplifies PHS’s mission to meet people where they are and partner with them on their journey toward wellness. By working alongside community organizations, PHS helps address barriers to care and create meaningful connections to services that support the whole person.
Through its medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and specialty care services, Primary Health Solutions works to reduce barriers and help individuals access the care they need. The SSG Fox SPGP award creates an opportunity to build on this approach by strengthening community-based suicide prevention and support for eligible Veterans and their families.
For more information about Primary Health Solutions, visit www.myprimaryhealthsolutions.org. For more information about the SSG Fox SPGP, visit MentalHealth.VA.gov/ssgfox-grants.
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line for free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. Call 988 and press 1, text 838255 or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.