Our Story: The Birth of Battle Buddy Response Team®
In 2019, Battle Buddy Response Team® (BBRT) was born out of a simple but powerful mission to make sure no veteran ever feels alone in their battle.
For too long, veterans and their families have suffered in silence, struggling with the invisible wounds of war. Suicide rates among veterans continue to rise, and too many of our brothers and sisters are falling through the cracks. We refuse to stand by and do nothing.
BBRT was founded by combat-injured veteran Samuel Rock, who knows firsthand the struggles of life after service. At just 17 years old, he enlisted in the Army and was deployed to Iraq. By 18, he was injured in combat, medevaced to Germany, and medically discharged by 19. What followed was a fight against homelessness, PTSD, and the overwhelming feeling of being forgotten.
But instead of giving up, he made a choice to fight for others the way he wished someone had fought for him.
BBRT was built by veterans, for veterans with one goal: to show up when it matters most. Unlike other organizations, we don’t just refer veterans to resources we go to them. We travel across the country to meet veterans face-to-face, providing peer support, mentorship, advocacy, and real solutions.
Our team has responded to countless crisis calls, saving lives in real-time. Whether it’s a veteran on the edge, a family in distress, or a military member struggling in silence we are there.
This isn’t just a mission. This is a movement.
We’re growing, we’re fighting, and we won’t stop until we achieve our vision:
Stop and Prevent All Veteran Suicide.
Join us. Spread the word. Save a life.
Call: 855-777-BBRT
Email: info@battlebuddyresponseteam.org
Our Website: battlebuddyresponseteam.org
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