About Mission Vigilant

A Mississippi-based nonprofit providing confidential, credentialed counseling support for those who serve—and the families who stand beside them.

What is Mission Vigilant’s mission?

Mission Vigilant provides confidential, anonymous, credentialed counseling services at no charge to:

Veterans
Active-duty military
Law enforcement
First responders
And their families

Our mission is simple and urgent: to help curb the tide of suicide within military, law enforcement, and first responder communities.

Who does Mission Vigilant support?

We serve:

All branches of U.S. military (active duty, reserve, and veterans)
Law enforcement officers
Firefighters
EMS personnel
Dispatchers
Corrections officers
Federal, state, and local first responder agencies
Their spouses, children, and immediate family members

Because our services are confidential and anonymous, we don’t require personal details—only enough information to connect you with the right support.

How can someone get help?

If you are a veteran, service member, first responder, or family member in need of support, getting help is straightforward and confidential.

You can:
📱 Call or text Susan Cleland directly
📧 Email: mvforthe22@gmail.com
🌐 Submit a request on our website: missionvigilant.org/contact-us

What we’ll ask:

How you serve/served
Whether the support is for you or a family member
Your general location (so we can connect you with a nearby counseling office)
Whether you prefer Zoom sessions or in-person counseling

No name required unless you choose to share it.

How did Mission Vigilant begin?

Mission Vigilant was founded after Susan and Eric Cleland tragically lost their Air Force veteran son to suicide in June 2019. Their grief became a calling—to stand in the gap for other families.
The nonprofit was formally established in Fall 2023.

What does the name “Mission Vigilant – For the 22” mean?

The name honors a painful truth: an estimated 22 veterans die by suicide every day.
Our name is our promise—to remain vigilant for the 22 still fighting battles no one can see.

Who comprises Mission Vigilant?

Board Members

Susan Cleland – President
Kevin Cooper – Vice President
Karen White – Secretary

Officers

Lee Moss
David McElroy
Shay Greenwood
Roosevelt Greenwood
Todd Wilson
Jynger Morris
Shannon Gainey

Where is Mission Vigilant located?

We are a Mississippi-based nonprofit.
All counseling services and support programs are offered within the state of Mississippi.

What events does Mission Vigilant host?

We hold two major annual events:

July – Mission Vigilant Golf Tournament

📍 Pearl Municipal Golf Course, Pearl, MS
📅 3rd Saturday every July

September – Ruck & Silent Auction

📍 Lake Caroline Bellevue Clubhouse, Madison, MS
📅 3rd Saturday every September

How can someone get involved?

You can support Mission Vigilant by:

Contacting us on Facebook, Instagram, or the website
Reaching out to any board member
Volunteering at events
Supporting fundraising initiatives
Spreading awareness about our mission