Red Star Verified Resource Badge & Toolkit

Proud to Be a Red Star Verified Resource

Your Verified Resource Badge

Transparent Background

Suitable for websites, colored backgrounds, and digital materials.

White Background

Suitable for white or light backgrounds, newsletters, presentations, and print materials.

What Your Verified Badge Represents

Reviewed

Your organization's directory information has completed Red Star's applicable review process.

Recognized

Your organization has been approved for inclusion and granted Verified Resource status.

Connected

Your listing helps visitors discover resources for the military, veteran, first responder, and surviving-family communities.

The badge confirms Red Star Foundation directory approval and verification status. It does not represent clinical accreditation, guarantee outcomes or service availability, or imply endorsement of every program offered.

Every listing must first meet the published Inclusion Criteria. Directory inclusion and Verified Resource status are separate decisions.

How to Display Your Badge

1
Download your preferred badge version.
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Add the badge to your website's About, Resources, Partners, or Support section.
3
Link the badge directly to your organization's approved Red Star directory profile.
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Test the link on desktop and mobile.

Recommended display size: 160 to 240 pixels wide on standard websites. Use responsive sizing and keep the original proportions.

Linking to your directory listing is voluntary. It is never a condition of verification and is not payment for approval; it simply helps visitors find and confirm your current directory information.

Your Website Code

Personalized website code is available to authorized representatives of verified organizations.

WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and Other Website Builders

WordPress: add an Image block, upload the badge, then use the block toolbar's link option to add your directory profile URL.
Wix: add an Image element, upload the badge, then choose "Link" and paste your directory profile URL.
Squarespace: add an Image block, upload the badge, and enter your directory profile URL in the Clickthrough URL field.
Other builders: upload the image, select it, and add a hyperlink to your verified directory profile. If your builder accepts HTML, paste the website code.

Share the Good News

Text in [brackets] is a placeholder. Signed-in representatives of verified organizations see their organization name and listing URL filled in automatically.

Facebook

We're proud to announce that [Organization Name] is now a Red Star Verified Resource! We've been approved for inclusion in the Red Star Foundation Suicide Prevention & Support Resource Directory. This directory helps connect current military personnel, veterans, first responders, and surviving families with organizations and resources offering assistance. Explore our listing: [Your Red Star Directory Listing URL] #RedStarFoundation #SuicidePrevention #VeteranSupport #RedStarFamilies

We're pleased to share that [Organization Name] has been recognized as a Red Star Verified Resource. Our organization has completed Red Star Foundation's applicable directory verification process and received approval for inclusion as a verified resource. We are proud to help make relevant support services easier to discover for current military personnel, veterans, first responders, and surviving families. Learn more about our listing: [Your Red Star Directory Listing URL] #RedStarFoundation #VeteranSuicidePrevention #CommunitySupport

Instagram

We're officially a Red Star Verified Resource! Proud to be part of the Red Star Foundation Suicide Prevention & Support Resource Directory. Together, we're helping military members, veterans, first responders, and surviving families connect with resources and support. Find our listing through the link in our bio. #RedStarFoundation #SuicidePrevention #VeteranSupport #FirstResponderSupport

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[Organization Name] is proud to be a Red Star Verified Resource, helping connect military members, veterans, first responders, and surviving families with support. View our listing: [Your Red Star Directory Listing URL] #RedStarFoundation #SuicidePrevention

Email newsletter

Subject: We're a Red Star Verified Resource We're pleased to share that [Organization Name] has been approved for inclusion in the Red Star Foundation Suicide Prevention & Support Resource Directory and granted Red Star Verified Resource status. The directory helps current military personnel, veterans, first responders, and surviving families find support. You can view our listing here: [Your Red Star Directory Listing URL]

Website announcement

[Organization Name] Becomes a Red Star Verified Resource We are proud to announce that [Organization Name] has been approved as a Red Star Verified Resource in the Red Star Foundation Suicide Prevention & Support Resource Directory. This recognition reflects our inclusion in a national network of resources serving current military personnel, veterans, first responders, and surviving families. We invite our community to explore our directory listing and discover additional resources available through Red Star Foundation. [Your Red Star Directory Listing URL]

Press release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Organization Name] Named a Red Star Verified Resource [Organization Name] has been approved for inclusion in the Red Star Foundation national Suicide Prevention & Support Resource Directory and granted Red Star Verified Resource status following Red Star's review process. The directory connects current military personnel, veterans, first responders, and surviving families with support resources nationwide. Verified Resource status reflects directory approval and review. It is not clinical accreditation or an endorsement of every program. Directory listing: [Your Red Star Directory Listing URL]

Suggested Website Description

We are proud to be a Red Star Verified Resource. Our organization has been reviewed and approved for inclusion in the Red Star Foundation Suicide Prevention & Support Resource Directory, helping current military personnel, veterans, first responders, and surviving families discover support and assistance.

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Badge Usage Guidelines

Use only the official, unmodified badge.
Do not stretch, recolor, crop, or distort it.
Do not suggest Red Star guarantees services or clinical outcomes.
Link the badge to the organization's official Red Star directory profile.
Use the badge only while Verified Resource status remains active.
Remove the badge if Red Star revokes authorization.
Badge use does not establish a financial, clinical, or contractual partnership.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Red Star Verified Resource?

An organization that has been approved for inclusion in the Red Star Foundation Suicide Prevention & Support Resource Directory and explicitly granted Verified Resource status by a Red Star administrator after review.

How does my organization become verified?

Create a verified account, claim or submit your organization, and complete Red Star's review. Verified status is granted separately by a Red Star administrator; publishing a listing or approving a claim does not grant it automatically.

Is the badge free?

Yes. Participation in the directory and use of the badge are free, subject to Red Star's approval requirements.

Can I use the badge on my website?

Yes, while your Verified Resource status is active. Link it to your organization's Red Star directory profile and follow the usage guidelines on this page.

Which version should I download?

Use the transparent PNG on websites, colored backgrounds, and digital materials. Use the white-background JPG on white or light backgrounds, newsletters, presentations, and print.

Where should I link my badge?

Link it directly to your organization's approved profile in the Red Star directory. The personalized website code on this page does this for you.

Can I use the badge on social media?

Yes. Share the unmodified badge with one of the announcement templates and include your directory listing link.

Does verification mean Red Star endorses our services?

No. Verification confirms directory approval and review. It is not clinical accreditation, a guarantee of service availability or outcomes, or an endorsement of every program you offer.

What happens if our listing changes?

Submit updates through your dashboard for review. If your listing is no longer approved or verified, Verified Resource status is removed and the badge must be taken down.

How do I obtain approval if my organization is not yet listed?

Start at List Your Organization. Create a free account, submit your organization, and Red Star will review it.

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