National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. It is a national network of over 200 local crisis centers that combine local care and resources with national standards and best practices.
Website: https://988lifeline.org/
Phone: Dial or text 988
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and then press "1"
Facebook: @988Lifeline
Instagram: @988Lifeline
X (formerly Twitter): @988Lifeline
YouTube: @988Lifeline
Programs and Training on Suicide Prevention
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A selection of suicide prevention programs for the military, veteran, and military family communities.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. It is a national network of over 200 local crisis centers that combine local care and resources with national standards and best practices. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Text or call 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Caring counselors listen and provide free and confidential support 24/7.
U.S. Air Force Suicide Prevention Program
The U.S. Air Force Suicide Prevention Program is a component of the Department of the Air Force's Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) framework. This program emphasizes a proactive, community-based approach to well-being, aiming to equip Airmen and Guardians with the tools and resources necessary to support one another and seek help when needed.
U.S. Army Suicide Prevention Program
The U.S. Army Suicide Prevention Program (ASPP) is a component of the Army's Ready and Resilient Campaign, working to enhance readiness by addressing suicide risk and promoting a culture of support and resilience. It is not a crisis center but rather a program that develops and implements policies, training, and strategic communications.
U.S. Coast Guard Suicide Prevention Program
The U.S. Coast Guard, a branch of the U.S. armed forces and a component of the Department of Homeland Security, has a comprehensive suicide prevention program that is part of its Health, Safety, and Work-Life (HSWL) directorate. The program focuses on a public health approach, aiming to create a supportive environment and ensure all members of the Coast Guard community have access to necessary resources.
U.S. Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Program
The U.S. Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Program is part of the broader Marine and Family Programs Division and is focused on a comprehensive, public health approach to suicide prevention. This includes enhancing a culture of "Force Preservation" and promoting the well-being of every Marine, Sailor, and family member.
U.S. Navy Suicide Prevention Program
The U.S. Navy Suicide Prevention Program operates under the Navy Culture and Force Resilience Office (OPNAV N170B). The program's core function is to develop and disseminate policies, resources, and training to foster a resilient force and a command climate that encourages help-seeking.
Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention
The VA's top clinical priority is preventing suicide among all Veterans. They provide a "whole-of-community approach" that includes clinical interventions and community-based outreach. The support is not limited to those enrolled in VA health care and is available to all Veterans and their loved ones. Support includes 24/7 crisis resources like the Veterans Crisis Line, educational resources for the public on how to identify warning signs and talk to a Veteran in crisis, and community-based outreach programs like the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program.
Defense Suicide Prevention Office
The Department of Defense (DoD) Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) is the central authority for suicide prevention efforts within the U.S. military. DSPO coordinates with the different military services, other government agencies, and non-profit organizations to create and implement a comprehensive strategy for suicide prevention. The office focuses on reducing risk factors and promoting protective factors to build a resilient military community.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The AFSP supports policies and initiatives that prioritize suicide prevention for service members, Veterans, and their families. The AFSP also provides a list of additional resources for military communities, including the Veterans Crisis Line (988, then Press 1), Vets 4 Warriors, and Military One Source. They also work with organizations to promote the safe storage of firearms, as firearm suicide is a disproportionate issue among this population.
Face the Fight
The mission of Face the Fight is to break the stigma surrounding suicide in the military community and open conversations about support and hope. They have an aspirational goal to cut the veteran suicide rate in half by 2030.
Here Tomorrow
Here Tomorrow is a suicide prevention non-profit that provides no-cost, no-wait mental health support. The organization has a dedicated Military & First Responder Program staffed by certified peer specialists who are veterans or former first responders; and their services are confidential and private. The program provides a "safe space to speak your truth" without concerns about it affecting fitness for duty.
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is a global organization dedicated to preventing suicide and suicidal behavior. It operates primarily as a professional forum and advocacy group, rather than a direct service provider for individuals in crisis. It works to advance suicide prevention through collaboration, research, and education.
LivingWorks
The mission is to empower everyone to play a role in suicide prevention and help make every community safer from suicide. LivingWorks has provided suicide prevention skills training for U.S. military members and veterans for decades. Specific programs, such as LivingWorks ASIST and LivingWorks safeTALK are in use at various installations.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) is a federally supported resource center that provides training and assistance to professionals and organizations to help them advance suicide prevention efforts. It is not a direct service provider for individuals in crisis.
Suicide Loss Survivors
Find events and resources focused on those who have lost someone to suicide.
Alliance of Hope
The mission of the Alliance of Hope is to provide healing and compassionate support to people who have lost loved ones to suicide. Their vision is that no suicide loss survivor goes without support.
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