Suicide Prevention - Resources - The National Guard

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In crisis? Seeking support is a sign of strength.
24/7 support is available:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988 or click here for live chat.

Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1; text 838255; or click here for live chat.

NGB Warrior Resilience and Fitness (WRF) Division facilitates the Joint Suicide Prevention Program. The program
enhances suicide prevention-related policies and training, advances data collection and analysis, expands access to
community resources, and conducts strategic communication outreach aimed at reducing suicidal behavior across the
Army and Air National Guard. To learn more about WRF resources, click here.

DoD/VA RESOURCES

Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO)
DSPO Risks and Warning Signs
DSPO Lethal Means Safety Resources
DSPO Leaders Suicide Prevention Messaging Guide
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Lethal Means Safety Resources
VA Mental Health and Wellness Mobile Apps
VA Confidential Self-Check Quiz

NATIONAL PROGRAMS

Project Safeguard
NG Cares

GOVERNANCE

CNGBI
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NON-CRISIS COUNSELING AND SUPPORT

Military OneSource
Vet Center Call Center
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
Psychological Health Resource Center Live Chat
inTransition Live Chat
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
NG Family Assistance Centers
Vet Centers
Star Behavioral Health Providers
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration FIND Treatment
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Give an Hour
Cohen Veterans Network
Face the Fight
Avalon Action Alliance
PsychArmor
Operation Mend
Travis Manion Foundation
Directors of Psychological Health (CAC enabled)
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Video by Sgt. 1st Class Arturo Guzman, 1st Lt. Tam Le

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Visits Task Force Saber, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment at Grafenwoehr Training Area

278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard

Jan. 10, 2026 | 10:32

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee visited Soldiers assigned to Task Force Saber, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, at Grafenwoehr and Balli training areas, Germany, Jan. 10, 2026. During the visit, Lee and his wife participated in a medical training demonstration focused on hemorrhage control and wound-packing techniques, and met with sustainment, engineer and innovation teams supporting Joint Multinational Training Group–Ukraine operations. The visit highlighted Tennessee’s continued support to deployed service members and multinational training efforts that strengthen regional security and collective readiness. 000:00:00–06:03:10 — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee participate in a medical training demonstration with Soldiers assigned to Task Force Saber, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Joint Multinational Training Group Ukraine at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, practicing hemorrhage control techniques using simulated tissue to demonstrate wound-packing procedures. 06:03:10–07:06:35 — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee meet with Soldiers assigned to Task Force Saber, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, including sustainment and engineer personnel supporting Joint Multinational Training Group–Ukraine operations, at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. 07:06:35–10:32:01 — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee meet with Soldiers assigned to Task Force Saber, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, at the Balli Training Area, Germany, where Soldiers discuss innovation initiatives supporting the development of unmanned aircraft systems and emerging operational capabilities.