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
CNGB DTM 0300.00

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 Cpl. Rhianna Ballenger, Beau DeClue, Daniel Ernst, Spc. Semaj Johnson, Douglas Lovely, Sgt. Zachary Myers, Sgt. Jessica Rutledge

Engraving Ceremony in honor of Medal of Honor recipient retired Col. Paris Davis at NMUSA

Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington

Aug. 9, 2023 | 31:07

Medal of Honor recipient, retired U.S. Army Col. Paris Davis joined by his family and the Director of the Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Walter E. Piatt, during an engraving unveiling ceremony in his honor at the National Museum of the U.S. Army, Fort Belvoir, Va., Aug. 9, 2023. His name was permanently engraved in granite along the south wall of the Medal of Honor Garden to identify and honor him as one of the recipients of the nation’s highest award for valor. Special guests attending were: The Honorable Scott Surovell, Senator, Virginia Senate, The Honorable Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense, Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict, Medal of Honor recipient retired Lt. Gen. Robert Foley, U.S. Army retired Gen. Vincent Brooks, retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Leon Brooks, Sr., Mr. Mark Averill, Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army, and Ms. Denise Council-Ross, Principal Deputy General Counsel.