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
More
Give an Hour
Cohen Veterans Network
Face the Fight
Avalon Action Alliance
PsychArmor
Operation Mend
Travis Manion Foundation
Directors of Psychological Health (CAC enabled)
More

Video by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Moyte

2026 Arizona Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition

123rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Feb. 12, 2026 | 2:18

The final event of the Arizona Army National Guard (AZ ARNG) Best Warrior Competition (BWC) was an urban ruck march in the early morning of Feb. 12. The competitors had three hours to complete 12 miles carrying at least 35 pounds in their ruck sacks. The route would begin at Sloan Park in Mesa and follow the Rio Salado Pathway through Tempe to Arizona State Route 143, and back. This urban ruck march measured the physical endurance, strength, mental toughness, and will of each competitor.

The AZ ARNG Best Warrior Competition measured the skills of each competitor's physical fitness, physical and mental toughness, resilience, and ensured the Soldiers of the AZ ARNG are ready to expertly assume their role as the primary combat reserve of the United States Army, anytime, anywhere.