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
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 Sgt. Nathaniel Duane Phillips

Soldiers Radio News

Defense Media Activity - Army Productions

May 25, 2017 | 1:00

Soldiers train in New Mexico for Exercise Iron Focus 17 and a message to men from the Army Surgeon General.

SERGEANT NATHANIEL PHILLIPS, SOLDIERS RADIO NEWS

1ST BATTALION, 6TH INFANTRY SOLDIERS ARE CONDUCTING URBAN WARFARE TRAINING AT IRON FOCUS 17 IN NEW MEXICO. S3 MAJOR MATTHEW ST. PIERRE EXPLAINS THE TRAINING'S RELEVANCE

"IT REALLY TESTS BOTH OUR SYSTEMS NOT JUST OUR INFANTRY MEN AND THEIR ABILITY TO CLEAR URBAN AREA BUT IT ALSO FOCUSES OUR ABILITY ON HOW DO WE DESTROY A CONVENTIONAL THREAT IN THIS NEW ENVIRONMENT THAT DOES TAKE INTO ACCOUNT COLLATERAL DAMAGE."

STEPHANIE ABDULA FROM THE ARMY SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE INFORMS US HOW TO STAY ON TRACK FOR MEN'S HEALTH MONTH

"THIS MONTH ENCOURAGE THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE TO TAKE TIME TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH. ENCOURAGE THEM TO GET THEIR REGULAR CHECK UPS AND SCREENINGS AS WELL AS THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SLEEP. LET THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE KNOW THAT YOU CARE AND WANT THEM TO BE AS HEALTHY AS THEY CAN BE."

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