Suicide Prevention - Resources - The National Guard

NGB Banner with White Knockout Text & Divider

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)
https://www.dspo.mil
DSPO Risks and Warning Signs
https://www.dspo.mil/Portals/113/Documents/Risks%20and%20Warning%20Signs.pdf
DSPO Lethal Means Safety Resources
https://www.dspo.mil/Home/Tools/Resource-Library/Lethal-Means-Safety/
DSPO Leaders Suicide Prevention Messaging Guide
https://www.dspo.mil/Portals/113/Documents/DSPO_LSP_SafeMsgGuid%20(Final).pdf?ver=opq1ACha5G4DEMHsWeZ1Iw%3d%3d
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Lethal Means Safety Resources
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/lethal-means/index.asp
VA Mental Health and Wellness Mobile Apps
- VA Mobile App Store
VA Confidential Self-Check Quiz
https://www.vetselfcheck.org

NATIONAL PROGRAMS

GOVERNANCE

NON-CRISIS COUNSELING AND SUPPORT

Military OneSource
https://www.militaryonesource.mil - 1 (800) 342-9647
Vet Center Call Center
https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/media/Call-Center-PSA.asp - 1 (877) 927-8387
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline - 1 (800) 662-4357
Psychological Health Resource Center Live Chat
https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Resource-Center -1 (866) 966-1020
inTransition Live Chat
https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Centers-of-Excellence/Psychological-Health-Center-of-Excellence/inTransition -
1 (800) 424-7877
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
https://www.taps.org -1 (800) 959-8277
NG Family Assistance Centers
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/national-guard-family-program/
Vet Centers
https://www.va.gov/find-locations/?facilityType=vet_center
Star Behavioral Health Providers
https://starproviders.org/find-support/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration FIND Treatment
https://www.findtreatment.gov

More
Give an Hour
https://giveanhour.org/military/
Cohen Veterans Network
https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org
Face the Fight
https://wefacethefight.org
Avalon Action Alliance
https://www.avalonactionalliance.org
PsychArmor
https://psycharmor.org
Operation Mend
https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/operationmend
Travis Manion Foundation
https://www.travismanion.org

Video by Byron Martin

Army Reserve Today - June 13

U.S. Army Reserve Command

June 13, 2013 | 30:00

In this episode of Army Reserve Today: A move is underway to reshape how the 205-thousand warrior citizens serving in the reserve force, will be utilized in the years to come, as the
Army Reserve realigns forces. Fort Hunter Ligget, CA, is going green in a very unique way. An Army Reserve captain is leading the way in research using three-d imaging that is considered to be a medical breakthrough. One hundred five: Army Reserve Soldiers in Afghanistan celebrate a major birthday milestone. It's more important than ever to show those around you that you care about them. And Army Reserve senior civilian shares a story of her personal
loss, and how each of can make a difference. Army Reserve military police get a chance to train with their
Canadian counterparts in Exercise Prometheon Ram. A major Army Reserve subordinate command is into the printing and publishing business in a big way. These stories and more are in this episode of Army Reserve Today.