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

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NON-CRISIS COUNSELING AND SUPPORT

Military OneSource
Vet Center Call Center
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
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inTransition Live Chat
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Give an Hour
Cohen Veterans Network
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Avalon Action Alliance
PsychArmor
Operation Mend
Travis Manion Foundation
Directors of Psychological Health (CAC enabled)
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Video by Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Hornby

Living the Legacy - Former 82nd Airborne Division CSM (Part 3 of 3)

82nd Airborne Division

Sept. 15, 2022 | 7:39

This video is the third of a three-part docuseries showcasing the contributions made by the former Division Command Sergeants Major of the "All American" 82nd Airborne Division, earning the much-respected call sign "AA9". They recount their time in the Division, describing the incredible legacy created by paratroopers over many generations. (U.S. Army product by Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Hornby. Additional interviews were provided by MSG Alexander Burnett and Staff Sgt. Lawrence Wong. VHS Archival footage for the intro and end sequences and news footage of Lt. Col. Lloyd Austin courtesy of the 82nd Airborne Division Museum.) Video uploaded for archival purposes.

This documentary recounts the experiences of the following former Division Command Sergeants Major:
- Command Sgt. Maj. (R) LaMarquis Knowles (Division CSM October 2012-April 2015)
- Command Sgt. Maj. (R) Michael D. Green (Division CSM April 2015-October 2017)
- Command Sgt. Maj. (R) Michael A. Ferrusi (Division CSM October 2017-January 2019)
- Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur R. "Cliff" Burgoyne Jr. January (Division CSM January 2019-July 2020)

This video is hosted by Division Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Pitt

Topics include:
- How they became "AA9".
- What it means to be a Paratrooper
- Camaraderie and Leadership
- Combat Deployments
- D-day: Normandy, La Fière, Keith Nightingale.