Suicide

Army Behavioral Health

Information for soldiers, National Guard and Army Reserve on issues including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and suicide prevention. Includes help for children, couples and extended families.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Suicide

FAQs concerning suicide and how to prevent it. If you are in a crisis and need help right away call this toll-free number, available 24 hours a day, every day: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Give an Hour - Free Mental Health Services

Provides free mental health services nationwide by mental health professionals who literally give an hour of their time each week to military personnel and their families.

Mental Health America Directory

Local affiliates in your state can help you find support groups in your area.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. The number is 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Suicide Epidemic Among Veterans

CBS news story on the suicide rates of veterans versus non-veterans.

Suicide Prevention Training Materials

Guides, posters, resource kits and other materials aimed at preventing suicide from the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine.

Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-TALK) Provides Vital Help to More Than 55,000 Callers in Its First Year

The Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), has provided immediate, often life-saving, help to tens of thousands of veterans and their loved ones during the year since its inception. Over 22,000 calls have come directly from veterans, with the remainder coming from others seeking help for veterans who are family members or friends.

  • The White House: President George W. Bush
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.

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