Suicide
Activities to Prevent Suicide Among our Nation's Veterans
Air Force Suicide Prevention Program
American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Application for Army Suicide Study - Letters of Intent Due on March 3, 2009
NIMH has issued a request for applications (RFA) for a Collaborative Study of Suicidality and Mental Health in the U.S. Army. The funding opportunity will be in the form of a cooperative agreement with NIMH and allows for up to five years or $50 million in total costs. Letters of Intent are due March 3, 2009. Applications are due April 3, 2009.
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.
Coast Guard Suicide Prevention Program - 1-800-222-0364
Depression Before & After Pregnancy
DoD Mental Health Self-Assessment (MHSA) Program
Provides military families and Service Members affected by deployment and mobilization a mental health and alcohol screening and referral program. The Self Assessment for Veterans service is voluntary and anonymous, and it is offered online, by phone, and through special events held at installations and reserve units.
Does Depression Increase the Risk for Suicide?
Information on suicide and depression from the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
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
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) - Suicide Prevention
Mental Health America (MHA) Affiliate Directory
If you are unsure where to go for help, talk to someone you trust who has experience in mental health, for example, a doctor, nurse, social worker or religious counselor. If you are in a crisis situation and need someone to talk to immediately call 1-800-273-8255.
National Center for Injury Prevention & Control - Suicide Prevention
National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Crisis centers certified by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) are networked under a single, toll-free, easy-to-remember telephone number - 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433). Works to prevent suicide and educate people about depressive disorders and helps make appropriate, critical services available to all.
National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide (NOPCAS)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in crisis. 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Navy Suicide Prevention Program
Outreach Center for Psychological Health & Traumatic Brain Injury
24-hour/7 days a week outreach center available by phone at 866-966-1020 and by e-mail at resources@dcoeoutreach.org. Operated by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE) and provides information and referrals to military Service Members, Veterans, their families and others with questions about psychological health and traumatic brain injury.
Preventing Suicide Network (PSN)
DoD's PSN resource center provides authoritative and problem-specific information about suicide prevention. Includes what to look for, what to do to help, what education is available and what researchers are doing. Are you in crisis? Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Suicide Epidemic Among Veterans
Suicide Facts: What Military Families Should Know to Help Loved Ones Who May Be At Risk
Suicide Prevention Action Network USA (SPAN USA)
Dedicated to preventing suicide through public education and awareness, community action and federal, state and local grassroots advocacy. The site provides a downloadable brochure titled Suicide Prevention for Military Families: What You Need to Know about Warning Signs and Getting Help.
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 immediate, often life-saving, help to tens of thousands of Veterans and their loved ones.
When it Seems Like There is No Hope, There is Help
A suicide prevention brochure from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.