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Suicide Prevention and Awareness

Need Help?

Contact the Military Crisis Line

1-800-273-8255 Press 1

For Survivors of those who completed Suicide

Survivor Support

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) - www.taps.org

Suicide Prevention Training and Resources

Links to Suicide Prevention Organizations

Don't be afraid to ask what is bothering a Sailor, and encourage him or her that It's Okay to Speak Up When You're Down. Suicide can be prevented--every life lost is one too many. By knowing the warning signs and resources, you can help a Sailor see that Life Is Worth Living. Empower yourself to ACT!

ASK - CARE - TREAT

ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide

Let them know you CARE

Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible

Know the signs and when to seek help

Suicide Warning Signs

Are you or someone you know at risk of suicide? Get the facts and take appropriate action.

ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide	ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide	ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide
Let them know you CARE	Let them know you CARE	Let them know you CARE
Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible	Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible	Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible
ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide	ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide	ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide
Let them know you CARE	Let them know you CARE	Let them know you CARE
Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible	Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible	Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible
ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide	ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide	ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide
Let them know you CARE	Let them know you CARE	Let them know you CARE
Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible	Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible	Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible
ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide	ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide	ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide
Let them know you CARE	Let them know you CARE	Let them know you CARE
Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible	Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible	Get them assistance (TREATment) as soon as possible
ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide	ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide	ASK if someone is depressed and is thinking about suicide
Let them know you CARE	Let them know you CARE	Let them know you CARE

Remember IS PATH WARM?

From the American Association of Suicidology

Risk Factors

The first step in preventing suicide is to identify and understand the risk factors. A risk factor is anything that increases the likelihood that persons will harm themselves. However, risk factors are not necessarily causes.

Situations

Family history of suicide or violence
Sexual or physical abuse
Death of a close friend or family membe
Divorce or separation, ending a relationship
Work related problems
Physical illness/ serious medical problem
Current or pending disciplinary or legal action
Financial problems
Transitions (retirement, PCS, discharge, etc.)
Severe, prolonged, or perceived unmanageable stress
History of alcohol and substance abuse
History of previous suicide attempts
Alcohol or drug dependency
Setbacks (academic, career, or personal)
Isolation, a feeling of being cut off from other people
Unwillingness to seek help because of the stigma attached to mental health and substance abuse disorders or suicidal thoughts
Easy access to lethal methods