Reach Out For Support
The Department of Defense (DoD) takes the issue of suicide very seriously and is actively working to reduce the number of suicides. To learn more about suicide and how to prevent it take a look at the resources available to you.
Defense Suicide Prevention Office
The Defense Suicide Prevention Office oversees all strategic development, implementation, centralization, standardization, communication and evaluation of DoD suicide and risk reduction programs, policies and surveillance activities.
Service Branch Programs
Find the Right Words
To find the right words to talk to a loved one in crisis, find help at:
Other Tools and Resources
Warriors from all services can receive information and assistance from the following programs:
Defense Center of Excellence Outreach Center
For information and assistance with concerns related to psychological health or traumatic brain injury:
Military OneSource
For assistance with a wide range of issues related to military deployments:
Afterdeployment
A variety of wellness resources for service members, veterans and families to include online assessments and workshops for topics such as depression, physical injury, post-traumatic stress, anxiety and anger. >>Learn More
Veterans Affairs
Promotes the processes of building resilience, facilitating recovery and supporting reintegration of returning service members, veterans and their families