Suicide Prevention: Finding the Words and the Actions
Rates of suicide in the United States has risen and it continues to be a leading cause of death. In 2019 alone, more than 47,500 lives were lost to suicide (CDC Report, 2020).
Immediate Ways to Connect for Help
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
Veterans Crisis Line: 988, press 1
Veterans Crisis Text Line: Text 838255
CSTS SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM
Suicide Prevention Strategies for Leaders
Suicide Prevention Strategies for Leaders
Leader Action Checklist: Preventing & Responding to Suicide Events
Firearm Leadership to Reduce the Risk of Suicide and Harm
Firearm Leadership to Reduce the Risk of Suicide and Harm Flyer
Pocket Cards
Alternatives to Firearms for Self and Family Protection
Actions for Firearm Leadership
Responding to Suicide Ideation or Attempt
What Should I Know About Suicide?
Suicide Facts for Primary Care Providers
Suicide Facts: What Military Families Should Know to Help Loved Ones Who May Be At Risk
CDC Suicide Prevention Fast Facts
NIMH Suicide Prevention Information and Facts
Finding the Words to Talk about Suicide
How Can I Get a Service Member to Seek Help?
What Actions Can I Do?
Personal Firearm Safety Counseling for Primary Care Providers
What’s Being Done About Suicide?
National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide 2018-2028
The Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Servicemembers (STARRS)
Preventing Suicide: A Technical Package of Policy, Programs, and Practices