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Suicide and Veterans
Resources

VA Suicide Prevention Campaign Expands With On-Line Chat Service
On July 3, 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs launched a pilot on-line Chat Service, in partnership with Lifeline. The Veterans Chat Service is located at the VA National Suicide Prevention Hotline.

Air Force Suicide Prevention Program
Site designed to provide information and tools to members of the Air Force community (Suicide Prevention Program Managers, commanders, gatekeepers, IDS members, etc.) in their efforts to help reduce Air Force suicides.

U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine Suicide
U.S. Army suicide prevention materials.

Coast Guard Suicide Awareness Program
The Coast Guard Suicide Prevention Program provides training and response to suicidal behavior with an emphasis on awareness and prevention.

Marine Corps Community Services Suicide Prevention Program
Marine Corps suicide prevention resources.

Navy Suicide Prevention Program
The Navy's suicide prevention program and resources.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a toll-free, 24-hour suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis.

NAMI Resources on Suicide
NAMI resources on suicide.


News and Media

Sailors Unite for Suicide Prevention
The Navy rolled out a new Suicide Prevention poster series Dec. 2 that encourages Sailors in distress to reach out for help and encourages shipmates to look out for each other.

NY Times Article on Army / NIMH Study on Vet Suicides
NY Times article announcing a joint study to be conducted by the US Army and NIMH on the increase of veteran suicides.

Washington Post Article on Veteran Suicides
An article from the Washington Post on 10/30/07 discusses suicide risks for veterans.

Washington Post Article on Army Suicides
An article in the Washington Post (8/16/07) reports on the increases in Army suicides last year.



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