The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20422 offers a patient centered team approach to zero suicides. The program specialists of the Suicide Prevention Program are highly skilled and use evidence-based practice and listen to Veterans. The Suicide Prevention Program offers support by call Veterans who may be at risk for suicide. The Suicide Prevention Program can assist you in your journey back to a place of peace. Services offered are as follows:
Services
. Guidance to Wellness Services
. Linkages to Programs and Resources
. Advocacy to Ensure Veteran-appropriate Services
. Weekly Calls or Contact with Veterans in the
Suicide Prevention Program
. Monthly Newsletter and Birthday Cards
. Supportive Counseling
. Monthly Support Groups
When to Reach Out for Help
Know the following signs and get help immediately:
. Talking, thinking or writing about death
. Looking for ways to kill one’s self
. Substance abuse/increased or excessive
. Purposelessness/no reason for living
. Anxiety/agitation
. Trapped
. Hopelessness
. Withdrawn from family/friends
. Anger/rage
. Recklessness
. Mood Changes
Suicide Prevention Contact Numbers
Suicide Prevention Coordinator, 202.745.8000 ext. 54999
Suicide Prevention Specialist, 202.745.8000 ext. 55280
Suicide Prevention Specialist, 202.745.8000 ext. 52433
Patient Service Center
(appointment/medical advice); 202.745.8000 (press 2)
Veterans Crisis Line, 800.273.8255