Suicide is an ill-reversible loss that can be prevented. If you are thinking about committing suicide or causing to yourself help is available. Suicide in never a solution to the problems and challenges you may be experiencing at the present time.
To date, we know that a Service member or a Veteran thinking about suicide believes it is their only answer. Suicide is not the answer. Suicide can be prevented with support, treatment, solutions, and connections with those you trust and give you a sense of belonging. Most suicides committed are incomplete and do not and the individual do not die by suicide because they found support of loved ones, their church or close friend, especially their military comrades.
Reaching out can make a difference. Are you thinking about suicide? Remember, suicide is not a solution. Talk to a fellow Service member and/or professional or call the Military /Veteran crisis line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 800-273-8255, press 1. Support for deaf and hard of hearing call 800-799-4889; In Europe: 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118; In Korea: 0808 555 118 or DSN 118; In Afghanistan: 11 1800 273 8255 or DSN111.
Online Chat www.veteranscrisisline.net/chat.
Other Resources include:
Veterans Crisis Line/Military Crisis Line
(24/7, 265 Days)
Serves all Veterans, all Service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their family members and friends.
Call: 800-273-TALK (8255), press 1
Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 800-799-4889; Text: 838255; www.veteranscrisisline.net
Defense Suicide Prevention Office
www.dspo.mil
Military OneSource (24/7)
800-342-9647
www.militaryonesource.mil
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
802-296-6300 (PTSD information voice mail)
www.ptsd.va.gov
VA-Mental Health
www.mentalhelath.va.gov
www.makethconnection.net
www.vetselfcheck.org
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation – Helping Save the Heroes -training and support
410-750-9600
www.icisf.org
Choose life. Get help now.