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).
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1
Veterans Crisis Text Line: Text 838255
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
How Can I Get a Service Member to Seek Help?
Personal Firearm Safety Counseling for Primary Care Providers
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