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Suicide Prevention Program Overview

The Suicide Prevention Program is informed by the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress’ STARRS (Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Service Members) study and translates science into actionable, evidence-based resources for military and non-military populations to reduce suicidal behavior and promote protective environments.

Suicide Prevention Program Objectives:

  • Collaborate with military and non-military communities to address suicide and related risk factors
  • Leverage existing promising practices and data-informed interventions to enhance synergy of effort
  • Develop and support data-informed practices, tools, and resources for pre-, during, and post-suicide event
  • Ensure development for, dissemination to, and evaluation of at-risk and hard-to-reach populations

Our audience includes, but is not limited to: military service members, families and children, first responders and emergency workers, healthcare workers, and community leaders. Our supported products will include creation of podcasts, videos, training sessions, health education programs, infographics and fact sheets to name a few.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE

988 Suicide and Crisis Line

Military Crisis Line

Text to 838255

Click now for confidential chat

Project Updates

Finding the Words

The first video in the Finding the Words series, titled "Families & Loved Ones" is live! This course provides resources and guidance to help individuals find the words to have critical conversations to prevent suicide and support the ones they love. Please note that you will need to create a free account to access this video. 

Safe is Strong

The Safe is Strong project website and podcast is live! Check out this valuable resource for military-connected families with young children to learn about Safe Parenting Practices, Parental Mental Health, and more.

Warrior Mindset: Gaining a Tactical Advantage

The Warrior Mindset, an exciting new video from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), demonstrates how service members can gain a tactical advantage by integrating specific mental skill techniques into battle drills.