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Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide Prevention Awareness

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Suicide Prevention and Awareness

To someone going through a difficult time, a text, a call, or a visit can mean so much. And sometimes, even the smallest act has the power to change a life. That’s The Power of 1: One person, one connection, or one simple act of compassion can open the door to vital support for a Veteran in crisis.

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans or Service members in crisis, as well as their families and friends, with qualified, caring U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential, toll-free hotline, online chat, and text-messaging service. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Reach out. One call can make a difference.

Seek Help Immediately

 

If you are:
Thinking about hurting or killing yourself
or
Looking for ways to kill yourself
or
Talking about death, dying, or suicide
or
Self-destructive behavior such as drug abuse, weapons, etc
 

 

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