Suicide Prevention and Awareness

Service members or their families in crisis should seek help immediately by contacting the Military Crisis Line. Dial 800-273-8255 (press 1 for military) for 24/7 crisis support. The Military Crisis Line also provides an online chat and text service (838255).

  • U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has established toll-free phone support to the Military Crisis Line for all USFK community members, including active-duty military, civilians, family members and contractors. Callers can reach qualified, caring responders at the Military Crisis Line by dialing 0808-555-118 or DSN 118. US Forces in Japan can dial 97-0101-800-273-8255 and Press 1. All installation telephones (military and residential lines) in Okinawa and Iwakuni can dial 145 to reach Military OneSource directly. A live Internet-based chat service is also available for USFK members, as well as the rest of the U.S. military and their families.
  • For overseas or international: Dial 118 from any U. S. Air Force or U. S. Army installation in Europe or dial 00800-1273-TALK (8255) for a commercial toll-free line in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

 

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DoD Suicide Prevention Special Report 

September 14, 2016

We are committed to fostering collaboration and cooperation to develop suicide prevention efforts among all stakeholders, including the military services; federal agencies; public, private and international entities; and institutions of higher education.

Make The Connection

Make The Connection 

August 28, 2015

A public awareness campaign by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) that provides personal testimonials and resources to help Veterans discover ways to improve their lives.

 

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Military One Source - Prevention Care 

August 28, 2015

Military OneSource is a confidential Department of Defense-funded program providing comprehensive information on every aspect of military life at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve Component members, and their families.

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) 

August 28, 2015

The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure

Warrior Care

Office of Warrior Care Policy 

August 28, 2015

The Office of Warrior Care Policy ensures recovering wounded, ill, injured, and transitioning members of the Armed Forces receive equitable, consistent, and high-quality support and services

Text: Real Strength; Real Warriors; Real Battles

Real Warriors Program from DCoE 

August 28, 2015

Campaign to promote building resilience, facilitating recovery and supporting reintegration of returning service members, veterans and their families.

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Vets 4 Warriors

August 28, 2015 Vets4Warriors is a confidential, Peer-to-Peer support network and call center for Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Service members and their families.

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