Suicide Prevention Mission

To improve readiness through the development and enhancement of the Army National Guard Suicide Prevention Program policies designed to minimize suicide behavior; thereby preserving mission effectiveness through individual readiness for Soldiers, DA civilians and their families.

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Recent News and Announcements
Life Lines
Training
Resources
References
Conferences

Recent News and Announcements

Register now for the combined DOD Suicide Prevention Conference/ARNG SPPM Training in San Diego 20-24 April 2008 ARNG Suicide Prevention in the news Suicide Prevention Resources by State Suicide Prevention Resource Center Calendar of Events New behavioral health website offers answers GX Online - Army National Guard Suicide Prevention Program article

Life Lines

Emergency: 911 Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) MilitaryOneSource - 6 Free Counseling Sessions: 1-800-342-9647 National Guard Community Center: 1-888-777-7731

Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline: 1-800-984-8523

Training

Annual Suicide Awareness Training: Suicide Prevention Training Manual Suicide Prevention Training for Soldiers - Download Presentation (Right click and choose "Save Target As" to download) Annual Suicide Prevention for Leaders - Download Presentation (Right click and choose "Save Target As" to download) Order Terry Bradshaw DVD - click here and search for "Bradshaw" Download Terry Bradshaw DVD Handouts: Suicide Prevention Training Feedback Form ARNG Suicide Intervention Wallet Card Suicide Prevention Posters, Flyers, and Tip Cards Suicide Myths and Facts Intervention Training: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

Resources

Military Resources: U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion & Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) Order CHPPM Products Combat Readiness Center Post Deployment Health Article: When a Service Member May Be at Risk of Suicide Battlemind Training Hooah4Health Civilian Resources: Suicide Prevention Resources by State Facilities Locator & Directory Red Cross Services for Military Members and Families Suicide Prevention Resource Center Calendar of Events American Association of Suicidology SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) Suicide Prevention Action Network USA American Foundation for Suicide Prevention CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

References

Director's Message: September is National Suicide Prevention Month ARNG Suicide Prevention Campaign Plan and Policy – 2 APR 07 ARNG Suicide Prevention Program Guidance Memorandum - 12 Dec 05 AR 600-85, Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) DA PAM 600-70, Guide to the Prevention of Suicide and Self-Destructive Behavior AR 600-63, Army Health Promotion, Chapter 5, Suicide Prevention and Psychological Autopsy DA Pam 600-24, Suicide Prevention & Psychological Autopsy TRADOC Pamphlet 600-22, Leaders’ Guide for Suicide Prevention Planning Leadership in Action-Strategies for Distress Prevention and Management

Conferences