VA SUICIDE PREVENTION OVERVIEW September 2013 · Deputy Director, Suicide Prevention VA Mental...

VA SUICIDE PREVENTION OVERVIEW September 2013

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Veterans today

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Unfortunately, Veterans are more likely to die

by suicide than the general population.

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Serious Mental Illness Treatment Resource and Evaluation Center (SMITREC)

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Preliminary findings suggest a decrease in

non-fatal suicide events within VHA.

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Non-fatal events by VHA users

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VA’s integrated approach to suicide prevention Ready access to quality care

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Free, confidential support 24/7/365

• Veterans

• Family members

• Friends

• Service members

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Veterans Crisis Line: 6 years of saving lives

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Trained responders are standing by

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Suicide Prevention Coordinators

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Connecting with Veterans and their families

through outreach

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Raising community awareness through

public service advertising

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Brochures and Posters

Table Tents

Tote Bags

Coaster

Phone Sticker Kickstand Pads Bracelet

Wallet Card

Magnets

Campaign materials

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VeteransCrisisLine.net/SpreadTheWord

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VeteransCrisisLine.net/ResourceLocator

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Additional information and materials available

at VeteransCrisisLine.net

Caitlin Thompson, Ph.D.

Deputy Director, Suicide Prevention

VA Mental Health Services (10P4M)

Caitlin.Thompson@va.gov

585-393-7477