va suicide prevention overview september 2013 · deputy director, suicide prevention va mental...
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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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Resources
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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)
585-393-7477