Suicide is a serious (and final) issue facing the military community. This page offers a variety of resources to help you prevent suicide—for yourself or someone else.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24/7 by dialing 988 within the U.S. They also have information on risk factors, prevention, and other crisis resources.
Department of Defense Strategy for Suicide Prevention [PDF]
The Defense Suicide Prevention Office outlines the strategy and framework regarding suicide prevention and intervention efforts within DoD.
Suicide facts: What military families should know to help loved ones who may be at risk [PDF]
The Uniformed Services University and Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress provide suicide facts for primary care providers working with military families, focusing on how to overcome the barriers to care.
Family coping and resiliency: Suicide prevention training tip card [PDF]
This tip card from the U.S. Army Public Health Command describes warning signs of potential trouble and things family members can do to take action and help their Soldier at risk.
ACE suicide intervention [PDF]
This pocket-size card from the U.S. Army Public Health Command briefly describes an Ask, Care, Escort (ACE) plan for battle buddies to keep on hand.
Identifying warning signs of suicide on social media
Learn about the warning signs of suicide on social media and how to identify if a friend, family member, or teammate is at risk. Find out when to take action if you notice a problem and key steps to take in this Health.mil article.
You are not alone: Suicide prevention tools for warriors
If you’re struggling with thoughts about hurting yourself, reach out for help. This Health.mil article offers ways to recognize what’s happening, take action, and get support.