TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION 
Suicide Prevention
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Resources & Documents
Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative
Texas Suicide Prevention initiative is the result of a collaborative effort throughout the state of Texas of community-based organizations, state and local agencies, academic institutions and many others who work together to reduce suicides in Texas.
Higher Education Coalition Partners
Texas Universities Contact Information
Local Coalition Partners
Texas Local Coalition Partners Contact Information
Military and Veteran Coalition Partners
Texas Military and Veteran Coalition Partners Contact Information
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report documents decreases in Veteran suicide deaths and suicide rates during the two most recent years for which mortality data is available, 2019 and 2020.
Department of Defense
988 Suicide Prevention
Full 988 implementation requires a bold vision for a crisis care system that provides direct, life-saving services to all in need. This leads to many questions about 988. We at SAMHSA welcome these questions.
Prevention
Everyone can help prevent suicide by learning the risks, warning signs, and how to intervene. AS+K? is design to help the community prevent suicide by teaching anyone how to recognize signs and how to intervene in a crisis.
Leathal Means & Safety Storage
Lethal means are objects (e.g., medications, firearms, sharp instruments) that can be used to inflict self-directed violence. Lethal Means Safety is an intentional, voluntary practice to reduce one’s suicide risk by limiting access to those lethal means. Below we have information to reduce, increase time and distance between someone with suicidal intent and lethal means.
Postvention: Healing After Suicide
When a person dies by suicide, many others are deeply affected. Everyone grieves differently. Some people may experience short-term reactions, while others may have long-term responses. Below are informative documents to provide assistance after loss.
Coping with Grief
Christ Center
Le Acompañamos En Su Viaje
De Duelo Christ Center
My Feeling Book
Christ Center
Mi Libro De Emociones
Christ Center
Talking With A Child About
A Loss To Suicide
Postvention in
the Workplace
Survivors of
Suicide Handbook
Healing After
Suicide FW
Survivors of Suicide Group
Loss Team
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