Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Program

While suicide is often thought of as an individual problem, it has devastating impacts on families, loved ones, and communities making it a public health issue. Our goal is to reduce Veteran suicide across Texas through collaboration with national, state, and local partnerships and initiatives bringing together many different resources, perspectives, and strategies aimed at saving the lives of Texas Veterans.

GENERAL ASSISTANCE FORM

“Disclaimer: This is not an emergency line and is not monitored as such. Please allow up to two (2) business days for a response. For 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones, please call 9-8-8 (press “1” for Veterans) or text “838255” to chat. You may also call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room for immediate medical assistance.”

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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.

State-Plan-for-Suicide-Prevention-2023-2028

Communication Safety for Suicide Prevention

TX State Plan for Suicide Prevention 2023-28

CDC Guidance for Community Response to Suicide Clusters

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 2024 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, 2022.

Veterans Affairs Mental Health

Suicide has no single cause and no one approach can end it—but prevention is possible, especially when Veterans find support before a crisis happens.

Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention

If you’re a Veteran in a mental health crisis and you’re thinking about hurting yourself—or you know a Veteran who’s considering this—get help right away. You’re not alone.

Veterans Affairs Dont Wait. Reach Out.

Life has its challenges. You don’t have to solve them alone. That’s true whether it’s an everyday struggle, or something more complicated.

2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevent Report Part 1

2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevent Report part 2

2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report

2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Report

VAMC Veteran and Eligible Individual FAQs

U.S. Department of Defense

Annual Report on Suicide in the Military 2023

ANNUAL REPORT ON SUICIDE IN THE MILITARY CALENDAR YEAR 2022

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.

988 Frequently Asked Questions

These frequently asked questions are designed to help you better understand the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. SAMHSA regularly adds new FAQs and updates responses as we continue to talk with grantees and partners around the country.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

Suicide 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.

Lock to Live

You or someone you know may feel hopeless, down, or alone right now. Many people have gotten through times like this, and you can too. This tool can help you make decisions about temporarily reducing access to potentially dangerous things, like firearms, medicines, sharp objects, or other household items.

REDUCING FIREARMS & OTHER HOUSEHOLD SAFETY RISK

Health Care Providers Who Serve Veterans

Suicide 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.

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivor (TAPS)

Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones.

Postvention Alliance

Postvention Alliance advocates for support, research, care, and education for individuals who have been affected by suicidal thinking or behavior in themselves, someone they love, and those who have suffered a loss to suicide.