Suicide Prevention

Our Mission

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.

Suicide Prevention Month Schedule

Events and trainings for the month of September.

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Safety Planning

September 20, 2023

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Ask Suicide Gatekeeper Training

September 21, 2023

at 1pm – 3pm

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Buddy Check Day “Call to Action”

September 22, 2023

at 10am – 10:30am

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Estero Llano Grande State Park

Ruck March/Hike

September 23, 2023

at 8am

vetcontact@tpwd.texas.gov

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CALM (Lethal Means Suicide Prevention)

September 25, 2023

at 9:30am – 11:30am

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Military Sexual Trauma in Honor of Vanessa Guillen

September 25, 2023

at 12pm – 1pm

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Daingerfield State Park

Ruck March/Hike

September 30, 2023

at 9am

vetcontact@tpwd.texas.gov

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Seminole Canyon State Park

Ruck March/Hike

September 30, 2023

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vetcontact@tpwd.texas.gov

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San Angelo State Park

Ruck March/Hike

September 30, 2023

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Garner State Park

Ruck March/Hike

September 30, 2023

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vetcontact@tpwd.texas.gov

Jessica Del Rio, LPC

Suicide Prevention Program Manager

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.

    September is National Suicide Prevention Month!

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    State Plan for Suicide Prevention 2023 – 2028

    Communication Safely for Suicide Prevention

    Suicide Care in Texas Toolkit 2023

    Texas State Plan for Suicide Prevention 2023-2028

    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.

    2023 National Veteran Suicide
    Prevention Annual Report

    COMPACT Act,
    Section 201

    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.

      Reducing Military
      and Veteran Suicide

      Suicide Prevention
      Resource For Action

      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.

      Ask About Suicide
      To Save A Life

      Suicide Risk
      Assesment Tool

      The Columbia
      Severity Rating Scale

      Stanley Brown
      Safety Plan

      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.

      COUNSELING ACCESS LEATHAL MEANS

      A SAFE HOME ENVIORMENT CAN SAVE LIFES

      REDUCING FIREARMS & OTHER HOUSEHOLD SAFETY RISK

      Health Care Providers Who Serve Veterans

      Lethal Means & Suicide Prevention

      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

      Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative

      Operation Manager Job Position

      Compensation: Commensurate with experience
      Status: Full time
      Location: In office-hybrid but must be based in Austin.
      Benefits: Health insurance, PTO, sick leave
      TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Travel up to 10% may include overnight stays

      Veterans and Military Spouses Encouraged to Apply

      If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter with salary requirements, a resume, and a writing sample via email with “Operations Manager” in the subject line to:

      admin@texassuicideprevention.org

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