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Chaplain Capt. David Morris speaks at an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training shop at the Lowery A. Woodall Advanced Technology Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Jan. 25, 2017. Morris was one of three chaplains to speak to the group. Morris has been teaching at the ASIST shop since he commissioned. (Mississippi National Guard photo by Spc. Christopher Shannon, 102d Public Affairs Detachment)

Dec. 15, 2022

Members learn to teach peers about suicide intervention

Building a network of support through training to teach the skills to prevent suicide and intervene if needed.

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Sept. 26, 2022

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month  - Support for Persons at Elevated Risk for Suicide

If you are close to someone who has experienced a recent suicidal crisis and who may not be fully recovered. How do you think about their risk and what kind of support can you provide?  It is likely that you or someone else played a key role in encouraging their pursuit of urgent mental health care and/or a formal suicide risk assessment.

Kevin Hines is shown digitally imposed against the backdrop of the Golden Gate bridge, the location of his suicide attempt more than 20 years ago. Hines is now a mental health advocate and shares his story to help others struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Sept. 8, 2022

Lessons from jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge—survivor shares his story to help others 

September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month and Kevin Hines shares his story and resources for those in need.

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Aug. 10, 2022

How you can help prevent suicide and support mental health

 Apply by Friday, Aug. 12 for important new trainings

Nov. 23, 2020

Everyone Can Help with Suicide Prevention—The Office of Work Life Releases Ask, Care, Escort (ACE) Public Service Announcement 

Using ACE helps determine when someone is at risk for suicide and how to help. 

Nov. 20, 2020

Survivor Day—Support available for survivors of suicide during holiday season 

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, known as Survivor Day, is observed the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Nov. 18, 2020

Wellness Wednesday Sneak Peek— Support for Survivors of Suicide

Join us for Wellness Wednesday talking about Survivor Day.

Nov. 16, 2020

Coast Guard Spouse, Paulette Fryar, Named 2020-21 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year

Part Two -  Using Her Platform to Increase Awareness for Suicide Prevention. This story continues from part one.