The Army Suicide Prevention Program (SP2), improves the Army readiness by developing and enhancing the Army's Suicide Prevention Program policies, training, data collection and analysis, and strategic communications designed to prevent suicide and support those affected by suicide.
It's an integral component of the Army’s Ready and Resilient Campaign.
We provide resources for suicide prevention, intervention skills, and aim to build resiliency and improve the readiness of the Army through the development and enhancement of SP2 policies, training, data collection and analysis, and strategic communications designed to prevent suicide.
At Fort Belvoir, we value our Army Family and understand that Suicide Prevention is everyone’s battle. We want to make sure we are doing all we can to provide our team with the appropriate resources and tools to let them know we are all in this together.
The Army Suicide Prevention Program educates and trains active duty, reserve and National Guard Soldiers, Army Civilians and Family members on suicide prevention and postvention actions to minimize the risk of suicide.
GOALS
- Reduce the number and rate of suicides
- Advocate for a multidisciplinary approach to suicide prevention
- Provide assistance and guidance to organizations and individuals administering various components of the Suicide Prevention Program
- Identify factors contributing to the incidence of suicide and develop a response to reduce the impact of such factors
September is observed as Suicide Prevention Month, where the Army raises awareness and promotes resources to prevent death by suicide. This year’s theme, “You Are a Light in Somebody’s Life,” highlights the critical role relationships and interpersonal connections to family, friends and the community play in prevention.
If you or someone you know needs help, please dial 988 and press 1 for the Military Crisis Line.
The Army’s Suicide Prevention Program improves the Army readiness by developing and enhancing Army Suicide Prevention Program policies, training, data collection and analysis, and strategic communications designed to prevent suicide and support those affected by suicide.
The Army Suicide Prevention Program educates and trains active duty, reserve and National Guard Soldiers, Army Civilians and Family members on suicide prevention and postvention actions to minimize the risk of suicide.
The Army Suicide Prevention Office is not a crisis center and does not provide counseling services. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 and press 1 for the Military Crisis Line.
