Suicide Prevention
Fort Jackson’s Suicide Prevention Program supports the Army’s Suicide Prevention Program. It is to mitigate suicide. We need all of our Army, Civilians and Family Members to take an active role in making a difference. Let us all connect to protect our most valued resource: the people!
Risk Factors:
Failed relationships; family hx of suicide; prior suicide attempt; poor social skills; mood disorders; drug/etoh abuse; legal (UCMJ / Non-judicial); access to lethal means;
Protective Factors:
Social relationships (family/friends/buddy); access to health care (physical/mental) coping ability; belief in a higher power/faith; participation in groups/activities; getting help when needed; personal /professional values;
Important Numbers and Links
Garrison Chaplain’s number
Army Resiliency Directorate
When a loved one has made an attempt https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/suicide-prevention/pages/whenALovedOneHasMadeAnAttempt.html
Help Guide:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/suicide-prevention.htm?pdf=13947
Call To Action:
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sprc-call-to-action.pdf
Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO)
Small Steps Saves Lives https://www.dspo.mil/Portals/113/Documents/Small%20Steps%20Save%20Lives.pdf
Connect to Protect
Mental Health Awareness
Suicide Prevention: One Mother's Story
Community Resource Guide
Training
Unit Leader Guide to Suicide Prevention
Sr. CDR Guide to Suicide Prevention
Downloadables
Unit Leader Guide to Suicide Prevention
Sr. CDR Guide to Suicide Prevention
Battle Drill Touch Card - Family
Battle Drill Touch Card - Leader
Battle Drill Touch Card - Soldier
Family SI Drill Card
Leaders SI Drill Card
Soldier SI Drill Card