Suicide Prevention

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                                                           On-Call Duty Chaplain - (803) 319-9613

Army Resiliency Directorate

FAQ link https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/suicide-prevention/pages/faq.html

 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)

Connect to Protect photo fb photo frame https://www.facebook.com/help/1476775522631878

 Small Steps Saves Lives https://www.dspo.mil/Portals/113/Documents/Small%20Steps%20Save%20Lives.pdf

Making a Difference

Mental Health Awareness

Suicide Prevention: One Mother's Story

Community Resource Guide

Training

FY22 ACE-SI Tier 2 Course Dates

ACE training for Civilians

ACE training for Soldiers

SPP Chain Teaching BDE/BN

SPP Chain Teaching PLT_SEC_SQD

SPP Chain Teaching SC_BDE

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