The JBLM Suicide Prevention Program focuses on prevention education.
If you are in crisis, please reach out to the Military/Veterans Crisis Line 988, press 1, Crisis & Suicide Hotline 988 or dial 911 for emergency assistance
988 has options, 1 for Military or Veterans, 2 for Spanish, 3 for LGBTQ+, 4 for Tribal/Indigenous
Ask, Care, Escort - Suicide Intervention Training
Training Available for Suicide Prevention.
Learn the skills to intervene in a suicide situation. Content of the training includes communication skills, risk and protective factors, stigma, warning signs, intervention skills, and the ACE method of suicide prevention.
Tier 2 ACE-SI is a 16hr course where you learn the curriculum to train others at the Tier 1 level.
Tier 1 ACE-SI is 8hr course where you obtain skills to deliver the annual training to your unit.
For more information or to register emaill usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dhr-asap@army.mil
REACH - Resources Exist, Asking Can Help
REACH is a proactive mindset. REACH aims to change the culture of help-seeking in the military by placing the focus on the individual and their own need to engage in self care and not suffer in silence. Seek help early before problems escalate. Available to all Service members, Family Members, and DA Civilians.
The optimal group size is 10 participants (min. 5 / max. 15). Participants should be grouped by rank to promote open sharing. Click the image to download the full flyer, or contact us directly to schedule a small group facilitation session.
Leader Resources
For resources created to assist Unit Commanders in implementing their Suicide Prevention Program, visit:
⚠ Army Suicide Prevention Program: Leader Resources
September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month
Click here to learn more
National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month is an annual campaign in the United States to inform and engage the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide.
Learn more: External Link Snippet Suicide Prevention Awareness Month | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Do not forget: ACE= ASK, CARE, ESCORT
⇒ “Are you okay?”
⇒ “Is there something you would like to talk about?”