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Suicide prevention training is changing the culture to reduce suicide
February 15, 2023 — The Soldier had just returned from a deployment in Afghanistan. Upon returning home, he had a verbal argument with his girlfriend. The Soldier then told his girlfriend that he wanted to kill himself, so she told him to go ahead and do it. The Soldier later died from suicide... MORE

First line leaders surround Soldier during difficult times
January 6, 2023 — The leadership from a Machesney Park, Illinois, Army Reserve unit and the 389th Engineer Battalion headquartered here, combined forces to help a Soldier deal with thoughts of suicide... MORE

Suicide prevention training makes a difference
November 1, 2022 — Suicide prevention training made a difference between a leader discounting a Soldier’s concerns as complaints and a successful intervention... MORE

The Weight We Carry: Disabled Pa. Guard veteran teaches resiliency in the face of suicide
September 15, 2022 — Earl Granville, a Pennsylvania National Guard veteran who lost his left leg from a roadside bomb during a patrol in Afghanistan and now travels the country as a motivational speaker, recently shared his story of hope, heartache and healing to Soldiers from the 75th Innovation Command... MORE

Suicide prevention hinges on sensing, listening, trust
September 6, 2022 — An Army Reserve officer has helped more than 100 Soldiers and veterans struggling with suicidal thoughts during the past decade by listening and providing the right resources... MORE

Army Reserve Chaplain Provides Support to the ‘Arctic Angels’
August 8, 2022 — With multiple suicides and higher levels of harmful behaviors among Soldiers and their families in Alaska, the Chief of Staff of the Army directed a shift in priorities earlier this year to support and resource Soldiers, civilians, and families serving in Alaska. In efforts to provide the necessary resources, Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler, Commander, 11th Airborne Division, instituted the ‘Mission 100’ program which requires 100% of the ‘Arctic Angels’ Soldiers in Alaska meet with a professional counselor at least once each year... MORE

Suicide prevention: Be brave enough to save
May 25, 2022 — This Memorial Day Weekend, we remember the Warrior, we remember those we have lost. It has been 19 months since my husband, U.S. Army Reserve Spc. John Meyer, died from suicide. This year the Suicide Prevention DOD message is, “Connect to Protect, Support is Within Reach.” I want to tell you, there is hope, and we need to take personal responsibility to get help. If someone considering suicide is reading this, there is hope. We are here to connect... MORE

Army Reserve suicide prevention community continues to evolve Stand for Life program
April 19, 2022 — From dancing to skits, role plays, podcasts and games, the last thing one would think is happening is a suicide prevention training event... MORE

416th Theater Engineer Command implements suicide prevention program liaison training
March 25, 2022 — The 416th Theater Engineer Command (TEC) hosted the Suicide Prevention Program Liaison (SPPL) training from March 1-4, 2022, at the Parkhurst Army Reserve Center... MORE

983rd Engineer Battalion Forward Support Company embraces community, health and protective risk factors
February 24, 2022 — The 983rd Engineer Battalion Forward Support Company (FSC) discussed community, health and protective factors after one of their own died by suicide this year. Unit leaders want Soldiers to know mental health and their welfare, regardless of duty status, is paramount. The ripple effect of losing a Soldier is felt across not only the unit, but the Army Reserve and Army as a whole. The unit held a memorial to remember the Soldier, as well as offer opportunities for others to begin to heal in Monclova, Ohio, in January... MORE

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