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Tag: suicide prevention

AR-MEDCOM CG, CSM offer new approach to address suicide crisis
December 7, 2023 — The Army Reserve Medical Command's command sergeant major told a gathering of roughly two dozen of the command's command sergeants major at the command's CSM Readiness Workshop held Nov. 29 through Dec. 1, his message to Soldiers contemplating suicide and all Soldiers in their formations is that their life matters... MORE

A common bond: We can talk about suicide
August 23, 2023 — Suicide ideation can be frightening, but acknowledging the moment and reaching out for support can help prevent devastating outcomes. The Army has a wealth of resources available; some of these include the R2 Performance Centers for building resilience and the Suicide Prevention Program(SP2) which educates and trains active duty, reserves, guard members, DA Civilians and Family members on suicide prevention. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide ideation, dial the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline... MORE

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

Tifini Steif, Suicide Prevention Program Manager, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, pauses for a photo with her class during a three-day Ask Care Escort Suicide Intervention tier two training event at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Texas.

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

Former U.S. Army Sgt. Earl Granville, who lost his leg in Afghanistan and then later his twin brother to death by suicide, speaks to Soldiers of the Army Reserve's 75th Innovation Command about resilience as part of the 75th IC's Suicide Prevention Program's initiatives during National Suicide Prevention Month.

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

Chaplain John VandenHeuvel, an Army Reserve chaplain from the 467th Medical Detachment Combat Operational Stress Control (COSC) in Madison, Wis., conducts a counseling session with a Soldier as part of the Mission 100 program in Fort Wainwright, Alaska on Aug. 4, 2022.

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

U.S. Navy Reservist, Personnel Specialist 1st Class Kitara Byerly looks over her husband’s grave in Swea City, Iowa. U.S. Army Reserve Specialist John Meyer took his life on November 16th, 2020. (Courtesy Photo)

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

Capt. Jerry Duong, left, 189th Infantry Brigade, and Sgt. 1st Class Emily Brandt, 3rd Regiment, 361st Battalion, conduct a skit as part of their teach backs on learned training during the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command’s Stand for Life suicide prevention training event in Nashville, Tennessee, March 28 – 30, 2022.

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