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If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Veteran/Military Crisis Line for immediate assistance.Dial 988 then press 1

Department of Defense Quarterly Suicide Report 1st Quarter, CY 2025.

Department of Defense Annual Report on Suicide in the Military (ARSM)

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2022-2023 Suicide Prevention Recognition Recipient Honoree Video Series

Below is the 2022-2023 Suicide Prevention Recognition Recipient Honoree Video Series. These videos highlight the recipients and their year-round accomplishments and dedication to this life-saving work.

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DSPO Quarterly Connection Newsletter: Winter Edition

Read about Mr. Vazirani’s 2024 Support to the Force Message for the holiday season, the new Holiday Lethal Means Safety Flyer, and the Annual Report on Suicide in the Military.

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Annual Report on Suicide in the Military (CY) 2023

This annual report provides suicide counts and rates for DoD as well as highlights key ongoing department-wide efforts to reduce suicide risks.

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World Suicide Prevention Day

Department of Defense Recognized World Suicide Prevention Day and Encouraged the Total Force to Join the Fight to Prevent Suicide.

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Postvention

In this episode, Dr. Mary Bartlett joins DSPO’s Dr. Alicia Matteson for a discussion on postvention”

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National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

The Department of Health and Human Services launched the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan. Learn more at www.hhs.gov/nssp.

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The Center for Deployment Psychology 2-Day Evidence Based Treatment Workshops

These intensive 2-day workshops provide training in the fundamentals of various Evidenced-Based Treatments for behavioral health providers working with service members.

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P&R Memorandum on Updated Calling Information for the Veterans/Military Crisis Line

The P&R Memorandum provides updated calling information for the Veterans/Military Crisis Line.

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Supporting the Military in Suicide Prevention: DSPO’s Military Community Engagement Activities – 2022/2023

Learn more about DSPO’s Military Community Engagement Activities in 2022-2023.

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