NEWS

Sept. 8, 2022
Agents of hope: Suicide prevention program encourages all to ‘connect to protect’

Each September, the Defense Department highlights suicide awareness and resources available for service members and families across the military with National Suicide Prevention Month.
July 18, 2022
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline now live

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline is launching a new quick-dial option nationwide starting July 16. Anyone located within the United States can call or text 9-8-8 any time of day, seven days a week to receive support for suicidal, mental health, and substance use crisis.
May 26, 2022
Suicide prevention and mental health resources provide help: You are not alone

Life is full of ups and downs. But sometimes life events - financial strain, relationships, isolation, emotional or sexual abuse, stress, and misuse or abuse of alcohol or drugs - can lead to depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide for some. It’s important to remember that you are not alone.
May 9, 2022
Mental struggles often go hand-in-hand with alcohol abuse

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is also devoting attention to the dangers of alcohol abuse this month.
May 3, 2022
Mental Health Awareness: It’s okay to answer Question 21

May is Mental Health Awareness Month – a good time to bring up Question 21 on Standard Form 86, which federal employees complete for initial or renewed security clearances.

Agents of hope: Suicide prevention program encourages all to ‘connect to protect’

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline now live

Suicide prevention and mental health resources provide help: You are not alone

Mental struggles often go hand-in-hand with alcohol abuse

Mental Health Awareness: It’s okay to answer Question 21