Suicide prevention

Care we provide at VA Albany health care

• Suicide prevention care coordinators
• Suicide prevention case managers
• Gun safety locks

Connect with a Suicide Prevention Coordinator

Our suicide prevention coordinator can help you get ongoing support, like counseling and other services. Coordinators are available during regular business hours and can be reached by emailing our Suicide Prevention Team at:

VHASPCNY-528A8ALNSuicidePreventionTeam@va.gov.  

You may also contact the Stratton VA Suicide Prevention program coordinator below.

Community Engagement and Partnership program (CEPP)

The program focuses on identifying at-risk service-members, Veterans and their families; increasing screening for suicide risk, promoting interaction and improving care transitions, as well as increasing safety and safety planning to promote healthier outcomes.  This is accomplish through Coalition Development and Management, Community Education and Community Engagement.

Stratton VA's CEPP  covers 18 counties (Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Fulton, Montgomery, Clinton, Otsego, Franklin, Schoharie, Essex, Delaware, Hamilton, Greene, Warren, Columbia, Washington and Ulster).  It's important to note that VA has a CEPP based out of every VA Hospital across New York State. 

You may contact the Stratton VA Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinators (CEPC) coordinator below.