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Suicide prevention

If you're a Veteran who is thinking of hurting yourself—or you know a Veteran who’s considering this—we can help. Our VA Birmingham health care suicide prevention coordinators can get you the support you need. They work with our behavioral health providers and community organizations to assist Veterans who are managing emotional or mental health crises.

How do I talk to someone right now?

If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.

To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:

You can also:

  • Call 911.
  • Go to the nearest emergency room.
  • Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn’t matter what your discharge status is or if you’re enrolled in VA health care.
    Find your nearest VA medical center

Connect with a care coordinator

Our suicide prevention coordinators can help you get ongoing support, like counseling and other services. Coordinators are available during regular business hours.

Evelyn Jemison

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Birmingham health care

Email: VHASPCAL-521BIRSuicidePreventionTeam@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Birmingham health care

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

 

Safer Together Program 

The SAFER Together initiative, offering secure, voluntary, and temporary firearm storage for Veterans, first responders, and others facing personal crises. The SAFER Together program, in partnership with Alabama’s Challenge, local suicide prevention leaders, and Veteran Service Organizations, provides individuals a way to temporarily and confidentially remove firearms from their home environment during high-risk or transitional moments — no questions asked. The effort is designed to create a critical pause that can prevent suicide and give people the time and space they need to heal.

For more information on the Safer Together Program and  FFL secure storage option near you please visit, Safer Together

This is for informational purposes only. The VA does not endorse or sponsor any of the organizations on this page.

  • VA resources to help Veterans in crisis, including warning signs and tips for talking to children about family members' crises.

  • VA Birmingham is a center for excellence for Veteran-focused mental health care. We can connect you with the help you need.

  • Find out how to access depression health services through VA.

  • Find out how to access health services for post-traumatic health disorder (PTSD) through VA.

  • The foundation provides mental health resources for people struggling with thoughts of suicide. They also offer supportive educational tools for concerned family, friends and peers.

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