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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 New York Harbor 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?

Find out how to get support anytime day or night.

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.

Mia Ihm Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist, VA Community Mental Health Point of Contact

VA New York Harbor health care

Phone: 212-686-7500 ext. 3182

Email: Mia.Ihm@va.gov

Kate Mostkoff LCSW

VA Community Mental Health Point of Contact, Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA New York Harbor health care

Phone: 212-686-7500 ext. 4471

Email: Katherine.Mostkoff@va.gov

Joshua Levine LCSW

Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Brooklyn Campus

VA New York Harbor health care

Phone: 718-836-6600 Ext. 8976

Email: joshua.levine2@va.gov

Stephen Homsey LCSW

Social Worker

VA New York Harbor health care

Phone: 929 289-0753

Email: stephen.homsey@va.gov

Care we provide at VA New York Harbor health care

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

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

  • VA New York Harbor 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 post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) health services 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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