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 Northern California 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?
Veterans crisis line
Connect with Veteran’s Crisis Line at 988 (press 1) to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This support is:
- Confidential
- Available every day, 24/7
- Serves all Veterans, all Service members, National Guard and Reserve, their family members and friends
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.
Lee Sasse LCSW-PIP
Suicide Prevention Program Manager
VA Northern California health care
Phone: 530-551-1408
Charlene Weatherlow LCSW
Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Mather VAMC
VA Northern California health care
Phone: 916-843-9487
Trent Lear LCSW, LAC, MAC
Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Sacramento Valley
VA Northern California health care
Phone: 916-640-8090
David Shernoff LCSW
Suicide Prevention Coordinator, East Bay
VA Northern California health care
Roxanna Zalensny LCSW
Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Rural
VA Northern California health care
Phone: 530-574-1063
Orise (Shay) Carey
Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Solano County
VA Northern California health care
Phone: 925-862-3204
Care we provide at VA Northern California health care
- Suicide prevention care coordinators
- Suicide prevention case managers
- Gun safety locks