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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 Palo Alto health care suicide prevention coordinators can get you the support you need. They work with our mental health providers and community organizations to assist Veterans who are managing emotional or mental health crises.

Care we provide at VA Palo Alto health care

  • Suicide prevention care coordinators
  • Partnerships with various clinics and programs
  • S.A.V.E. training and other training programs by request of the site/service within VA and at a community level
  • Community outreach activities
  • Gun safety locks

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.

Karin Fowler PsyD

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Palo Alto health care

Phone: 650-493-5000, ext. 22502

Email: karina.fowler@va.gov

Erin Dale LCSW

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Palo Alto health care

Phone: 925-373-4700, ext. 35540

Email: erin.dale@va.gov

Charissa Hosseini PhD

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Palo Alto health care

Phone: 650-493-5000 ext. 69811

Email: charissa.hosseini@va.gov

Laura Kluss LCSW

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Palo Alto health care

Phone: 916-769-2279

Email: Laura.kluss@va.gov

Community engagement and partnership coordinators

Our Suicide Prevention Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinators (CEPC) serve as content matter experts for community-based suicide prevention initiatives and help with suicide prevention education throughout the community. CEPCs build community-led coalitions that focus on suicide prevention and education. They can speak to your organization about suicide prevention and provide free resources and training opportunities.

LaShelle Burch

LaShelle Burch LCSW

Suicide Prevention Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator

VA Palo Alto health care

Phone: 650-512-6463

Email: Lashelle.burch@va.gov

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

  • VA Palo Alto health care 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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