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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.

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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

Michael Vallario PsyD

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Palo Alto health care

Phone: 650-374-9459

Email: Michael.Vallario2@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

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