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?
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 LCSW
Suicide Prevention Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator
VA Palo Alto health care
Phone: 650-512-6463
Email: Lashelle.burch@va.gov