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?
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.
To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:
- Call 988 and select 1.
- Start a confidential chat.
- Text 838255.
- For TTY, call 711 then 988.
You can also:
- Call 911.
- Go to the nearest emergency room.
- Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn’t matter what your discharge status is or if you’re enrolled in VA health care.
Find your nearest VA medical center
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:
Erin Dale LCSW
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
VA Palo Alto health care
Phone:
Charissa Hosseini PhD
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
VA Palo Alto health care
Phone:
Laura Kluss LCSW
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
VA Palo Alto health care
Phone:
Michael Vallario PsyD
LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator, Suicide Prevention Coordinator
VA Palo Alto health care
Phone:
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
Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator
VA Palo Alto health care
Phone:
Email: Lashelle.burch@va.gov