Suicide prevention
VA Pittsburgh health care suicide prevention coordinators can connect you with ongoing counseling and services. They work with our behavioral health providers and community organizations to assist Veterans who are managing emotional or mental health crises. This local team is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you're a Veteran in crisis or you're concerned about a Veteran in crisis, and need immediate assistance, please reach out to the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 option 1.
Connect with a care coordinator
Andrew Klein MSW, LSW
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
VA Pittsburgh health care
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Bree Piper MSW, LCSW
Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator
VA Pittsburgh health care
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Cari Harley MSSA, LISW-S
REACH Vet/Suicide Prevention Coordinator
VA Pittsburgh health care
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Daniel Merchant MSW, LCSW
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
VA Pittsburgh health care
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Laura Liang MSW, LCSW
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
VA Pittsburgh health care
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Nicole Gallagher MSW, LISW-S
Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator
VA Pittsburgh health care
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Sarah Saucier MSW, LCSW
Suicide Prevention Program Supervisor
VA Pittsburgh health care
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Stefany Munsch MSW, LCSW
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
VA Pittsburgh health care
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Care we provide at VA Pittsburgh
We work with behavioral health providers and community organizations to help you and your family during times of crisis. We offer:
- Suicide prevention care coordinators
- Suicide prevention case manager
- Community engagement and partnership coordinators
- COMPACT Act care coordinator
- Gun safety locks
At VA Pittsburgh, we offer same-day access to mental health care when you need it. Our emergency department on our University Drive campus is also open 24/7 for Veterans with urgent mental health care needs outside of regular business hours. Our Suicide Prevention Program is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To connect with the Suicide Prevention Program, reach out at 412-360-6515.
Learn more:
- Get connected with VA mental health services
- Download VA mobile apps for mental health and wellness
Veterans in immediate crisis should dial 988 and press 1.
Whether you're a Veteran in crisis or you're concerned about someone who is, call the Veterans Crisis Line for free, private help and local resources.
Phone: Dial 988 then Press 1
Hours: 24/7
S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Training
Join VA Pittsburgh’s Suicide Prevention Team for a quarterly S.A.V.E. Training or request a class for your organization.
WHAT IS VA S.A.V.E. TRAINING?
VA S.A.V.E. Training is a free, brief course that will help you act with care and compassion if you come across a Veteran who is in crisis or having thoughts of suicide. The acronym S.A.V.E. helps you remember the important steps involved in suicide prevention:
- Know the Signs that indicate a Veteran might be thinking about suicide.
- Ask the most important question of all - “Are you thinking of killing yourself?”
- Validate the Veteran’s experience.
- Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help.
Request a Group Training
To schedule a S.A.V.E. Training for your organization, group, class or workplace, contact VAPHS’s Suicide Prevention Team at
Additional Resources
- Veterans Crisis Line: 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones.
- Make the Connection: Real Veteran stories of help and hope.
- Don’t Wait. Reach Out: Resources for Veterans seeking support.
- VA Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC):
- Lethal Means Safety & Suicide Prevention: resource for providers to discuss lethal means safety with patients.
- Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program: free consultation to both VA and community providers working with Veterans at risk for suicide.
- Metallica & Veterans Crisis Prevention video: Metallica’s James Hetfield and Robert Trujillo encourage Veterans in crisis to seek help.