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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. The TVHS Suicide Prevention Team can get you the support you need. They work with our behavioral health providers and community organizations to assist Veterans who are managing emotional or mental health crises.

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:

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 the Suicide Prevention Team

Our Suicide Prevention Team can help you get ongoing support, like counseling and other services.  If you would like to speak with one of our team members, please call , and someone will return your call within one business day.  Please note this is not a crisis line, and calls may not be returned until the following day.  If you need to speak with someone immediately, please call the Veterans Crisis Line 988, press 1.

Lesley Murray

Suicide Prevention Team Lead

VA Tennessee Valley health care

Phone:

Email: lesley.murray@va.gov

Sabrina Dowd-Abele

Clinical Psychologist/Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Tennessee Valley health care

Phone:

Email: TVHSuicidePreventionProgram@va.gov

Care we provide

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 managers
  • Gun safety locks
  • Suicide prevention training from the TVHS Suicide Prevention Team
  • Veterans Crisis Line follow-up care

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

  • VA Tennessee Valley provides excellent 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 health services for post-traumatic health disorder (PTSD) 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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