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 Tuscaloosa health care suicide prevention coordinators 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?
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.
Brittany Burch
Suicide Prevention Case Manager
VA Tuscaloosa health care
Phone: 205-554-2000 ext: 4755
Email: Brittany.Burch1@va.gov
Fredericka Brinkley
Suicide Prevention Social Work Care Coordinator
VA Tuscaloosa health care
Phone: 205-554-2000 ext. 6487
Email: fredericka.brinkley@va.gov
JoAnna Jordan
Suicide Prevention Social Work Care Coordinator
VA Tuscaloosa health care
Phone: 205-554-2000 ext. 6486
Email: joanna.jordan@va.gov
Lawanda Vanhorn
Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator
VA Tuscaloosa health care
Phone: 205-554-2000 ext. 3268
Email: Lawanda.Vanhorn@va.gov
To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:
- Call 988, then select 1.
- Text 838255.
- Start a confidential chat.
- If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889.
Care we provide at VA Tuscaloosa health care
- Suicide prevention care coordinators
- Suicide prevention case managers
- Gun safety locks