Fort Bragg Suicide Prevention Program

10/22/2012

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10/17/2012

General Raymond Odierno, Chief of Staff of the U. S. Army, speaks about what you can do to prevent su***de.

http://www.youtube.com/watchv=qIRcdWt8Yvg&feature=player_embedded

10/17/2012

In July, 38 soldiers took their own lives, setting a deadly record high for the Army. As of September, the total number of Soldiers lost to su***de this year is 187. Army leadership prescribed mandatory training for every Soldier and civilian member of the force. Fort Bragg's 16th Military Police Br...

09/20/2012

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09/19/2012

The Fort Bragg Community Information Fair is Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort Bragg Club. Stop by and learn about the resources, programs and services available to you. It's open to all service members, retirees, DoD civilians and Family members.

The Fort Bragg Community Information Fair is Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort Bragg Club. Stop by and learn about the resources, programs and services available to you. It's open to all service members, retirees, DoD civilians and Family members.

09/19/2012

One life lost to su***de is one too many - Understanding, trust and support are the key to su***de intervention
http://www.bragg.army.mil/presscenter/pages/Lifelosttosu***deistoomany.aspx

Deployments and the stressors that come from long separations continue to take a serious toll on the Army’s Soldiers and their Families, and this fact is showing up in disturbingly high numbers of su***des and attempted su***des year after year.

08/29/2012

September is Su***de Prevention Month! During September Fort Bragg will emphasize the awareness of Health Promotion, Risk Reduction, Su***de Prevention and Comprehensive Solider and Family Fitness resources that are available to promote the resilience of Soldiers, Army Civilians and Family members. Visit http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/su***de/spmonth/default.asp to get more information about Army-wide Su***de Prevention events and resources.

08/09/2012

HERSCHEL WALKER TO VISIT FORT BRAGG- The 1982 Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Star, will be visiting Fort Bragg Friday, Aug. 10.
During Walker's visit he will share his personal story and experience with mental illness while delivering the theme of "There's no shame in asking for help, I did," to Soldiers. Walker will address Soldiers at York Theater from 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Ascend Health Corporation, a TRI-CARE Provider, has an anti-stigma campaign in partnership with Walker, who is an Ascend Health/Freedom Care spokesman, to encourage servicemembers to ask for help for mental health and substance abuse issues. Walker has visited 40 military installations and 13,000 servicemembers, since partnering with Freedom Care in 2008.

07/03/2012

MilitaryFamily.com has developed a su***de prevention smart phone and Android version free application called OPERATION REACHOUT to address the problem of su***de among the military and veterans. Designed by experts in emotional resiliency the application has multiple features designed to help people who are feeling desperate and alone connect with others. Follow the link to download the app today!
http://militaryfamily.com/downloads/apps/military-su***de-prevention-operation-reach-out/

Signing up is easy and takes less than 3 minutes. Take a moment to create a user profile and get verified instantly. Register now to join the best community on the web.

06/19/2012

Don't forget the Fort Bragg 5k walk/run this Saturday!

Fort Bragg's monthly 5K walk/run is this Saturday at Hedrick Stadium. Due to the summer temperatures, the start time is 8 a.m., an hour earlier than its traditional start. As always, this is a free event with no registration required. Feel free to bring the dog, the stroller and the whole Family.

06/11/2012

The USO North Carolina Fort Bragg/Fayetteville center on Fort Bragg is now at the Soldier Support Center. The ribbon cutting ceremony is tomorrow, June 7, at 11 a.m. on the first floor of the SSC in Wing L. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony. The new center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

06/01/2012

Vice President Biden speaks openly about his grief after his wife and daughter died, and how he came to understand suicidal thoughts.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/biden-reflects-grief-suicidal-thoughts-16433138

After his wife and daughter died, Biden said he understood thoughts of su***de.