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VA S.A.V.E. Training

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You can prevent Veteran suicide. Start by learning the VA S.A.V.E. acronym.

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Free

VA S.A.V.E. Training will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a Veteran who is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts. The acronym S.A.V.E. helps you remember the important steps involved in suicide prevention: 

S - Signs of suicidal thinking should be recognized 

A - Ask the most important question of all — “Are you thinking of killing yourself?” 

V - Validate the Veteran’s experience 

E - Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help

 

Use the online resource locator to find VA facilities, Vet Centers, suicide prevention coordinators, and other VA resources at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/find-resources/local-resources/

 

Use the event link to join the Microsoft Teams virtual meeting on the scheduled day and time.

Meeting ID: 280 556 807 803 

Passcode: Gb3xd6ah 

 

Prefer to call in? 

Dial in by phone +1 872-701-0185,,538969409# 

United States, Chicago

 

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