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 Iron Mountain 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?
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:
- Call 988 and select 1.
- Start a confidential chat.
- Text 838255.
- For TTY, call 711 then 988.
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 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.
Sharon Anastas
Suicide Prevention Program Manager
VA Iron Mountain health care
Phone:
Mary Campbell
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
VA Iron Mountain health care
Phone:
Care we provide at VA Iron Mountain health care
- Suicide Prevention Coordinators (SPC)-SPCs serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and point of contact (POC) for matters related to suicide including prevention, intervention, postvention efforts, suicide death and behavior reporting, education, and outreach
- VA SAVE Training-This training provides a one hour gatekeeper training that can be provided to Veterans, their loved ones, community members, etc that educates on the risk factors and warning signs for suicide and how to respond appropriately by connecting Veterans in crisis with the most appropriate sources of care.
- Provide Evidence Based Care through our VISN-level Clinical Resource Hubs (CRH) for Veterans who may be at risk for suicide
- Promotion of Lethal Means Safety including distribution of gun cable locks on request.