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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. Our VA Palo Alto health care suicide prevention coordinators can get you the support you need. They work with our mental health providers and community organizations to assist Veterans who are managing emotional or mental health crises.

Care we provide at VA Palo Alto health care

  • Suicide prevention care coordinators
  • Partnerships with various clinics and programs
  • S.A.V.E. training and other training programs by request of the site/service within VA and at a community level
  • Community outreach activities
  • Gun safety locks

How do I talk to someone right now?

Find out how to get support anytime, day or night.

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.

Karin Fowler PsyD

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Palo Alto health care

Phone:

Erin Dale LCSW

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Palo Alto health care

Phone:

Charissa Hosseini PhD

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Palo Alto health care

Phone:

Laura Kluss LCSW

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Palo Alto health care

Phone:

Michael Vallario PsyD

Suicide Prevention Coordinator

VA Palo Alto health care

Phone:

Community engagement and partnership coordinators

Our Suicide Prevention Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinators (CEPC) serve as content matter experts for community-based suicide prevention initiatives and help with suicide prevention education throughout the community. CEPCs build community-led coalitions that focus on suicide prevention and education. They can speak to your organization about suicide prevention and provide free resources and training opportunities.

LaShelle Burch

LaShelle Burch LCSW

Suicide Prevention Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator

VA Palo Alto health care

Phone:

Email: Lashelle.burch@va.gov