JBSA Suicide Prevention Program

Not Every Fight is on the Battlefield

Suicide is a significant public health issue that impacts our service members, families, communities, and society at large. Policies, programs, training, and resources are available to support suicide prevention as a top priority for the military.

The Army Suicide Prevention Program (SP2) is an integral part of the Army’s Ready and Resilient Campaign. SP2 educates and trains active duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers, Army civilians and family members on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention actions to minimize the risk for suicide to.

At JBSA, we provide resources for suicide prevention, intervention skills, and aim to build resiliency and improve the readiness of the Army through the development and enhancement of SP2 policies, training, data collection and analysis, and strategic communications designed to prevent suicide.

Office Hours/Location/Contact

SUNDAY - Closed
MONDAY - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TUESDAY - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FRIDAY - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SATURDAY - Closed

2490 Stanley Road
Building 367
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78253
Phone: 210-295-5555
Email: usarmy.jbsa.asa.mbx.suicide-prevention@army.mil

Goals

Our goals are to:

  • Reduce the number and rate of suicides.
  • Advocate of a multidisciplinary approach to suicide prevention.
  • Provide assistance and guidance to organizations and individuals administering various components of the SPP.
  • Identify factors contributing to the incidence of suicide and develop a response to reduce the impact of such factors.
Useful Links
Crisis Intervention Numbers
  • For Emergency: Dial 911
  • National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 988, press 1 or text 838255
  • Veteran/Military Crisis Line: 988, press 1 or text 838255
  • ARMY Suicide Prevention Program: DPRR: SP2 (army.mil)
  • Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO): https://www.dspo.mil/
  • DOD Safe Helpline (SAPR): 877-995-5247: www.safehelpline.org
  • Military One Source: 800-342-9647: www.militaryonesource.mil
  • ​Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: 800-662-4357

  • ACE (ASK, CARE, ESCORT) Training and Education: Contact JBSA SPPC for more information usarmy.jbsa.asa.mbx.suicide-prevention@army.mil or 210-295-5555

  • JBSA Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs): 210-421-9387

ACE

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TALK

THOUGHTS

HELP

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