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The Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program (SRM) provides free consultation, support, and resources that promote therapeutic best practices for providers working with Veterans at risk for suicide. We're easy to reach at srmconsult@va.gov
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Are you a provider supporting Veterans? Learn how SRM can help you treat Veterans at risk for suicide.
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SRM offers providers a safe space to address Veteran suicide treatment concerns. Request a free consult.
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Providers can best serve Veterans when they have the resources they need. Access SRM's free tools and trainings.
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Upcoming Lecture: December 11, 2024 @ 2:00PM ET
Community Inclusion, Participation, and Mattering: Directions for Suicide Prevention
Join us this month for Community Inclusion, Participation, and Mattering: Directions for Suicide Prevention presented by Mark Salzer, Ph.D. Suicide rates among individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI) are high. These individuals are also less engaged in meaningful activities compared to those in the general population. The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide suggests that some people who have suicidal ideations have lost their sense of purpose and feel less connected to others. Suicide prevention efforts seem to focus less frequently on supporting people with SMI in identifying and pursuing their purpose in life and adequately promoting connections to others. This session will introduce participants to the concepts of community inclusion and mattering and offer suggestions for how they can be utilized in mental health services as a way to enhance health, including suicide prevention.
Providers
Request a free consultation where, in a safe space with another provider, you can discuss challenging treatment scenarios for Veterans at risk for suicide. Find and download resources promoting evidence-informed best practices or sign up for trainings for providers. Find fact sheets, infographics and social media messaging that you can share with your networks here.
Veterans and Caregivers
SRM experts only consult with providers on suicide risk management. If you are a Veteran in crisis — or you're concerned about one — free, confidential support is available 24/7. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and Press 1, send a text message to 838255, or chat online. Find Veteran Suicide Prevention information and resources on the Veterans Crisis Line website.
Postvention
Many providers will experience a loss to suicide during their careers. This loss can have profound personal and professional impacts.
SRM consultation is available to any provider serving Veterans who would like support surrounding a suicide loss and/or to consult on postvention practices.
To request a postvention consult, email SRMConsult@va.gov.
Visit the Uniting for Suicide Postvention (USPV) website to explore resources for community, providers, and workplaces who are healing after suicide loss.
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Suicide prevention research takes place on a continuum from understanding to screening & assessment to treatment. Rocky Mountain MIRECC is engaged in over 50 research projects at any given moment.
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SRM is a Rocky Mountain MIRECC program and is supported by the VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.
