Suicide Prevention
How to Recognize When to Ask for Help
Are you, or someone you know, at risk for suicide? Seek help if you notice any of the following warning signs:
- Talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself
- Trying to get pills, guns, or other means to harm oneself
- Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide
- Feeling hopeless
- Experiencing rage, uncontrolled anger or seeking revenge
- Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities
- Feeling trapped, like there's no way out
- Saying or feeling there's no reason for living
- Abusing drugs or alcohol
- Withdrawing from friends or family
- Having dramatic changes in mood
- Sleeping too much or too little
- Giving away possessions
Veteran specific risks
- Frequent deployments
- Deployments to hostile environments
- Exposure to extreme stress
- Physical/sexual assault while in the service (not limited to women)
- Length of deployments
- Service related injury
If you are experiencing any of these warning signs, the first thing to do is ask for help. Asking for help can be as easy as picking up the phone and calling the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) and pressing Option 1. The hotline is staffed around the clock, 365 days a year by trained professionals who know how to get you the help you need.
Here is a list of mental health resources you can contact for help.
| Veteran Suicide Prevention Life Line | 800-273-TALK (8255) press Option 1 |
Arizona Behavioral Health Services Regional Crisis Hotlines:
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Maricopa County |
800-6311314 |
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Northern Arizona Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority (NARBHA) |
877-756-4090 |
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Pima County |
800-796-6762 |
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All Other Arizona Counties |
866-495-6735 |
Reservation Resources
| Navajo Nation | 800-259-3449 |
| Pascua Yaqui Tribe | 520-883-5020 |
| White Mountain Apache Tribe | 877-336-4811 |
US Department of Veterans’ Affairs Suicide Prevention Points of Contact
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Phoenix VA S
Suicide Prevention Coordinator 800-554-7174 ext. 6731 |
650 E. Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012 |
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Northern Arizona VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator 800-949-1055 ext. 2705 |
500 Hwy 89N Prescott, AZ 86313 |
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Southern Arizona VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator 800-470-8262 |
2601 S 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723 |
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Veteran Legal Clinic Phoenix School of Law 602-464-7820 |
4041 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012 |
Resources by Community
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides suicide prevention coordinators, general inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services at medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics.
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Anthem VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 623-551-6092 |
3618 W Anthem Way, Bldg. D, #120 Anthem, AZ 85086 |
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Bellemont VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 928-226-1056 |
Camp Navajo Army Depot Bellemont, AZ 86015 |
| Buckeye VA Health Care Clinic 623-386-6093 |
213 E Monroe Ave Buckeye, AZ 85326 |
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Casa Grande VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 520-836-2536 |
1876 E Sabin Dr, Bld A Ste 15 Casa Grande, AZ 85222 |
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Chinle Chinle Vet Center 928-674-3682 |
Navajo (Indian) Rt 7 Chinle, AZ 86503 |
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Cottonwood VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 928-649-1523 |
203 S Candy Ln Cottonwood, AZ 86326 |
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Flagstaff Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health 877-756-4090 |
1300 S Yale St Flagstaff, AZ 86001 |
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Globe-Miami VA Health Care Clinic 928-445-0027 |
5860 S Hospital Dr, Ste 111 Globe, AZ 85501 |
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Green Valley VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 520-629-4900 |
380 W Vista Hermosa Dr #140 Green Valley, AZ 85614 |
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Hotevilla Hopi Vet Center Outstation 2 928-734-5166 |
1 Main St Hotevilla, AZ 86030 |
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Kingman VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 928-445-4860 x 6830 |
1726 E Beverly Ave Kingman, AZ 86409 |
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Lake Havasu City VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 928-680-0090 |
2035 Mesquite, Ste D Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 |
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Mesa Southeast VA Health Care Clinic 602-222-6568
Mesa Vet Center 480-610-6727 |
6950 E Williams Field Rd, Bldg 23 Mesa, AZ 85212
1303 S Longmore Ste 5 Mesa, AZ 85202 |
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Payson VA Health Care Clinic 928-472-3148 |
1106 N Beeline Highway Payson, AZ 85541 |
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Phoenix VA Hospital 602-277-5551
Thunderbird VA Health Care Clinic 602-633-6900
Phoenix Vet Center |
650 E Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85012
9424 N 25th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85021
77 E Weldon Ave, Ste 100 Phoenix, AZ 85012 |
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Prescott VA Hospital 928-445-4860
Prescott Vet Center 928-778-3469 |
500 N Highway 89 Prescott, AZ 86313
3180 Stillwater Dr, Ste A Prescott, AZ 86305 |
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Safford VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 520-629-4900 |
711 S 14th Ave Safford, AZ 85546 |
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Show Low VA Health Care Clinic 928-532-1069 |
2450 E Show Low Lake Rd, Ste 1 Show Low, AZ 85901 |
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Sierra Vista VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 520-792-1450 |
101 N Coronado Dr, Ste A Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 |
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Surprise Northwest VA Health Care Clinic 623-251-2884 |
13985 W. Grand Ave, Ste 101 Surprise, AZ 85374 |
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Tempe EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center 480-784-1514 |
1232 E Broadway Rd, Ste 120 Tempe, AZ 85282 |
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Tucson VA Hospital 520-792-1450
VA Northwest Tucson Clinic 520-792-1450
VA Southeast Tucson Clinic 520-792-1450
Southern Arizona Mental Health Corporation 520-617-0043
Tucson Vet Center 520-882-0333 |
3601 S 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85723
2945 W. Ina Rd Tucson, AZ 85741
7395 S. Houghton Rd, Ste 129 Tucson, AZ 85747
2502 N Dodge Blvd, Ste 190 Tucson, Arizona 85716
3055 N First Ave Tucson, AZ 85719 |
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Yuma VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic 520-792-1450 Or 800-470-8262
Yuma Vet Center 928-341-1046 |
2555 E. Gila Ridge Rd Yuma, AZ 85365
2557 S. Arizona Ave., Suite C Yuma, AZ 85364 |
Whatever you do... Don't Lose Hope!
There are many people who care about you and want to help you.