The Northwest Pennsylvania (NW PA) Veteran Suicide Prevention Program operates on a three-pronged approach involving healthcare providers, community organizations, and Veterans and their families in the 15 counties of NW PA. We’re sharing information about the Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program and Building Better Caregivers to help connect healthcare providers, family members, and community organizations to resources focused on suicide prevention and resiliency building.
In addition to the information provided below, we encourage everyone living or working in the 15 county region to download and save our Community Toolkit. This free guide provides county-specific information that may be useful to Veterans and their families.
If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone about publicizing the NW PA Veteran Suicide Prevention Program in your community, please reach out to us.
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Supporting Providers Who Care for Veterans
The Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program (SRM) offered by VA provides free consultation, support, and resources that promote therapeutic best practices for providers working with Veterans at risk for suicide. Learn how SRM can help you treat Veterans at risk for suicide, request a free consult to address Veteran suicide treatment concerns, and access SRM’s free tools and trainings. 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.
Building Better Caregivers
Building Better Caregivers is an online program to help caregivers of Veterans with dementia, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, a serious brain injury or any other serious injury or illness. This online workshop offers 6 weekly self-paced lessons, facilitator guidance, group support and access to an alumni community for program graduates. Joining the program allows you to share your experiences with other caregivers and to give and receive support. Trained leaders guide you in locating resources that will help you become a better caregiver.
Looking to Get Involved?
Whether you identify as a healthcare provider, community organization, or Veteran, there are several opportunities through the NW PA Veteran Suicide Prevention Program and PERU to connect to resources, participate in educational training, and promote harm reduction strategies. We are actively recruiting healthcare and community partners to work with us in meeting our goals and objectives. To learn more, visit the program website at theresilientveteran.org.
Need Help? Know Someone Who Does? Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or use the online Lifeline Crisis Chat. Both are free and confidential. You’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor in your area.
