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SUBJ/SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH//

RMKS/1.  As Secretary of the Navy, I am personally committed to helping our 
Sailors, Marines, civilians, and their families during tough times.  While we 
recognize Suicide Prevention Month in September, please pledge that you will 
personally support your brothers and sisters, in and out of uniform, in a 
team effort to combat suicidal ideations and actions.

2.  Every death by suicide is a tragedy.  We value each and every one of you, 
and the Department of the Navy is dedicated to ensuring programs are 
available and policies are in place to build resiliency, reduce stress, and 
educate each and every Sailor, Marine, and civilian to better identify risk 
factors.

3.  Through intense research and endless dedication, Navy and Marine Corps 
suicide prevention offices have developed evidence-based training and robust 
support programs to mitigate stress factors and provide easily accessible 
assistance for you, with the goal of early intervention.  We are all active 
participants in encouraging those in need to seek help, and are responsible 
for creating an environment that fosters a belief that seeking help is a sign 
of strength.

4.  If you or someone you know is in need of help, or if you want to talk 
about the stress in your life, please call Military Crisis Hotline (1-800-
273-8255, press 1), Military OneSource (1-800-342-9647), or DSTRESS for a 
Marine-to-Marine approach (1-877-476-7734).  Civilian employees and their 
families can reach out to the Civilian Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) at 
1-844-366-2327, 1-866-829-0270 (international), or 
http://DONCEAP.foh.hhs.gov.

5.  Additional resources are available:
    a.  Navy suicide prevention webpage (http://www.public.navy.mil
/bupers-npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/suicide_prevention/Pages 
/default.aspx)
    b.  Marine Corps suicide prevention webpage (http://www.usmc
-mccs.org/services/support/suicide-prevention)

6.  Thank you for the work you do every day in service to this great country.

7.  Released by Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy.//

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