UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 161901Z SEP 16 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 208/16 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP// SUBJ/SUICIDE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE/SAILOR ASSISTANCE AND INTERCEPT FOR LIFE// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN raises awareness of existing suicide prevention services and announces the Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL) Program. This program enhances the resources available to Sailors and provides additional support to commands as they work to successfully reintegrate Sailors after receiving mental health intervention. 2. The SAIL program is a research-based intervention strategy that provides rapid assistance, on-going risk assessment and support for Sailors who have exhibited suicide-related behaviors. It uses evidence based tools, the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Safety Plan, to monitor the needs and provide additional resources to Sailors who accept the program. SAIL case managers will be Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) counselors and they will initiate and provide continuous caring contacts with Sailors as well as maintain a collaborative relationship with healthcare providers and command leadership. They will coordinate additional resources for Sailors beyond medical intervention to facilitate the success of the Sailor. SAIL is not designed to replace existing services and is not a form of treatment. It is designed to supplement mental health treatment by providing continuous caring contacts throughout the critical first 90 days after a suicide related behavior. a. In joint partnership with Chief of Naval Operations, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC), and Fleet and Family Support Programs, the SAIL program is a new suicide prevention program that will be phased in at all Navy regions in the coming year. b. SAIL program partners include the FFSC Family Advocacy Representative/Clinical Supervisor, Behavioral Health Treatment Provider, and the Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC). c. Specific program roles and responsibilities are outlined below: (1) Command notifies SPC when a suicide-related behavior occurs; (2) SPC submits Sailor contact information to the Navy Suicide Prevention Branch (OPNAV (N171)) via encrypted e-mail when an suicide-related behavior occurs; (3) OPNAV (N171) records Sailor contact information and forwards to CNIC; (4) Headquarters CNIC distributes Sailor information to appropriate installation FFSC. (5) FFSC Case Manager contacts Sailor and offers SAIL services. If Sailor agrees to participate in the program, contacts will be made at 3, 7, 14, 30, 60 and 90 days to address safety concerns and service coordination. d. The SAIL program started in the Pacific Northwest Region on 29 August 2016, with a phased regional rollout plan scheduled for completion by the third quarter of fiscal year 2017. 3. Suicide prevention requires ongoing efforts to promote health and a sense of community. It is a shared responsibility. Despite the fact that 85 percent of Sailors say they will seek help if overwhelmed by stress, 2 out of 3 believe there are barriers to seeking help, and 1 in 3 believe their shipmates will see them as weak (source: 2012 Behavioral Health QuickPoll). Leaders play a crucial role in changing these negative perceptions and reducing barriers by remaining connected with their people, recognizing signs of stress early and helping them feel comfortable and confident in seeking help. Leaders, especially our deckplate leaders who know their teams the best, must: a. Build trust through inclusive and supportive culture; b. Ensure Sailors are aware of the services provided by your local and embedded mental healthcare providers, FFSC, Military OneSource and the absolute confidentiality of our chaplains and get them to these services when needed; and c. Support Sailor reintegration. 4. The point of contact is CAPT Michael Fisher, N171, at (901) 874-6635/DSN 882 or via e-mail at michael.d.fisher(at)navy.mil. 5. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 6. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//