SUICIDE PREVENTION

Suicide Prevention – Department of Arizona VFW

You Are Not Alone

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Arizona is committed to supporting our veterans, service members, and their families in the fight against suicide. Every life matters, and together, we can make a difference.

A Message from the Department Commander





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If You Are in Crisis

  • Dial 988 then Press 1 – Veterans Crisis Line (24/7 confidential support)

  • Text 838255 – Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line via text

  • Chat Online: VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat

Department Contact

For additional support, resources, or local assistance, please reach out:

Allison Helm
Department Suicide Prevention Chair
Veterans of Foreign Wars – Department of Arizona
📧 Email: helm3253@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 623-810-6909

Download the letter Here

Arizona Resources

  • Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services: 602-255-3373 | azdvs.gov

  • Be Connected Arizona (Veteran Support, Peer Assistance, Resource Navigation):
    Call 1-866-4AZ-VETS (1-866-429-8387) | Text 1-855-944-4673 | beconnectedaz.org

  • Arizona Coalition for Military Families: arizonacoalition.org

  • Maricopa County Crisis Line: 602-222-9444 or 1-800-631-1314 (24/7) | Text 741741 (Text "HOME")

  • Northern Arizona Crisis Line (Flagstaff/Prescott/Yavapai): 1-877-756-4090 (24/7)

  • Southern Arizona Crisis Line (Tucson/Sierra Vista): 1-866-495-6735 (24/7)

  • VA Medical Center Phoenix: 602-277-5551 | phoenix.va.gov

  • VA Medical Center Tucson: 520-792-1450 | tucson.va.gov

  • Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (Statewide): 602-265-8338 | sbhservices.org

  • La Frontera EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center (Statewide):
    Call 480-784-1514 | Text 480-784-1500 | lafrontera-empact.org

  • Mind 24/7 (Walk-in Crisis Mental Health Care, Phoenix Metro): 1-844-MIND247 (1-844-646-3247) | mind247.com

  • Arizona 2-1-1 (Statewide Resource Navigation): Dial 211 | Text 898211 (text your zip code) | 211arizona.org

How You Can Help

  • Be aware of warning signs: withdrawal, hopelessness, anger, changes in behavior

  • Encourage open conversations about mental health

  • Share resources with veterans, families, and friends

  • Stay connected—sometimes a phone call or visit can make all the difference

Together, We Can Save Lives

Suicide prevention is not just a mission—it is a responsibility. The Department of Arizona VFW stands ready to serve, support, and fight for the lives of our veterans.