For Immediate Help

• Text 838255; or
• Dial 988 and then press 1

Florida Veterans Support Line

• Call 1-844-MyFLVet (693-5838)
• Visit MyFLVet.com (opens in a new tab)

Florida Governor's Challenge

In Florida, we are working to improve mental health and prevent suicide. Florida has 21 military bases and 1.4 million Veterans. The Governor's Challenge supports the use of evidence-based practices to prevent suicide among our service members, Veterans, and their families. In order to succeed, we need everyone to join us and spread the word. Help save our Veterans!

• Governor's Challenge Team / Background (opens in a new tab)

For Family Members

• Family Guide: Concerned Significant Other Engagement Guide (PDF) opens in a new tab
• Helping Your Military Children With Traumatic Grief (PDF) opens in a new tab

Military Suicide Prevention Resources by Branch

• Department of the Air Force Tools for Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention (opens in a new tab)
• National Guard Suicide Prevention (opens in a new tab)
• Navy Strengthens SAIL Suicide Prevention Program (opens in a new tab)
• United States Coast Guard Office of Work-Life Suicide Prevention Program (opens in a new tab)

Resources and Links

• Creating a Safe Home Environment (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• Military Health System Suicide Prevention Resources (opens in a new tab)
• Military Postvention Kit for a Military Suicide Loss (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Veteran Suicide Prevention (opens in a new tab)
• Start the Conversation (video) (opens in a new tab)
• Start the Conversation: Talking to a Veteran When You Are Concerned (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• Staying Safe on Prescription Opioids (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• Suicide Prevention Tools for Warriors (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

General Suicide Prevention Resources for Service Members and Veterans

• 24/7 Peer Support with Vets4Warriors (opens in a new tab)
• Veterans Crisis Line – Support for Veterans in Crisis (opens in a new tab)
• Objective Zero – Peer Support, Wellness, and Mental Health Resources (opens in a new tab)
• GratitudeAmerica – Support for Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families (opens in a new tab)
• Managing Stress as a Service Member (Military OneSource) (opens in a new tab)
• Military OneSource Suicide Prevention Resources (opens in a new tab)
• Veterans Self-Check Quiz (10-Minute Mental Health Screening) (opens in a new tab)
• PsychArmor – Support and Education for Service Members and Veterans (opens in a new tab)
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention Efforts (opens in a new tab)
• Veterans Counseling Veterans Group (Facebook) (opens in a new tab)

PSAs Available on YouTube

• Call For Backup – Veterans: You Are Not Alone (opens in a new tab)
  Shows a soldier at war and then cuts to a soldier at home. Hotline number at the end.
• I Don't Know What It's Like – Veterans Suicide Prevention PSA (opens in a new tab)
  Veterans Suicide Prevention PSA. Hotline number included.
• Military Suicide Awareness (opens in a new tab)
  Facts about suicide in the military post Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.
• Soldier Talks About His Struggle with Depression and PTSD (opens in a new tab)
  How his struggle led to destructive behavior and finally seeking help to cope with his emotions.
• Shoulder to Shoulder: I Will Never Quit on Life (opens in a new tab)
  Real soldier stories designed to reduce stigma, inspire help-seeking, and motivate people to support one another.
• Shoulder to Shoulder – Army Suicide Prevention PSA (opens in a new tab)
• Veteran Suicide Awareness (opens in a new tab)