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Care we provide at Lexington VA Health Care System We work with behavioral health providers and community organizations to help you and your family during times of crisis. We offer: *

Suicide prevention care coordinators * Suicide prevention case managers * Gun safety locks Suicide Prevention Signs of Crisis Presence of the following warning signs requires immediate

attention and assessment.  * Threatening to hurt or kill self * Talking about death, dying or suicide * Look for ways to kill self * Seeking to access pills, weapons or other means

Additional warning signs come in various forms including expressed hopelessness, engagement in reckless and risky activities, withdrawal from family and friends, dramatic changes in mood,

increased use of alcohol or drug, etc. S.A.V.E. will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a person who is in suicidal crisis. The acronym S.A.V.E. helps one remember the

important steps involved in suicide prevention.   Signs of suicidal thinking should be recognized   Ask the most important question of all   Validate the person's experience   Encourage

treatment and expedite getting help If you or a Veteran you know are struggling, please see our options for same-day care: MENTAL HEALTH OPEN ACCESS CLINIC -   Open Monday through Friday

8:00am-3:30pm; with exception of Federal Holidays. FRANKLIN R. SOUSLEY CAMPUS - Open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bldg. 25, First Floor 2250 Leestown Road, Lexington KY 40511

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – Open 24 hours / 7 days a week Troy Bowling Campus 1101 Veterans Drive Lexington KY 40502 VETERANS CRISIS LINE 988, press #1 Text: 838255 Confidential Chat at

www.VeteransCrisisLine.net For non-emergent needs, contact the Lexington VAHCS Suicide Prevention Coordinator at EXT. 3223 with any questions, comments or concerns. Learn more and connect

with a care coordinator