WHO WE ARE
Established in November 2011, the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) is part
of the Department of Defense’s Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel
and Readiness. DSPO oversees all strategic development, implementation, centralization,
standardization, communication and evaluation of DoD suicide and risk reduction
programs, policies and surveillance activities. To reduce the impact of suicide
on Service members and their families, DSPO uses a range of approaches related to
policy, research, communications, law and behavioral health. DSPO works with the
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard Bureau to support
our Service members and strengthen a resilient and ready force. DSPO strives to
help foster a climate that encourages Service members to seek help for their behavioral
health issues.
MISSION
Serve as the DoD oversight authority for the strategic development, implementation,
centralization, standardization, communication, and evaluation of DoD suicide and
risk reduction programs, policies, and surveillance activities to reduce the impact
of suicide on Service members and their families.
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VISION
Enable total force fitness through suicide prevention and resilience programs and
policies to ensure Service members and their families overcome risk factors and
are mission ready from entry on duty to retirement or separation.
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News and Events
New OEF Crisis Hotline Established
In January 2013 the new OEF Crisis Hotline was established for use in the Afghanistan
theater of operation. Now, Service members in crisis can receive confidential support
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by dialing either DSN: 1-1-1 or ROSHAN:
070-113-2000, waiting for the dial tone and dialing 1-1-1. Service members can also
receive support by e-mailing OEFCrisisHotline@afghan.swa.army.mil.