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With approximately 600,000 Veterans living in Arizona
You are not Alone
You have many fellow veterans and friends who are with you and will assist you
HOW TO RECOGNIZE WHEN TO ASK FOR HELP
Sometimes problems seem like they are impossible to solve for many different reasons. Sometimes we are not even fully aware a problem is building up. We just know something is wrong. When problems build up, even the strongest individuals may think about suicide. Yet suicide is not the answer. Are you, or someone you know, at risk for suicide? Seek help if you notice any of the following warning signs:
• Talking about wanting to hurt or kill oneself
• Trying to get pills, guns, or other means to harm oneself
• Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide
• Feeling hopeless
• Experiencing rage, uncotrolled anger or seeking revenge
• Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities
• Feeling trapped, like there's no way out
• Saying or feeling there's no reason for living
• Abusing drugs or alcohol
• Withdrawing from friends or family
• Having dramatic changes in mood
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Giving away possessions |
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Veteran specific risks
• Frequent deployments
• Deployments to hostile environments
• Exposure to extreme stress
• Physical/sexual assault while in the service (not limited to women)
• Length of deployments
• Service related injury
If you are experiencing any of these warning signs, the first thing to do is ask for help. Asking for help can be as easy as picking up the phone and calling the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) and pressing Option 1. The hotline is staffed around the clock, 365 days a year by trained professionals who know how to get you the help you need.
Here is a list of mental health resources you can contact for help.
| Resources by Community |
| The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides suicide prevention coordinators, general inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services at medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics. |
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| Anthem |
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| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic |
3618 W Anthem Way, Bldg. D, #120 |
| 623-551-6092 |
Anthem, AZ 85086 |
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| Bellemont |
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| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic |
Camp Navajo Army Depot |
| 928-226-1056 |
Bellemont, AZ 86015 |
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| Buckeye |
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| VA Health Care Clinic |
213 E Monroe Ave |
| 623-386-6093 |
Buckeye, AZ 85326 |
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| Casa Grande |
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| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic |
1876 E Sabin Dr, Bld A Ste 15 |
| 520-836-2536 |
Casa Grande, AZ 85222 |
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| Chinle |
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| Chinle Vet Center |
Navajo (Indn) Rt 7 |
| 928-674-3682 |
Chinle, AZ 86503 |
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| Cottonwood |
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| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic |
203 S Candy Ln |
| 928-649-1523 |
Cottonwood, AZ 86326 |
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| Flagstaff |
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| Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health |
1300 S Yale St |
| 877-756-4090 |
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 |
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| Globe-Miami |
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| VA Health Care Clinic |
5860 S Hospital Dr, Ste 111 |
| 928-445-0027 |
Globe, AZ 85501 |
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| Green Valley |
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| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic |
380 W Vista Hermosa Dr #140 |
| 520-629-4900 |
Green Valley, AZ 85614 |
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| Hotevilla |
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| Hopi Vet Center Outstation 2 |
1 Main St |
| 928-734-5166 |
Hotevilla, AZ 86030 |
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| Kingman |
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| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic |
1726 E Beverly Ave |
| 928-445-4860 x 6830 |
Kingman, AZ 86409 |
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| Lake Havasu City |
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| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic |
2035 Mesquite, Ste D |
| 928-680-0090 |
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 |
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| Mesa |
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| Southeast VA Health Care Clinic |
6950 E Williams Field Rd, Bldg 23 |
| 602-222-6568 |
Mesa, AZ 85212 |
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| Mesa Vet Center |
1303 S Longmore Ste 5 |
| 480-610-6727 |
Mesa, AZ 85202 |
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| Payson |
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| VA Health Care Clinic |
1106 N Beeline Highway |
| 928-472-3148 |
Payson, AZ 85541 |
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| Phoenix |
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| VA Hospital |
650 E Indian School Rd |
| 602-277-5551 |
Phoenix, AZ 85012 |
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| Thunderbird VA Health Care Clinic |
9424 N 25th Ave |
| 602-633-6900 |
Phoenix, AZ 85021 |
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| Phoenix Vet Center |
77 E Weldon Ave, Ste 100 |
| 602-640-2981 |
Phoenix, AZ 85012 |
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| Prescott |
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| VA Hospital |
500 N Highway 89 |
| 928-445-4860 |
Prescott, AZ 86313 |
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| Prescott Vet Center |
3180 Stillwater Dr, Ste A |
| 928-778-3469 |
Prescott, AZ 86305 |
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| Safford |
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| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic |
711 S 14th Ave |
| 520-629-4900 |
Safford, AZ 85546 |
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| Show Low |
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| VA Health Care Clinic |
2450 E Show Low Lake Rd, Ste 1 |
| 928-532-1069 |
Show Low, AZ 85901 |
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| Sierra Vista |
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| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic |
101 N Coronado Dr, Ste A |
| 520-792-1450 |
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 |
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| Surprise |
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| Northwest VA Health Care Clinic |
13985 W. Grand Ave, Ste 101 |
| 623-251-2884 |
Surprise, AZ 85374 |
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| Tempe |
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| EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center |
1232 E Broadway Rd, Ste 120 |
| 480-784-1514 |
Tempe, AZ 85282 |
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| Tucson |
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| VA Hospital |
3601 S 6th Ave |
| 520-792-1450 |
Tucson, AZ 85723 |
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| VA Northwest Tucson Clinic |
2945 W. Ina Rd |
| 520-792-1450 |
Tucson, AZ 85741 |
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| VA Southeast Tucson Clinic |
7395 S. Houghton Rd, Ste 129 |
| 520-792-1450 |
Tucson, AZ 85747 |
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| Southern Arizona Mental Health Corporation |
2502 N Dodge Blvd, Ste 190 |
| 520-617-0043 |
Tucson, Arizona 85716 |
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| Tucson Vet Center |
3055 N First Ave |
| 520-882-0333 |
Tucson, AZ 85719 |
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| Yuma |
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| VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic |
2555 E. Gila Ridge Rd |
| 520-792-1450 Or 800-470-8262 |
Yuma, AZ 85365 |
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| Yuma Vet Center |
2557 S. Arizona Ave., Suite C |
| 928-341-1046 |
Yuma, AZ 85364 |
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