Suicide prevention
If you're a Veteran who is thinking of hurting yourself—or you know a Veteran who’s considering this—we can help. Our VA Sioux Falls health care suicide prevention coordinators can get you the support you need. They work with our behavioral health providers and community organizations to assist Veterans who are managing emotional or mental health crises.
How do I talk to someone right now?
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.
To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:
- Call 988 and select 1.
- Start a confidential chat.
- Text 838255.
- For TTY, call 711 then 988.
You can also:
- Call 911.
- Go to the nearest emergency room.
- Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn’t matter what your discharge status is or if you’re enrolled in VA health care.
Find your nearest VA medical center
Connect with a care coordinator
Our suicide prevention coordinators can help you get ongoing support, like counseling and other services. Coordinators are available during regular business hours.
Jenifer Schramm MSW, CSW-PIP, QMHP
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
VA Sioux Falls health care
Phone:
Email: Jenifer.schramm@va.gov
Care we provide at VA Sioux Falls health care
- Suicide prevention care coordinators
- Suicide prevention case managers
- Gun safety locks
Help for Veterans in suicide crisis
COMPACT Act (Section 201) Veterans in suicide crisis may be eligible to receive emergency health care services at any VA or non-VA facility at no cost.
How the COMPACT Act benefit works:
1. Eligible Veterans experiencing an acute suicidal crisis – whether enrolled in VA or not – can go to a VA or non-VA emergency room.
2. Veterans in suicide crisis should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for expedited care. No enrollment in VA health care is required.
3. Notify the VA within 72-hours of receiving emergent suicidal care to start the claim for payment and care coordination.
- Veterans, loved ones, or community providers can make the call to start the claim.
- Only one notification is needed.
- Online portal: www.emergencycarereporting.communitycare.va.gov
- Phone: 1-844-724-7824
Who is eligible:
COMPACT Act (Section 201) expands eligibility for coverage for suicidal care for Veterans who may not otherwise be eligible for or may not already be enrolled with VA health care.
Contact VA Eligibility and Enrollment to see if you qualify:
National Eligibility and Enrollment Phone: 1-877-222-8387