Leaders Resources
As a leader, you play a critical role in educating your Marines and their families about suicide prevention and mental fitness. You must foster an environment where seeking help is seen as essential to maintaining readiness and well-being.
If you believe one of your Marines is in danger, do not leave them alone. Please share the information below immediately:
The Military & Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential, and available 24/7 for Service members and their families.
How to Connect:
If you are calling from a DSN phone, dial 988. If calling from off-base:
If OCONUS without a U.S. phone plan, use the Veterans Crisis Line online chat.
Suicide and self-harm are often associated with stressors like relationship distress, work performance issues, pending legal actions, or transitions in duty status.
Listen for what the person says:
Watch for what the person does:
Command Individual Risk & Resiliency Assessment System (CIRRAS)
Use the Marines Corps’ official system of record to proactively identify and manage risk and resiliency factors.
Ask: “How are you feeling?” ... “Thinking of giving up?” ... “Are you thinking of killing yourself?”
Don’t avoid the question. Don’t be afraid of the answer.
Care: Listen actively, with respect. No judgement. Let them know they’re not alone.
Take Action: Secure lethal means. Connect them with mentors and resources. Follow up and keep showing up.
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is committed to your well-being. You are a vital part of the Marine Corps family, and we are here to connect you to the resources you deserve.
Connect to local base resources at usmc-mccs.org.
