US Army Suicide Prevention Program

Headquarters, Department of the Army, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1

What is the US Army’s Suicide Prevention Program?

The US Army Suicide Prevention Program (ASPP) supports the People First priority through the development and enhancement of policies, training, awareness, data collection, and analysis designed to prevent suicide.

Through this prevention program, the Army aims to prevent suicides by building a culture of resilience by increasing protective factors and encouraging help-seeking behaviors.

Why is this program important? The strength of the Army is built on People. This program helps to build resilient, cohesive teams with engaged leaders who foster a culture of trust and intervention. An effective prevention program relies on compassionate leadership and the development of partnerships across all echelons of the Army.