More than just 1 Small ACT…Naval Hospital Bremerton Health Promotion and Mental Health departments shared knowledgeable insight and informational advice for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, September 10, 2025. One specific reminder for staff members, as well as patients and visitors, was to take all talk about suicide seriously. Staff were asked to note one small act they would do if they encountered someone exhibiting suicidal tendencies. The acronym ACT – Acknowledge, Care, Treatment – provides a ready reference to Actively listen and acknowledge talk, behavior, and feelings; Care for shipmate with suicidal thoughts and let that person know you care, understand and will discuss what is troubling them; and Treat by obtaining professional help as soon as possible, contacting medical or calling 911/taking to the nearest emergency room and not leaving the person alone, ever. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate assistance, call the Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1; Text the Military Crisis Line at 83855; chat live online at http://www.militarycrisisline.net; call the Marine Corps DSTRESS Line at 1-877-476-7734; chat live online at http://www.dstressline.com additionally, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day(official Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs).
| Date Taken: | 09.10.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.11.2025 09:55 |
| Photo ID: | 9306290 |
| VIRIN: | 250910-N-QW460-1002 |
| Resolution: | 1000x750 |
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| Location: | BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, US |
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