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Suicide prevention - Troy Bowling Campus

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Veterans Crisis Line
Description

Call our Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1 for free, private help anytime 24/7. Our local suicide prevention coordinators can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services.

Type of care
Mental health care
Health Service API ID
suicidePrevention
Type of Care
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Service description
Call our Veterans Crisis Line at <a aria-label="9 8 8" href="tel:988">988</a> and press 1 to get support anytime day or night. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. Our Vet Center can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services.
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VAMC system description of service

Care we provide at Lexington VA Health Care System

We work with behavioral health providers and community organizations to help you and your family during times of crisis. We offer:

  • Suicide prevention care coordinators
  • Suicide prevention case managers
  • Gun safety locks

Suicide Prevention

Signs of Crisis

Presence of the following warning signs requires immediate attention and assessment. 

  • Threatening to hurt or kill self
  • Talking about death, dying or suicide
  • Look for ways to kill self
  • Seeking to access pills, weapons or other means

Additional warning signs come in various forms including expressed hopelessness, engagement in reckless and risky activities, withdrawal from family and friends, dramatic changes in mood, increased use of alcohol or drug, etc.

S.A.V.E. will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a person who is in suicidal crisis.

The acronym S.A.V.E. helps one remember the important steps involved in suicide prevention.

  Signs of suicidal thinking should be recognized

  Ask the most important question of all

  Validate the person's experience

  Encourage treatment and expedite getting help

If you or a Veteran you know are struggling, please see our options for same-day care:

Mental Health Open Access Clinic -   Open Monday through Friday 8:00am-3:30pm; with exception of Federal Holidays.

Franklin R. Sousley Campus - Open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bldg. 25, First Floor

2250 Leestown Road, Lexington KY 40511

Emergency Department – Open 24 hours / 7 days a week

Troy Bowling Campus

1101 Veterans Drive Lexington KY 40502

Veterans Crisis Line

988, press #1

Text: 838255

Confidential Chat at www.VeteransCrisisLine.net

For non-emergent needs, contact the Lexington VAHCS Suicide Prevention Coordinator at ext. 3223 with any questions, comments or concerns.

 

Learn more and connect with a care coordinator

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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
No
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Yes
Service location
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Hours
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Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Contact info
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Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
859-233-4511
Extension number
3223
Label
Suicide Prevention Coordinator