NAPLES, Italy – Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples participated in the Navy-wide Suicide Prevention month by holding all-hands training and taking part in the Chief of Chaplains, Rear Adm. Brent Scott’s request for a weekend of prayer, Sept. 2019.
On Sept. 4, the NSA Naples Multicultural Heritage Committee presented Suicide Awareness training at an all-hands call.
The training was led by Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Keri Michalski, who provided both Navy statistics and personal anecdotes to communicate the importance of suicide awareness and prevention.
“Suicide Awareness and Prevention means so much to me, and when I was given an opportunity to speak on the subject to my brothers and sisters, I took it,” said Michalski of leading the training.
Michalski went on to discuss possible triggers for suicidal ideations and the different resources available to those in need.
“Many times it is a loss of hope; as active duty Sailors we face hardships and challenges daily, whether it is PCS-ing to a new location, communication breakdowns within our work centers, or a personal matter at home,” said Michalski. “Stress can be hard to manage, and if not managed you may begin to feel a sense of hopelessness. I want you to know that each and every one of you matter! You matter to your mom, dad, brother, sister, and shipmates! If you are feeling like your hope-cup is low, reach out! We at the Chaplains Office are here to help and restore that hope!"
On Sept. 29, the NSA Naples Support Site Chapel hosted a “Day of Prayer” to focus on the unrelenting challenge of suicide within the Department of the Navy.
Navy Chaplains Capt. Philip Bagrow and Cmdr. Gary Foshee led community members in prayer and reflection in support of service men and women across the globe.
For more information on suicide prevention, please visit: https://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/support/21st_century_sailor/suicide_prevention/Pages/default.aspx/.
For more resources on suicide prevention, please use the information below:
Navy311 ChaplainCare: 1-855-NAVY-311 or 1-855-628-9311
Navy Wounded Warrior Call Center: 1-855-NAVP-WWP or 1-855-628-9997
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255
Navy Suicide Prevention Program: www.suicide.navy.mil
NSA Naples is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
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| Date Taken: | 09.30.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 09.30.2019 09:21 |
| Story ID: | 344560 |
| Location: | NAPLES, IT |
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