September is #SuicidePrevention Month. The theme “We Are Stronger Together. Connect to Protect.” reminds us that anytime is the right time to reach out. This year, hundreds of community residents gathered for a suicide prevention ruck march at Camp Zama.
Additional footage provided by Derek Mayhew, Visual Information Division
As a reminder to the entire community, the Military Crisis Line is available 24/7. From a DSN phone, dial 988 and press 1. From a cell phone in Japan, please dial 046-407-8255 to speak directly to a Crisis Line Counselor 24/7.
A Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program policy update has expanded the eligibility for restricted reporting to include DoD civilians.
According to DoD officials, this policy update will apply to those working within the Military Services, the National Guard and other DoD Components that have SAPR programs.
The policy went into effect on July 19 as part of a SAPR program-wide reboot.
National Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the many achievements and cultures of Hispanic Americans.
The observance, celebrated from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 each year, is the only Department of Defense special observance to span multiple months, coinciding with independence day celebrations for several Latin American countries.
