Helping those in need

Published Sept. 25, 2013
By Staff Sgt. Warren Spearman
49th Wing Public Affairs

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M -- As September is Suicide Prevention Month, the mental health professionals at the 49th Medical Group want Team Holloman members to be aware of the programs and services offered to those who might be or know someone experiencing difficult times.
"It's important take care of each other," says Master Sgt. Sarah Bland, mental health flight chief at the 49th Mental Health Clinic.

In an effort to increase awareness, the mental health clinic offers programs such as relationship workshops, anger management, dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, and outreach classes dedicated to the whole wingman concept. On Sept. 20, employees of the clinic handed out Assisting Personnel in Distress pocket guides and candy to departing airmen at the main gate.
To learn more about suicide prevention, feel free to use the links below:

http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2013/0913_suicide-prevention/

http://www.af.mil/SuicidePrevention.aspx

http://www.holloman.af.mil/CAF.asp

Holloman Airmen in need of support or assistance can contact the 49th Mental Health Clinic at 575-572-5676 during normal duty hours, 24/7 at 575-572-7575, or contact their First Sergeant.