USAG-Stuttgart ASAP News

Volume 1 Issue 3 15 September 2010

Suicide Prevention
September is Suicide Activities

Prevention Month Come join us!

With the theme "Shoulder
-to-Shoulder: I Will Never
Quit on Life”, the U.S.
Army and the Installation
Management Command
are encouraging aware-
ness by Soldiers, family
members and civilians
about programs, training
and resources available to
assist in suicide preven-
tion.
"The loss of any American
Soldier's life is a great
tragedy and a matter of
concern, regardless of the
cause," said Lt. Gen. Mi-
chael Rochelle, Army dep-
uty chief of staff for Per-
sonnel. "And in the case
of suicide, as an Army, we
are committed to provid-
ing prevention and inter-
vention resources."
Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli,
Army vice chief of staff,
said that the theme em-
bodies the Army values of
Selfless Service, Integrity
and Personal Courage.
Yoga Stress Relief at
Also, the U.S. Army Center
for Health Promotion and Fitness Centers:
Preventive Medicine Web Panzer Sept 10, 2010
site, http:// 0630
usachppm.apgea.army.mil/
“It means doing the right dhpw/readiness/ Kelley Sept 17, 2010
thing and taking steps neces- suicide.aspx, provides links 0630
sary to make sure your to suicide prevention re-
buddy, family members or sources and training prod-
Patch Sept 24, 2010
civilian personnel get the ap- ucts including the ACE card
(Ask, Care, Escort), a 0630
propriate support he or she
may need, especially when training tool to help in-
you know someone is having crease awareness and in- Master Resiliency Training
a tough time with a personal tervention. skills for junior for Active Duty as
matter," Chiarelli said. leaders to help train their requested
"Everyone - Soldiers, families, Soldiers. for more informa- Master Resiliency Training
Army civilians and employers Suicide Prevention Lifeline for Spouses
- needs to be involved in sui- 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 29th September
cide prevention" and that no Military One Source 1000-1300 ACS building
Soldier has to "go it alone." 1-800-342-9647
For more information, visit
the Army Behavioral Health
Web site at
www.behavioralhealth.army.
mil Online,
https://www.us.army.mil/
suite/portal/index.jsp.

Upcoming ASAP Classes

Unit Prevention Leader Training December 6-10

Unit Prevention Leader Recert Training December 15-16.

Preregistration is required 431-2530

Annual Civilian Training November 18 Patch Theater 431-2743

To help units reach their 4 hours per Soldier requirement for

training, we are always available to provide training in units
upon request. 431-3233

Ongoing suicide prevention training is available:

Military training: Chaplain’s office: 431-3079 /431-2530

 Employee Assistance Program
The purpose of the Army Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is to:
Help employees in identifying and resolving personal problems that may af-
fect their job performance and well-being. Assist management in addressing
productivity issues and promote installation work/life/wellness programs.
Job effectiveness can be adversely affected when employees are faced with
mental or emotional problems, family responsibilities, financial, legal difficul-
ties, or dependent (child/elder) care needs. Participation in the EAP is com-
pletely voluntary and will not jeopardize one's job. In addition to providing
training and education, the EAPC can assist supervisors with employees who
are demonstrating problems with their work performance such as increased
absences or tardiness, reintegration back into the workforce after lengthy
absences due to illness or disability, or poor work performance where per-
sonal problems are suspected. The EAP can be contacted directly to provide
a screening or assessment for various types of problems to include health-
related problems, alcohol and drug abuse, marital, emotional, behavioral,
and financial or any other type of problem that may affect an employee.

Treatment and Rehabilitation

ASAP treatment and rehabilitation services are pro-

vided by licensed and certified substance abuse pro-
fessionals. Services offered include Screening & As-
sessment, referral, and Individual/Group/Family
Counseling.

Remember all are welcome to attend the

yoga classes in September for Suicide
Prevention Month
Yoga Stress Relief at Fitness Centers:
Panzer Sept 10, 2010 0630
Kelley Sept 17, 2010 0630
Patch Sept 24, 2010 0630

Unit Prevention Leader Profile

Our top-scoring UPL of 3rd QTR 2010 was SGT Bran-

don Hert, 587th Signal company. SGT Hert was born
at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to a military family.
He has been conducting weekly testing thereby in-
creasing the deterrence effect of the prevention/testing
program. SGT Hert helped to ensure the training has Contact Information
been conducted quarterly and the unit will have the re-
quired 4 hours of training before the end of the FY.
431-2530
We are located in building 2948, next to the gym
SGT Hert stated that prevention is the tool to use to on Panzer Kaserne
keep drugs out of the unit and keep the Army healthy.
Monday-Friday 0730-1630
Closed for Lunch 1200-1300