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The loss of a single Marine, Sailor, civilian, or family member to suicide is a tragedy that deeply affects all members of our Marine Corps family and adversely impacts Force Preservation, Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF), and mission readiness. For that reason, we must maximize the full spectrum of force preservation and suicide prevention resources that are available to us. Below you will find helpful links to many of those resources.

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, dial 988 and Press '1'
or text '838255' to reach the Military and Veteran's Crisis Line.

Click the links below to find local mental health and other resources in the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area.

• MFC Behavioral Health Roadmap

• MFC Local Resources List 

• MCCS Suicide Prevention Resources 

• Marine Intercept Program (MIP) via Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL) in Norfolk Area 

• MFCO 1720.1, Marine Forces Command Suicide Prevention Program Order

• MCO 1720.2A, Marine Corps Suicide Prevention System (MCSPS)

• NAVMC 1720.1C, Marine Corps Suicide Prevention System Procedures

• MCO 1500.60, Force Preservation Council (FPC) Program

• MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM Policy Statement 

• The Brandon Act MARADMIN

• MCO 5351.1A

• NAVMC 5351.1A

If you are unable to access any of the above information, or would like more information about prevention resources, contact the MARFORCOM, MARFOR NORTHCOM Prevention Workforce Division at MFC_Prevention_WF@usmc.mil. 

Access Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) resources, Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator/Officer (SPPC/SPPO) tool kit, HQMC Suicide Prevention Capability Office, and Unit Marine Awareness and Prevention Integrated Training (UMAPIT) materials linked to HQMC websites.

Suicide Prevention:

• Behavioral Programs

• Suicide Prevention Cards

• Suicide Prevention Capability

• SPPO/C Toolkit

UMAPIT:

• UMAPIT 3.0 Slides

• UMAPIT 3.0 Takeaways

• UMAPIT Implementation Checklist

• UMAPIT 3.0 Facilitator Guide

• UMAPIT 3.0 FAQ 2023

• UMAPIT Dashboard

COSC:

• Operational Stress Control and Readiness Program

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program serves as the single point of contact to facilitate victim support services through victim advocacy, resource and referral.  It provide policy and program support to all commander’s throughout Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (FMFLANT), Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM), Marine Forces Northern Command (MARFORNORTH); while remaining committed to sexual assault prevention through training, education and community awareness.

Sexual assault is a criminal act that is defined as the intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, non-consensual sodomy (oral or anal sex), indecent assault (unwanted, inappropriate sexual contact or fondling) or attempts to commit these acts. (MCO 1752.5C)

Restricted Reporting - Allows a sexual assault victim to confidentially disclose their sexual assault to specified individuals [(Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), SAPR Victim Advocate (VA), Military Mental Health Counselor, Victims Legal Counsel (VLC) or Healthcare Provider (HCP)] without triggering command notification or a law enforcement investigation.  The victim will be informed of available of services that includes medical treatment [emergency care and a Physical Evidence Recovery Kit (PERK)], counseling, chaplain services and the assignment of a SAPR VA.

Unrestricted Reporting - Is recommended for victims of sexual assault who desire all of the available supportive services (medical treatment, counseling, advocacy services) and an official law enforcement investigation.  When selecting unrestricted reporting, victims should use current reporting channels, (SARC, SAPR VA, chain of command, HCP or law enforcement).  Details of the incident will be limited to those who have a legitimate need to know.

To gain a thorough understanding of your reporting options and the available resources, you’re encouraged to speak to the SARC, SAPR VA or Victims Legal Counsel (VLC).  Speaking with these individuals first, is the best way to protect your privacy and confidentiality.  Disclosure to others, may limit your available options.

To make a report of sexual assault, call the Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line: 757-402-2569

Military Resources

DOD Safe Helpline: Sexual Assault Support for the DOD Community: Operated by the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), the Safe Helpline website provides links to live, confidential, 24/7 online support. 
https://www.safehelpline.org

Military OneSource: Free service provided by the DOD to service members and their families to help with a broad range of concerns. Services are offered by professionally trained consultants and are available 24/7 by telephone or online.
https://www.militaryonesource.mil

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Information and resources about types of trauma, assessment for PTSD, types of treatment, self-help and coping. PTSD and sexual assault, resources for family and friends, and other online resources such as informational videos, phone apps, and links.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/

Local Resources

Hampton Roads MCCS SAPR Website
https://hamptonroads.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/prevention-and-counseling/sexual-assault-prevention-and-responsethe

Civilian Resources

Rape, Abuse, & Incent National Network (RAINN): The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates both the DOD Safe Helpline and the National Sexual Assault Hotline. The RAINN website provides a variety of information on sexual assault statistics, the effects of and recovering from sexual assault, risk reduction tips, national and state resources, computer safety tips and civilian reporting options.
https://rainn.org/

PreventConnect.org: PreventConnect is a national project of the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA) with funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. The goal of PreventConnect is to advance the primary prevention of sexual assault and relationship violence by building a community of practice among people who are engaged in such efforts.
https://www.preventconnect.org/

Men Can Stop Rape: Seeks to mobilize men to use their strength for creating cultures free from violence, especially men’s violence against women. Their website offers a variety of resources, including downloadable handouts on a variety of topics.
https://mcsr.org/

End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI): Hosts an Online Training Institute that offers education and training on a variety of sexual assault topics.
https://evawintl.org/

Male Survivors: Overcoming Sexual Victimization of Boys & Men: Devoted to addressing the unique needs and concerns of male victims of sexual assault through online and in-person support groups, myths and facts, discussion boards, and an online resource library.
https://malesurvivor.org/

YWCA South Hampton Roads: Works to strengthen social justice movements through advocacy, local programming and services for over 100 years.
https://www.ywca-shr.org/

National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA): Founded in 1975, NOVA is the oldest national victim assistance organization. Its mission is to champion dignity and compassion for those harmed by crime and crisis. It is the credentialing body for the Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certificate Program (D-SAACP). 
https://trynova.org/

Force Preservation Policy

Prohibited Activities and Conduct Policy

Safety Policy

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Policy

Substance Abuse Policy

Suicide Prevention Policy
 

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