1 00:00:02,140 --> 00:00:05,770 mhm mm . Aloha Marine Corps Base Hawaii 2 00:00:05,780 --> 00:00:08,050 and community each september the 3 00:00:08,050 --> 00:00:10,240 Department of Defense observe suicide 4 00:00:10,240 --> 00:00:12,450 prevention month to promote resources 5 00:00:12,450 --> 00:00:14,870 and remind us that even simple actions 6 00:00:14,880 --> 00:00:17,380 can help us be there for one another . 7 00:00:17,390 --> 00:00:20,780 This year's campaign slogan is connect 8 00:00:20,790 --> 00:00:23,770 to protect support is within reach . It 9 00:00:23,770 --> 00:00:26,160 highlights the important role that the 10 00:00:26,170 --> 00:00:28,470 connections of family , friends , 11 00:00:28,480 --> 00:00:31,000 community , The chain of Command and 12 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:33,080 resource providers can play in 13 00:00:33,080 --> 00:00:35,720 preventing suicide especially in these 14 00:00:35,720 --> 00:00:38,380 challenging times . While we all strive 15 00:00:38,380 --> 00:00:40,620 to be strong and resilient , none of us 16 00:00:40,630 --> 00:00:42,770 are immune to the stressors and 17 00:00:42,770 --> 00:00:45,310 challenges of daily life research 18 00:00:45,310 --> 00:00:47,270 indicates that being connected to 19 00:00:47,280 --> 00:00:50,250 others provides and protects us against 20 00:00:50,250 --> 00:00:52,470 many of the risk factors associated 21 00:00:52,480 --> 00:00:55,730 with suicide . Please take the time to 22 00:00:55,730 --> 00:00:57,970 check on those on your left and right 23 00:00:57,980 --> 00:01:00,440 and see how they're actually doing . If 24 00:01:00,440 --> 00:01:02,384 you notice someone is distressed , 25 00:01:02,640 --> 00:01:05,870 feeling lonely for overwhelmed , reach 26 00:01:05,870 --> 00:01:08,180 out and offer your support , taking 27 00:01:08,180 --> 00:01:10,069 time to listen to someone without 28 00:01:10,069 --> 00:01:12,510 judgment or assumptions and encouraging 29 00:01:12,510 --> 00:01:15,330 them to seek help . Our steps we can 30 00:01:15,330 --> 00:01:17,430 all take to prevent a crisis from 31 00:01:17,430 --> 00:01:19,870 occurring . Our community has so many 32 00:01:19,870 --> 00:01:22,460 resources to support you when you see 33 00:01:22,460 --> 00:01:25,050 someone in here , our chains of command , 34 00:01:25,440 --> 00:01:27,190 our chaplains , her medical 35 00:01:27,190 --> 00:01:28,968 professionals and our community 36 00:01:28,968 --> 00:01:31,023 services . All stand ready to ensure 37 00:01:31,023 --> 00:01:33,990 our Ohana is resilient on september 38 00:01:33,990 --> 00:01:36,390 14th 10 CCs . Community counseling 39 00:01:36,390 --> 00:01:38,670 programs will host an open house for 40 00:01:38,670 --> 00:01:40,920 leaders and stakeholders aboard Marine 41 00:01:40,920 --> 00:01:43,360 Corps Base away This event will 42 00:01:43,370 --> 00:01:45,370 emphasize the importance of suicide 43 00:01:45,370 --> 00:01:47,259 prevention measures and highlight 44 00:01:47,259 --> 00:01:50,270 available resources . Their offices are 45 00:01:50,270 --> 00:01:52,510 located in the behavioral health wing 46 00:01:52,520 --> 00:01:55,380 of building to 16 and I encourage 47 00:01:55,380 --> 00:01:57,610 leaders at all levels to participate . 48 00:01:57,620 --> 00:02:00,520 Lastly , if you're in need , want to 49 00:02:00,520 --> 00:02:02,530 talk or know someone who may be 50 00:02:02,530 --> 00:02:05,220 contemplating suicide , please seek 51 00:02:05,220 --> 00:02:07,900 assistance through the chain of command 52 00:02:07,910 --> 00:02:10,021 and any of the confidential resources 53 00:02:10,021 --> 00:02:12,710 following this message . Regardless of 54 00:02:12,710 --> 00:02:15,610 day or time . There are people waiting 55 00:02:15,620 --> 00:02:18,000 to help you Mahalo for continuing to 56 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:20,300 connect to protect our Ohana here in 57 00:02:20,300 --> 00:02:22,360 Hawaii . 58 00:02:25,040 --> 00:02:26,040 Mm . 59 00:02:35,740 --> 00:02:39,140 Yeah . Yeah . Mhm . Yeah .