ALCOAST 137/25 - MAR 2025 SOLICITATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AWARD IN SUICIDE PREVENTION

R 241536Z MAR 25   MID120001814140U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 137/25
SSIC 1754
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AWARD IN
SUICIDE PREVENTION
1. On behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD), the Defense Suicide
Prevention Office (DSPO) hosts the annual Suicide Prevention
Recognition Ceremony to honor exceptional suicide prevention
programming from across the Military including the Coast Guard.
DSPO will recognize honorees from commands/units and distinguished
guests at a ceremony in Washington, DC tentatively scheduled for
September 2025.
2. The event honors commands/units for their innovative programs to
promote suicide prevention tools and resources across the military
community. These efforts improve and enhance personnel readiness
and promote activities supporting the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) theme:
Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect. These efforts can include
advocating for suicide prevention as a core tenant of military
service readiness, encouraging Service members to seek help,
reinforcing the unity of our military through the theme of
Connection and the Connect to Protect slogan, raising awareness of
suicide prevention Service member and Veteran programs and services,
and supporting those affected by suicide.
3. To support the Department's emphasis on suicide prevention
throughout the year, commands/units will be recognized for their
FY24 efforts that fully capture the dedication of those championing
suicide prevention education and awareness.
4. To be considered for recognition, commands/units must complete
the nomination form and submit it through the appropriate chain of
command to the Headquarters Suicide Prevention Program Manager
(SPPM). Nomination packages must include documented participation in
suicide prevention events and/or activities that occurred between
October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Nomination forms,
nomination instructions and nomination criteria are found at:
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https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/hswlsc/work-life_division/
SitePages/EAP.aspx

5. The Coast Guard Nomination must meet the following criteria:
    a. Must be either an Active-Duty or a Reserve command/unit.
    b. Submit only one nomination per command/unit; multiple
nominations from the same command/unit will not be accepted.
    c. Provide no more than a 1,000-word narrative, using 12-point
Times New Roman, describing your command/unit's events and/or
activities for FY24; include pictures or marketing materials
if applicable.
6. The final Coast Guard awardee will receive paid travel and
associated expenses to attend the Recognition ceremony in
Washington, DC.
7. POC: Submit nominations by 11 April 2025 to CDR LaMar Henderson,
Suicide Prevention Program Manager, at LaMar.B.Henderson@uscg.mil.
8. RADM Paul I. Jung, Assistant Commandant for Health, Safety, and
Work-Life (CG-1K), sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.