Chief of the Defence Staff Statement regarding the 2015 Surgeon General Report on Suicide Mortality in the Canadian Armed Forces
Statement
November 10, 2015
OTTAWA – The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jonathan Vance, issued the following statement:
“I have seen the Surgeon General’s report on suicide in the Canadian Armed Forces and I am concerned. The health and well-being of all Canadian Armed Forces members and their families is, as you know, my highest priority. We already have an extensive suicide prevention program in place, supported by highly-capable and compassionate personnel, but clearly we must continually strive to improve.
“As directed by the Minister, I will take action to determine what needs to be done to get our members the help they need.
“To all members of the Canadian Armed Forces, if you think that you, or someone you know needs help, get it now. Go to your nearest Canadian Armed Forces health clinic or civilian emergency health care centre. All levels of the Canadian Armed Forces leadership, and I, support you. You are not alone.”
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