Prevention

Author Jayden Semotan shares his story of how journaling was therapeutic while his mom, Lt. Col. Semotan, was deployed.

A Green Light For Mom

DPH Mental Health Minute: Stress

Some tips for dealing with stress.

This video discusses the myths associated with seeing the Director of Psychological Health.

Myths Director of Psychological Health

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Stress can come from a lot of different sources, especially during the holidays. Most of them pass, but there is always help out there if needed.

Stress During the Holidays

A humorous look at the real DoD policy regarding CBD and military members.

CBD Policy Press Conference

While CBD products are widely available, the lack of regulations fo these items from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) creates uncertanty about levels of THC in the preparations. Military members who test positive for THC can be discharged.

Col. Pat O'Brien explains the proper to way to document and take prescription drugs while in the Air National Guard.

Proper Prescription Drug Procedures

Capt. Casey Ross from the Montana Air National Guard - 120th Airlift Wing shares her story of overcoming mental health challenges. She credits her Wing DPH and Commanders with helping her find the tools she needed. This powerful story has much more to it, check back soon for the full story of how the Air National Guard saved her life and her career.

Capt. Casey Ross | Overcoming Mental Health Challenges

An Airman shares her story of how she has overcame suicide by a simple reminder.

Suicide Prevention Reminder

Allen Blair, a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator with the 149th Fighter Wing, shares how he turned a terrible situation into motivation to help others.

Turning Pain Into Prevention

AFW2 Program Warrior Care Event

Tech. Sgt. McDonald explains how the Airmen and Family Programs manager helped him get back on his feet during a difficult time in his life.

Airmen & Family Programs Testimonial

Graphic for ANG DDRP Hemp and CBD oil bullet paper

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West Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are developing important relationships with school children across the State through the Drug Prevention Support program.

Guard Members model behavior that they hope will instill leadership, civic duty, self-esteem, and positive choices while highlighting drug awareness through mentorship and activities like book readings, after-school mentoring and flag folding demonstrations.

WVNG Members mentor through Drug Prevention Support program

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SGLI Traumatic Injury Protection Program (TSGLI)

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) provides automatic traumatic injury coverage to all service members covered under the SGLI program. It provides short-term financial assistance to severely injured service members and Veterans to assist them in their recovery from traumatic injuries. TSGLI is not only for combat injuries, but provides insurance coverage for injuries incurred on or off duty.

National Guard initiatives to address suicide

The Department of Defense’s 2018 Annual Suicide Report released Thursday indicates the National Guard has the highest suicide rate of all military components, underscoring the significant challenges it faces preventing Soldiers and Airmen from taking their own lives.

The National Guard’s suicide rate has surpassed the other military components

The National Guard’s suicide rate has climbed higher than the active duty and Reserve’s, according to an annual Pentagon study released Thursday. In response, officials are looking for new ways to help troops feel comfortable coming forward about their issues and getting help they need.

Pillars of Resiliency

Air National Guard members are faced with a number of unique challenges during their military career that may affect their families, jobs and local communities.

These four pillars contain separate key concepts that when used together can help create a checklist to drive towards success.

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Mission and Vision Statement

ANG PREVENTION PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT: To create a culture within the Air National Guard that seeking help isn't a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.

ANG PREVENTION PROGRAM VISION STATEMENT: To produce pertinent educational/prevention materials across all disciplines that guide our Airmen towards the five pillars of wellness; Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, Social and Family 365 days a year, and to create an understanding that the ANG is there to help at any time, not just during a drill weekend.

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Prevention

Phone Numbers

Suicide Prevention
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Military Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)

Sexual Assault Response:
DoD Safe Help Line
1-877-995-5247

Contact Us

Master Sgt. Sara M. Eldred, USAF

Prevention, Education and Outreach,
Drug Demand Reduction Program NGB/SGOH

COMM: (865) 336-3864

DSN: 266-3864
usaf.jbanafw.ngb-sg.mbx.angcares365@mail.mil