Introduction
Our Mission: To implement an adaptive and research-based integrated prevention system to increase protective factors that reduce the prevalence of harmful behaviors to protect our Soldiers, Airmen, Employees, and their Families.
The Comprehensive Integrated Primary Prevention Plan (CIPP) describes the current primary prevention goals for the NCNG. It is published annually upon TAG approval.
Resources
How We Help
A culture of prevention refers to the organization’s readiness to address harmful behaviors through a preventive rather than reactive approach. Leaders can promote a culture of prevention by:
- Encouraging healthy habits, empathy, communication and help-seeking
- Cultivating values of inclusivity, connectedness, dignity and respect
- Ensuring access, equity, rights and engagement
We help the Indiana National Guard by:
- Establishing an adaptive, integrated prevention system to reduce harm
- Strengthening cohesion across the force
- Adding dedicated and trained resources to support the National Guard prevention system
- Ensuring the prevention process is data-driven and expert-led
We can provide training and information, including:
- Helping leaders build healthy climates and create environments free from abuse and harm
- Developing life skills
- Resisting peer pressure
- Developing problem-solving skills
- Learning about healthy relationships
- Strengthening access to financial support
- First -Line Leaders Course
Commander Resources (CAC accessible)
VA S.A.V.E.
By taking this course you will develop a general understanding of the problem of suicide in the United States; understand how to identify a veteran who may be at risk for suicide; and, finally, know what to do if you identify a veteran at risk.
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Suicide Prevention and the Safe Storage of Firearms: Conversations for Everyone
This course provides critical information for members of every community about the safe storage of firearms. When people are in crisis, honest conversations about accessibility to lethal means for suicide are vitally important.
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Opioid Use: Prevention in the Military-Connected Community
Opioid use disorder, or OUD, is a diagnosis made when opioid use causes tolerance, withdrawal and other problems in the life of a military-connected person. This course will provide an overview of the symptoms and treatments for opioid use disorder.
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A Comprehensive Resource for DOD Climate Surveys
The DEOCS is a congressionally mandated, unit-level climate survey that provides commanders with unit-specific information on critical personnel topics. INNG IPPW is responsible for implementing the DEOCS and incorporating the results along with multiple other data sources into the state comprehensive IPP plan (CIPP). Visit the Defense Command Climate Portal Survey Resource Center below:
Primary Prevention Specialists
Primary Prevention Specialists across the state of Indiana collaborate with the command team and leaders at all tactical levels to provide resources and education on harmful behaviors and mitigation, including:
- Suicide
- Substance Misuse
- Harassment
- Sexual Assault
- Domestic Abuse
- Child Abuse
We’ll equip you to deliver informed prevention messages in formal and informal settings, enabling you to have a respectful conversation and foster unit cohesion, retention and overall wellness in your unit.
Find your IPPW tactical prevention specialist in the table below:
[IPPW Tactical Prevention Specialist Table]
IPPW Contact
Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW)
If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.
For behavioral health needs, contact Integrated Behavioral Health Services at 855-322-3848 or the Suicide Crisis Lifeline at 988.
For Sexual Assault or Harassment, contact the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response coordinator at 984-664-6909 or 919-410-1960.