SSG FOX SPGP | AMERICAN SAMOA

American Samoa Government - Office of Veterans Affairs

Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program

About The Grant:

The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP) enables the VA to provide resources toward community-based suicide prevention efforts. This meets the needs of Veterans through outreach, suicide prevention services, connections to VA, and community resources.

In alignment with VA’s National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide (2018), this grant program assists in further implementing a public health approach that blends community-based prevention, with evidence-based clinical strategies through community efforts. The grant program is part of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019, signed into law on October 17, 2020.

THE TEAM

Robert "Uti" Gebauer

Grant Manager

Email:robert.gebauer@go.as.gov

Malologa Lagai

Community Outreach Liason

Email: malologa.lagai@go.as.gov

Ipu Lefiti

Outreach Coordinator

Email: ipu.lefiti@go.as.gov

Michael "Toa" Molina

Safety Training/Water Sports Coordinator

Email: michael.molina@go.as.gov

Nikolao Fe'a

Registration/Eligibility Coordinator

Email: nikolao.fea@go.as.gov

first hydroponics completion ceremony

PROGRAMS

Food Security: Our initial hydroponics class started on 20 March 2023 and will conclude 28 April 2023 for a total length of 6 weeks. This class was made possible by our partnership with fellow veteran and small business owner Kuki Avegalio at Avegalio Farms. (Our next class is slated to begin 15 May 2023)

Below is a list of programs that’s in the works and we are super excited about.

Basic Mechanic: A class that focuses on the veterans basic skills of taking care of your vehicle and being able to conduct preventive maintenance and services.

Basic Plumbing: Another class that gives the veteran the opportunity to learn the basic skills of a plumber in case the need arises.

Massage therapy: The opportunity for a veteran to qualify for a once a month massage therapy to help ease the difficulties of chronic and everyday pain.

Water Sports: This program will provide our veterans the equipment and training to enjoy and have a great experience in the waters. Kayaks and fishing poles are just a few items that will be available for veterans to sign out for use.

MWR Center: A place for all veterans to relax and enjoy the company of other veterans and able to enjoy a game of pool/ping pong, play cards or just watch TV.

Screening Forms

There are a total of 9 screening forms that a veteran is required to fill out. You are able to download all the forms, fill them out, save it on your computer and send it back to the primary’s email listed below. There are alternate emails in case the primary is down. After sending your forms, please call our local office or the cell phones listed below during office hours 0800-1600 to confirm the receipt of your forms.

PHQ-9: Depressive Symptoms

C-SSRS Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale

Participant Communications Confirmation

ISEL-12: Interpersonal Evaluation List 12

GSE: General Self Efficacy Scale

Psychological Risk Factors Screening Form

Veterans or Active Duty Intake Form

WEMWBS: Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale

SES: Socio Economic Status

Point of Contacts (POC) for any issues or questions

Primary:
Nikolao Fe’a
Email: nikolao.fea@go.as.gov
Cell: 254-4208

Alternate:
Michael “Toa” Molina
Email: michael.molina@go.as.gov
Cell: 782-1009