Talk Saves Lives: Supporting Our Veterans
Presenter: Capital Area Veterans Coalition
Date/Time: Thursday, May 28, 6-7:30pm
Cost/Registration: FREE! You must register in advance. To register, click here: Talk Saves Lives: Supporting Our Veterans Tickets, Thursday, May 28 • 6 PM – 7:30 PM | Eventbrite Dinner will be provided.
***This event will be held in-person only***
Talk Saves Lives starts the conversation about risk and warning signs of suicide, and what we can all do to make a difference to save lives.
Join the Capital Area Veterans Coalition for Talk Saves Lives: Supporting Our Veterans. This one-hour training is designed to help audiences learn about the impact of suicide among veterans, along with practical ways to recognize warning signs for suicide, navigate tough conversations, and connect veterans to support in ways that respect their autonomy.
Participants will:
• Learn the impact of suicide on the veteran population
• Identify contributors to veteran suicide and protective factors
• Learn how to recognize suicide warning signs in veterans
• Gain confidence in starting a conversation with a veteran who may be in distress
• Understand ways to seek and offer support and resources for veterans
Please reach out to Cailynn Aumock (cailynn.aumock@graniteuw.org) with any questions.