Suicide Prevention & Awareness/PTSD Presentation May 24 2023
Guest presenters will include subject matter experts from the Tomah VA’s Suicide Prevention team and Linda Brey, Gold Star mother of Veteran Don Marine. Don was lost to Veteran Suicide after returning home from five tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Legion will be open at 5:30pm for guests to meet & greet, pick up resources and enjoy refreshments. The presentation begins at 6pm. The VA team, Linda and staff from The Highground’s Veteran/Family PTSD Peer Support Group will be available before and after the presentation for questions and one-on-one conversation. In addition, Patriot K9s will be there with an outreach table.
One of the biggest hurdles for an individual or family managing military or civilian PTS/PTSD and fearing the realities of suicide can be the feeling of loneliness. This presentation will help to bring a community together around those who are struggling. It will be a good event for attendees to understand that they are not alone.
RSVP’s are appreciated (to plan for sufficient resource materials and refreshments) but not mandatory. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Theresa at The Highground by email to museum@thehighground.us or by calling 715-743-4224.
Patriot K9s will be there with an outreach table
This presentation is made possible by the support of the Pittsville American Legion, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, the MDRT Foundation and the Charles E Kubly Foundation (charlesekublyfoundation.org).
The Highground is located at W7031 Ridge Rd, Neillsville WI 54456.
