Some Simple Wisdom In the world of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the federal government’s observances, this is Suicide Prevention Month. National Ice Cream month probably gets greater attention. Current efforts to reduce suicides in our nation have been abysmally poor considering the time and money spent. Although a Read more…
What’s That About? Mr. John Kukitz of the Veterans Brotherhood (standing in for its founder, Clyde Hoch), explained to the council at its 20 March 2024 meeting in Hellertown the purpose and accomplishments of his organization in immediate, on-the-ground helping of veterans to include those with housing problems and appearing Read more…
Join the VA’s Compassionate Contact Corps! The CCC of the Modern Era Looking for a more personal way to help veterans: those in need of someone with whom to talk? A human voice sometimes has magical powers. A caring heart is a gift from God — something learned, not automatic. Read more…
Intended audience: This event was originally created to educate and connect health care professionals, veteran advocates, caregivers, family members, and community leaders. Priority is to health care professionals and social workers. CEU credits are planned to be offered. Information link provides the agenda The Veterans and Community Partners Wellness Summit Read more…
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Reed Walker, Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator (CEPC) from the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, explained to the council at its 19 July 2023 meeting that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is interested in creating a Suicide Prevention Coalition in the Lehigh Valley towards achieving its clinical healthcare priority: preventing veteran Read more…
Any Veterans in Suicidal Crisis Can Go to Any Health Care Facility for Free Emergency Healthcare Taking a radically new approach to preventing suicide among veterans, starting January 17, any “veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency Read more…
The new, easy to remember number to reach the Veterans Crisis Line starts Saturday, July 16. Just dial 988 and press 1. Please help spread the word to all military veterans and their friends and families. The number is new, but the support is the same. Part of the Read more…
