| Date: | January 15, 2020 |
| Time: | 5:00 - 8:00 PM |
| Venue: | Amvets Post #50 (Pulaski) |
| Description: |
Amvets Post #50 in Pulaski, VA offers the AMVETS Heal Program - The Vet Heal Suicide Prevention Training Course every Wednesday night from 5:00-8:00 pm. This course focuses on ways to prevent risk of suicide among military service members, veteran and at-risk individuals in general. During this course you will be provided with basic concepts on veteran suicide, the risk factors to look for and ways you can help save the life of someone in crisis. The purpose of this training course is to equip participants with the tools necessary to deal with at-risk veterans whose problems fall outside the reach of government policies and veteran services organization programs. The program is open and free for everyone to take. Childcare and free high speed internet is available to those taking the HEAL class. A limited number of laptops will be available for free to use. The HEAL Mission is to ensure veterans with medical needs receive the help they have earned to access the best quality healthcare, including mental health and specialized services (traumatic brain injury, polytrauma, post-traumatic stress) and live longer, healthier lives. Amvets Post #50 is located at 220 North Washington Avenue in Pulaski, VA. For more information, visit: https://amvets.org/vet-heal/ or https://www.facebook.com/amvetspulaskiva or call 540-509-5415. |