Veteran Suicide Prevention & Secure Firearms Storage

232 Union Ave.,Somerville NJ 08876

19 January, 2023

Description

Thursday, January 19 2023 10:00-2:00 Registration begins at 9:30 Suicide Prevention & Secure Firearms Storage Keep Our Veterans Alive Open to Veterans, Veteran Service Organizations, National Guard, Reserve, Family Members, Veteran Service Providers, Law Enforcement, Behavioral Health Professionals, Health Professionals, Employers and Anyone who wants to help prevent Veteran Suicide. Understanding and Preventing Veteran Suicide is a community issue. Between 2014 and 2018 there were 370 reported suicides in New Jersey. And nationally, in 2018, firearms were the method of suicide in 69.4% of male Veteran suicide deaths and 41.9% of female Veteran suicide deaths. A panel of experts will discuss how you can be part of the solution and what actions communities can take to prevent Veteran suicide. Program Sponsors American Legion Department of Veteran Affairs Community Hope Rutgers University Program Includes The KOVA StoryS.A.V.E.—Signs of Suicide and Expediting HelpFirearms SafetySafe StoragePanel DiscussionRefreshments Morning Coffee Lunch Parking In rear of building COVID Protocols At this time masks are not required. However, we will follow all Post, local and state requirements at the time of the event. Please be courteous to your fellow attendees. Photo statement Pictures may be taken during this event and may be posted on social media. Please let us know at the registration table if this is a problem. Resource Tables If you are interested in having a Resource Table at the event please contact Bob Looby for information: [email protected]. There are limited spaces available, and they must be reserved in advance. Direct Program Questions to: Tanya Kero [email protected] General Questions to: Bob Looby [email protected] Questions About Registration: Terri Illes [email protected]