VA S.A.V.E. is a 1-hour program being provided by the Altoona VA Medical Center Suicide Prevention Team to Veterans, Veteran Caregivers, friends/relatives of Veterans and those who server Veterans in our Communities.
Across America, the annual rate of Veteran suicides is 17-22 per day (6,000 per year). The rate of suicide for Veterans is over 50% higher than for non-veterans.
Come... hear from professional suicide case workers about how
YOU CAN HELP SAVE LIVES!
For more information about this event, please contact Legionnaire Bob Booz.
Event Details
Monday, May 6th, 2024 - 7:00PM
Hosted by: American Legion Post 779
2928 Penns Valley Pike
Centre Hall, PA 16828 (Light refreshments will be served)
Presentation Highlights
- Brief overview of suicide in the Veteran population
- Suicide myths and misinformation
- Risk factors for suicide, protective factors
- S.A.V.E. model (Signs of suicide, asking about suicide, validating feelings, encouraging help and expediting treatment)
Post 779 is delighted to host the Mr. Sticky's trailer in the northeast corner of our rear parking lot April 24-27, 2024. They will be taking orders and selling your favorite sweet treats from 7:30AM to 3:00PM each of these four days.
If you would like to place a large order to be available for pickup, please call ahead to (570) 494-6597. For more information, be sure to follow Mr. Sticky's on Facebook, or visit their website by CLICKING HERE.
Be sure to tell all of your friends, family and co-workers! We hope to see you here!
