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)
