The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network will host a Suicide Prevention Awareness virtual event Tuesday, Sep. 10, from 8 – 10 a.m. This event will be held though Microsoft Teams.

The theme is “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” Every conversation can change a life. We urge you not to wait. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Let’s stand together in this fight because no one should face these battles alone. During this event we will provide training and discussions to assist in raising awareness of suicide prevention and share that help is available, and suicide can be prevented.

“It is crucial to focus on suicide prevention year-round, Suicide Prevention Month provides us with a special opportunity to unite and engage in conversations about this deeply serious and sensitive topic,” said Dr. Carri-Ann Gibson, Chief Mental Health Officer, VISN 8.

“Our shared objective for this event is to ensure that Veterans, their families, our healthcare providers, and community partners have access to suicide prevention resources and clinical services. This will enable us to support and be there for one another,” she stated.

Registration is not needed. To join the event on Sept. 10, please click this link at event time; Meeting ID: 222 693 654 314; Passcode: psLA7o . If you wish to join by phone, dial 1-872-701-0185; Phone conference ID: 346 455 834#

In conjunction with this virtual event, facilities across VISN 8 will host suicide prevention awareness events. “https://email.msgsnd.com/c/eJwczVFuwyAMANDTwF8j20AIH3zsJ_cAbNJoK40ApdJOP2kneBy9h5q0RPTkzGoDrPoZC29cEFxAK5yCgdWt1ufNY2XLCPqMBGQhgEECtOuCIjVZRg6hpFxZWXiNYzReyvulf-Jzzmso86VoV7SzXKnPl7S53Gk53rei_WxTjp6m8GNIv88ijybz8-7fQ9F-n6M9YFO06x7vZ-r9bIeykLvIrzT5jCtd0sc_N6MpG4YEzqMJtbpEJhF6j965KsWhnrG4YNG5FaGm7KyrxLkYyRvQloMBfUf6CwAA__8NnVbM”>Learn more here. (Scroll to “Highlights”)

(If you’re a Veteran having thoughts of suicide, or are concerned about a Veteran, contact caring, qualified responders’ day or night for crisis support. Dial 988 then Press 1, chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255.)