Veteran Suicide Prevention & Secure Firearms Storage

Thursday, September 29, 2022

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

Department of Veteran Affairs

VFW

Community Hope

Rutgers University

Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office

Program Includes

• The KOVA Story
• S.A.V.E.—Signs of Suicide
• Firearms Safety
• Safe Storage
• Panel Discussion

Refreshments

Morning Coffee

Lunch

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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 and watch our live stream from home if you are not feeling well. Thank you.

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: boblooby@embarqmail.com.

There are limited spaces available, and they must be reserved in advance.

Direct Program Questions to:

Tanya Kero

tanya.kero@va.gov

General Questions to:

Bob Looby

boblooby@embarqmail.com

Questions About Registration:

Terri Illes

terri.illes@gmail.com