FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 23, 2021

Media Contact:
Anne Sonnee
(651) 757-1536
(651) 263-2640 cell
anne.sonnee@state.mn.us

WHAT :    

Minnesota loses more than 100 Veterans per year to suicide. This is a tragedy that is preventable and must be stopped. Minnesota Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day was enacted by the Minnesota Legislature in 2019 to recognize this tragedy and bring the community together to address this challenge. This event is free and open to the public.

WHO :    

Event speakers will include Join St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis who will share his personal connection to Veteran suicide, MDVA Commissioner Larry Herke, and suicide prevention experts.

Participants will learn how to identify Veterans at risk and receive resources to help combat the tragedy of Veteran suicide.

The event is hosted by the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, City of St. Cloud, Central Minnesota Suicide Prevention Coalition, CentraCare Health, and the St. Cloud VA Health Care System.

WHEN :    

Saturday, October 2, 2021
11 a.m. – Resources available
11:30 a.m. – Program begins

WHERE:    

Wilson Park
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Also livestreamed at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Facebook Page.