Veterans Service Building
20 West 12th Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
Steven McCarthy, Assistant Communications Director
952-237-4618
Steven.McCarthy@state.mn.us
Anne Sonnee, Communications Director
(651) 263-2640 (Cell)
Anne.Sonnee@state.mn.us
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9/30/2024 10:00:00 AM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Media Contact:
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WHAT : |
The 6th Annual Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day will bring communities together to honor Veterans lost to suicide, allow their lives help save others, and offer healing and hope to survivors. Tragically, Minnesota loses 100 Veterans to suicide each year. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) goals are to increase awareness and provide resources to communities as we strive to decrease Veteran suicide deaths in Minnesota. |
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WHO : |
MDVA Commissioner Brad Lindsay
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Saturday, Oct. 5
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The Depot
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About MDVA
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet-level state agency dedicated to serving Minnesota Veterans and their families. In addition to overseeing the five State Veterans Homes, MDVA helps eligible Veterans and families secure state and federal benefits and provides programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans employment. Veterans and their families are encouraged to visit www.MinnesotaVeteran.org or call 1-(888)-LinkVet for more information about benefits.
