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Veteran Suicide Prevention Event to Draw Attention to Tragic Losses

9/27/2022 11:00:22 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 27, 2022

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. 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. 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, the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, MHealth Fairview, and the Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are also welcome to camp for the weekend. Fees apply. Learn more VetsCampMN.org.
WHO :	Event speakers will include: MDVA Commissioner Larry Herke Minnesota State Representative Bob Dettmer Suicide Prevention Consultant Brittany Miskowiec
WHEN :	Saturday, October 1, 2022 9 a.m. – Coffee, Donuts and Resources available 10 a.m. – Program begins
WHERE:	Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota

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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.