Third Annual Mental Health Symposium Focuses on Military/Veteran Culture

City of Belmont California sent this bulletin at 09/21/2023 02:35 PM PDT

Third Annual Mental Health Symposium Focuses on Military/Veteran Culture

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 21, 2023

Belmont Police Department is joining forces with Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care for this year's Mental Health Symposium.

For its third annual community support event, the focus of the evening will be on mental health, suicide prevention, and military/veteran culture.

Keynote speaker, Karin Fowler, PsyD-Suicide Prevention Coordinator from VA Palo Alto, will help us understand the training, experiences, and mindset brought on by being in the military. This information is designed to help family and community members understand veteran behavior and experiences that may affect their mental health.

Additional speakers will include individuals with military experience who are currently on their journeys to mental health wellness. These brave veterans will share experiences during their time in the military and their transitions back to civilian life.

Nov. 3, 2023
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Belmont Sports Complex
550 Island Parkway
Belmont, CA.

Representatives from the following agencies will be available to answer questions and provide resources: U. S. Department of Veteran Affairs, StarVista, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), American Medical Response, Heart & Soul, San Mateo County Health, Veteran Crisis Line.

The event is free and open to all.

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988. The lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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