2020 Military & Veterans mental health summit

CONTACT: Jacob Dillon, Public Affairs Officer
EMAIL: Jacob.Dillon@va.gov
PHONE: 302- 994-2511 x3589 | CELL: 302-299-3738
DATE: 8/13/2020

2020 Military & Veterans Mental Health Summit

WILMINGTON, Del. — In order to provide America’s Veterans with resources and tools for improved mental health, Wilmington Veterans Affairs Medical Center mental health professionals will be participating in the 2020 Military & Veterans Mental Health Summit Monday, August 31 – Friday, September 4.

The summit, hosted by the Mental Health Association (MHA) in Delaware, will be focused on addressing mental health issues facing America’s men and women who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s summit will be held virtually over Zoom. Participation is free, but registration is required. A complete schedule of events and registration information can be found below.

Mental Health Summit Schedule of Events

Monday, August 31
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Keynote Address: "Veterans Perceptions of Behavioral Health Services" Dr. Larence Kirby, LPCMH, (USAF Retired)
Executive Director, Delaware Office of Veterans Affairs

Tuesday, September 1
10 – 11 a.m. or 2 – 3 p.m.
"Virtual Resources and Telehealth"

Wednesday, September 2
10 – 11 a.m. or 2 – 3 p.m.
"Suicide Prevention, Intervention and the Crisis Hotline"

Thursday, September 3
10 – 11 a.m. or 2 – 3 m.
"Personal Self-Care"

Friday, September 4
10 – 11 a.m. or 2 – 3 p.m.
"Cognitive Approach to Resiliency"

Registration Information
The schedule of events and registration information can be found on the MHA in Delaware website at www.mhainde.org/education/military-veterans-mental-health-summit/. Additional information will be provided to those who register prior to the summit.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month
This year’s summit leads into National Suicide Prevention Month. If you are a Veteran or know a Veteran in crisis, please call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 or text 838255 to connect with a responder for 24/7 confidential help.

Wilmington VA Medical Center provides health care services to approximately 33,000 Veterans through its main medical center and five Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Delaware and southern New Jersey. For more information, visit wilmington.va.gov.