Veterans Community Action Network of South-Central Wisconsin

Today, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, Governor Tony Evers and his administration proclaimed the week of September 8 through September 14, 2024, Suicide Prevention Week and the entire month of September as Suicide Prevention Month. “As a Marine veteran and someone who has been there for loved ones in crisis, I’ve also witnessed firsthand the power of connection and community in mental healthcare,” said Wisconsin Department Veterans Affairs (DVA) Secretary-designee James Bond. “I’m grateful to Gov. Evers for investing in veteran mental health care and recognizing the importance of community, especially among veterans. We all have a role to play in making sure folks know that resources are available.” Read the full press release and find a link to the official proclamation here: https://lnkd.in/gKgqxqSx If you or a veteran you know are dealing with a mental health crisis, please dial 988 then press 1 to be connected to the Veteran Crisis Line. Compassionate, confidential help is available 24/7. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/d_PNaU2 #WorldSuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePreventionWeek #WisVets #WisVetsWomen #VeteranSupport #mentalhealthawareness

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An excellent view following Downtown Madison Inc.'s excellent panel discussion with leaders from Overture Center for the Arts and their resident companies. Creating, experiencing, enjoying, and learning through the #arts is critical to quality of life for all, including military #veterans, #caregivers, and families. #madison #wisconsin

🔵 Sharing a #learning opportunity on the unique needs of #rural #veterans. Link to register is below.

Going back to school after leaving the #military can be a tough #transition. This incredible program at University of Wisconsin-Madison can make a difference! "Odyssey Beyond Wars serves #veterans who might be challenged by their transition from military to civilian life, are looking for an engaged community of peers, and would like a jump start in furthering their education. We are part of the UW Odyssey Project, which for more than two decades has empowered students facing significant challenges to higher education to overcome those obstacles, find their voices, and reframe their futures. All military veterans -- regardless of time in service, deployment history, disability status, or discharge status -- are encouraged to apply. Graduates earn six transferable college credits at no cost and without using any VA benefits. Our programs provide wraparound support that helps students succeed long-term, including tutoring, academic and financial aid advising, continued for-credit alumni course offerings, and an alumni support network." Applications for Fall 2024 are open! https://lnkd.in/g7z22ZsE Joe Rasmussen

Congratulations to this #veteran-owned business! #changeyoursocks SickFit "When Paden Sickles was completing the U.S. Army's notoriously tough Air Assault School in 2021, she could not find any socks that could hold up for the 12-mile rucks without shredding or causing blisters, so the engineer officer spent seven months manufacturing her own pair. Three years later, her socks are headed to the Olympics."

Applications are open for IVMF Bunker Labs #BreakingBarriers in Entrepreneurship program. If you are in the AAPI, Black, Latinx or female #Veteran or #MilitarySpouse entrepreneur community, this 8-week virtual program is for you. It is designed to equip #entrepreneurs of historically underserved communities with the specific tools needed to break barriers and succeed. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gbWpHCuz

Expressing your feelings and needing help is not a sign of weakness - it’s a sign of strength. Learn more about stigma and mental health myths in the BIPOC community at mhanational.org/july #BIPOCMentalHealth #BebeMooreCampbell #veterans #mentalhealthishealth

Representatives from VetsCAN were pleased to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Madison East VA Clinic. The expanded #access to care is a win for #veterans. https://lnkd.in/gDEy8gHi