Kingsville, Texas Sep 28, 2023 (Issuewire.com) - American Legion Ernest L. Anderson Post 99 in Kingsville, TX, will host an event aimed at reducing the rate of veteran suicide. The American Legion is leading a nationwide effort — “Be the One”— to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.
The number of veterans who die by suicide every day is estimated at between 17 and 22. The American Legion has elevated Be the One to be its top priority, empowering veterans, service members, their family members, and civilians to act appropriately when a veteran may be at risk. This event intends to bring more awareness to the problem while providing resources to those who may be able to help save the life of a veteran.
American Legion Ernest L. Anderson Post 99 will be hosting a Veteran Suicide Awareness Training presented by Apolonio “Apple” E. Muñoz III is a member of Post 99 as well as VFW Post 2375 and is an ASIST certified intervention specialist. This Training Session is a Veteran-Specific version of suicideTALK by LivingWorks. suicideTALK is a suicide awareness session that helps participants understand the issue of suicide and how they can help to prevent it in their communities. This event is open to the community and refreshments will be provided. Interested participants are encouraged to RSVP by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/ELA-Post99-Training-Sept-23
Time: Noon to 2 pm
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Place/address: American Legion Ernest L. Anderson Post 99
2502 E Kenedy Ave, Kingsville, TX 78363
For more information please visit: https://elapost99.org/programs/veteran-suicide-awareness/
For more details on the Be the One campaign, please visit betheone.org.
Contact:
Apolonio “Apple” E. Muñoz III
American Legion Post 99
Kingsville, TX 78363
apoloniomunoz@outlook.com
About The American Legion
The American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization with about 1.7 million members in roughly 12,000 posts across the nation. Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans. Learn more at legion.org.
Media Contact
Apolonio Munoz apoloniomunoz@outlook.com 361-880-0236 P.O. Box 5689
