Veteran Mental Health & Employer Leadership Forum

Schedule

Thu May 28 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Henry Ford Health 1 Ford Place | Detroit, MI

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About this Event

From PTSD Awareness to Workplace Action for Veterans and Employee Resource Groups.


Join Us for the Veteran Mental Health & Employer Leadership Forum!

Get ready for an inspiring in-person event focused on veteran mental health and the vital role employers play in supporting our heroes. Connect with leaders, share insights, and discover practical ways to make a difference. Whether you're an employer, veteran, or just passionate about mental wellness, this forum is the place to be. Don't miss out on the chance to learn, network, and lead change together!

This event brings together corporate leaders, HR professionals, Employee Resource Group leaders, healthcare experts, and veterans to advance how organizations support those who have served.

Whether your organization is building new initiatives or strengthening an existing Veteran ERG, this forum delivers practical strategies, real world insights, and tools that can be applied immediately.

This is not just about awareness. It is about execution.

Organizations are encouraged to attend as teams, including HR, ERG members, and executive sponsors. Select organizations will be recognized for their leadership and participation.

A key highlight of the forum is access to the Veteran Wellness Resource Guide and Toolkit, available exclusively to attendees.

What you’ll gain:
• Practical strategies to support veteran employees and strengthen workplace readiness
• Clear understanding of available support systems and how to navigate them
• Real world insights from healthcare leaders, employers, and veterans
• Guidance to build or strengthen a Veteran Employee Resource Group
• A structured framework through the Veteran Wellness Resource Guide and Toolkit
• A clear next step your organization can take within 30 days

By the end of this forum, you will leave equipped with the tools, resources, and direction to take meaningful action.


Agenda

🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Arrival/check-in
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Opening remarks
Host: Roderick Rickman, VOBRT President
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Zero Suicide and Veterans
Host: Dr. Brian Ahmedani and Team
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
VA Mental Resources and the PACT Act
Host: Dr. Joi – Innis Johnson
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Break / Guided reset
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Host: Peter Vazquez, VOBRT Executive Director
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:40 PM
ERG Activation + Kit Reveal
Host: Steven Belknap, Consumers Energy
🕑: 04:40 PM - 04:50 PM
Commitments and Next Steps
🕑: 04:50 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
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Where is it happening?

Henry Ford Health 1 Ford Place, 1 Ford Place, Detroit, United States

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