When the Mission Follows You Home: Forum for Veterans and First Responders
About this Event
Military service and first responder careers often involve experiences that can continue affecting individuals long after the mission, emergency, or shift has ended. When the Mission Follows You Home is a community mental health and wellness forum created to raise awareness, encourage meaningful conversations, and connect veterans, first responders, their families, and community members with support and resources.
The event will provide a welcoming environment for open and honest discussions about trauma, mental health, recovery, and the challenges that can come with serving others. The forum is intended to increase awareness of available services, reduce barriers to seeking assistance, and remind participants that asking for support is a sign of strength.
Panel discussions will explore topics such as the differences between moral injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, cumulative trauma, identity after military or public-safety service, organizational culture, recognizing signs of mental health struggles, healthy coping strategies, addiction, and the recovery process.
Participants will also learn about organizations actively supporting veterans and first responders and hear about practical approaches that are making a difference in the community. Following the presentations, attendees will have an opportunity to visit informational tables, speak individually with participating organizations and presenters, and build connections with others who understand the unique experiences of military and first responder communities.
The event is open to veterans, active and retired first responders, family members, service providers, and all interested community members.
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