Veterans Suicide Awareness Walk

Veterans Suicide Awareness Walk

The American Legion Post 91 Family in Beebe is continuing our mission to prevent suicide in our veteran and military population along with other groups where we have seen a larger than average suicide rate. The mission of The American Legion's Be The One initiative is to reduce the rate of veteran suicide. We're actively working on lessening the stigma associated with mental health treatment and empowering everyone to take appropriate action when a veteran or service member may be at risk – one life at a time. Whether you're a veteran or the friend or family-member of a veteran, you can Be The One.

American Legion Post 91 Family will host a "Be the One" walk for Veteran suicide awareness and prevention. This walk is part of the American Legion's Mission and an initiative involving multiple communities that will help build awareness about the crisis, destigmatize asking for mental health support, and will introduce participants to resources available to veterans who are possibly struggling. Visit betheone.org to learn more and see some of the ways The American Legion Family is working to address this important mission. And remember, it's ok to not be ok.

WALK DETAILS

The walk will be held on the campus of ASU-Beebe and starting near McKay Student Center. It will be approximately a one mile walk on sidewalks, flat terrain and handicap accessible. A shorter walk will also be an available option.

Registration/Check In will begin at 10:00 A.M. If you do not register online, you can register on site on that day. Bring your friends and family to walk with you!

There is no registration fee, the walk is FREE and open to everyone. Walk starts at 11:00 AM. Feel free to wear Red, White and Blue clothing! Lunch will be served after the walk. Please fill free to bring a lawn chair!

There will be exhibits for you to visit with information focusing on veteran mental health support and Veteran Support Services.