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Resource fair offers crucial mental support, resources for veterans

The free fair will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The North Florida and South Georgia Veterans Health System will host a resource and suicide prevention fair on Thursday, Sept. 19.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The event is free and includes a catered lunch for attendees.

The fair will include the following resources for veterans:

  • Women Veterans Program
  • Veterans Benefits Enrollment and Claims Assistance
  • Mental Health/Suicide Prevention
  • Homeless Veteran Program
  • Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP)
  • Veteran Whole Health
  • Social Worker and Care Management
  • Toxic Exposure Screening
  • Lung Cancer Screening
  • VA Education Information
  • Health and Nutrition Information

Veteran Kevin Briggs, a renowned speaker and author, and Kevin Berthia, a suicide survivor and advocate, will be guest speakers.

You can find more information about the North Florida and South Georgia Veterans Health System here.


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