Vermont Business Magazine In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month (May), White River Junction Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System and the New England Ram Club are raising awareness of the mental health resources available for Veterans and civilians by hosting an auto show on May 14.
“Mental health awareness and suicide prevention are among the VA’s top priorities.” said Dr. Brett Rusch, White River Junction VA Healthcare System Executive Director. “This auto show is an chance for family, friends and loved ones to gather in support of shedding light on the opportunities throughout our community for seeking help and possibly providing it. Our community partner, the New England Ram Club’s support has been an asset to us.”
“This event is important because the war within our minds is one everyone fights, no matter what uniform you wear. It’s time we all came together to break the stigma of mental health and that it’s ok to NOT be ok!” said Jeff Harms, President of New England Ram Club
A Beacon of Hope Auto Show will be held in the front parking lot of the VA Medical Center on 163 Veterans Drive in White River Junction, Vermont. It is open to all makes, models and motorcycles; if it is important to you, it is important to us.
The event will be held May 14, 2022 from 11:00 AM- 4:30 PM, there will be mental health and suicide prevention resources available from the VA Medical Center and community organizations. A blessing of the bikes and vehicles will be offered to anyone interested at 11:00 AM by VA Chaplain Lorna Graham.
To register a vehicle and/or motorcycle please go to https://tinyurl.com/yc63cbuk. Registration is free! To learn more visit the White River Junction VA Medical Center Facebook page where the event is listed or visit www.va.gov/white-river-junction-health-care/.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive free, confidential support and crisis intervention available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, text 838255, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat. Veterans don’t have to be enrolled in VA health care or registered with VA to use the Veterans Crisis Line.
White River Junction, VT — Veteran Affairs Medical Center 4.8.2022
