Veteran suicide prevention town hall held in Montgomery

The Alabama Department of Public Health says 143 veterans died by suicide in Alabama in 2021.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Veterans in Alabama face a silent battle with suicide regularly, and a group wants to save lives with awareness and prevention.

Alabama’s Challenge held a town hall Wednesday at the Crump Senior Center with multiple organizations tailored to mental health for veterans. “It’s not about strength and it’s not about weakness. Using resources is about being human,” said Dan Shea of the 187th Fighter Wing of the Alabama Air National Guard.A veteran who attended the meeting said all people who are serving in the military should have access to some form of mental help after returning to civilian life.Coachmen said sitting in the town hall helped him find help for himself and figure out how to help others who are going through the same thing.

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