Veteran suicide has been a heartbreaking issue for too long, with over 6,000 veterans across the U.S. taking their own lives each year, including more than 500 right here in Florida. Thanks to The Fire Watch’s Safe Place suicide prevention training, our Operation: Veteran Connect members are now better equipped to recognize the warning signs of a veteran in crisis and connect them to the help they need. This training is crucial in our mission to support veterans, ensuring they have a Safe Place to turn to in times of need.
But our team didn’t stop there! We also got some hands-on training from Hershey and Nolan, E5 Therapy’s pups to learn how canine-assisted therapy is beneficial for military veterans. Thanks to these amazing resources, we’re ready to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our veterans, making sure they know we’ve got their backs.