This was done as a way to help veterans in the Tri-State who may be struggling with recourses to help.

Recently, more effort has been made to help support the mental health of our veterans. Data has shown that summits, such as the one held today, are working.

Dale Horaz, a spokesperson for the Suicide Prevention Program, say 20 veterans die by suicide every day. He explains that the number has been decreasing steadily, but there is still a lot of work to be done to eliminate suicides.

USI’s Veteran, Military, and Family Resource Center have a guide to several community groups that offer support to veterans.

That guide can be seen by clicking here.