This workshop will be designed into two parts to optimize awareness regarding veterans’, service members’ and their family’s needs (SMVF). The first part will focus on veterans coalitions in New Hampshire. Details will be learned about their origin, who is involved, and the important role coalitions play in suicide prevention, addressing mental health, and reducing isolation. Participants will also learn about how community processes and strategic planning are used in building and running a veteran coalition. Additional topics to be covered will include what types of activities occur, what works well, achievements, barriers and future endeavors, especially military culture.The second part of the presentation will focus on military culture. Discussions will be around what it is, why it is important, who should know about it and how to stay continuously informed. A brief introduction to a military culture training, designed for a general audience, will be shared.
