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A local veterans support group is continuing to regularly meet at the American Legion Hughes-Pittinger Post 26.
Battling 22’s next meeting is set for 7 p.m. on Monday.
The group, …
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A local veterans support group is continuing to regularly meet at the American Legion Hughes-Pittinger Post 26.
Battling 22’s next meeting is set for 7 p.m. on Monday.
The group, which meets every other week, draws its name from older U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs data that indicated 22 veterans and active-duty service members died by suicide each day. The Powell group aims to battle that trend, offering a place where veterans “can join other veterans and discuss topics of any kind with others who understand.”
“Because who understands a veteran better than another fellow veteran?” the post asks.
Eight veterans attended the inaugural meeting in mid-February.
“This has been a success and I believe we are on the right track,” said Post Commander Russell Stafford.
Other upcoming meeting dates are April 19, May 10 and May 24, with each held at 7 p.m. at the Legion post, 143 S. Clark St.
In addition to the local support group, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers free, confidential support through a 24-hour Veterans Crisis Line — accessible by calling 1-800-273-8255 and pressing 1 or by texting 838255. The VA and public health officials say it’s important to talk to someone “right away” if you or someone you know is in crisis. To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 800-273-8255.
