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Local nonprofit Reps for Vets outlines peer‑led suicide‑prevention exercise program, cites 178 graduates and 28 lives saved
Summary
Reps for Vets, a combat‑veteran‑run nonprofit, described a 12‑week exercise and peer‑support program that the presenters said has graduated 178 participants and contributed to preventing 28 suicides. Council and staff discussed referral pathways and outreach.
Reps for Vets, a combat‑veteran nonprofit in Imperial Valley, presented its peer‑led exercise and outreach program to the City Council during public comment, describing a 12‑week program that pairs supervised exercise with peer support and behavioral‑health referrals.
Founder Brandon (Bridal) Brown and outreach director Joshua Hawk said the program provides 36 free…
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