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Firewatch urges local partnerships as Brevard faces about 30 veteran suicides a year
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Henry Angulo of Firewatch told TIP members the group trains community "watchstanders" and certifies Veterans Safe Places, saying Brevard averages about 30 veteran suicides annually and urging local organizations to sign up for training and referral networks.
Henry Angulo, regional director for Firewatch, told TIP members that his veteran-run nonprofit aims to expand community-based suicide-prevention training and connect veterans who are not served by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with local resources.
"We are a veteran organization that provides free suicide prevention in the veteran realm," Angulo said, describing two programs: a 30-minute Watchstander online training that issues a certificate and a 45-minute in-person Veterans Safe Place certification for organizations.
Angulo said recent data show gaps in VA engagement…
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