Lift for the 22 and American Addiction Centers Host Suicide Awareness Event Focused on our Nation’s Veterans
17 September 2019 - 10:04PM
In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Lift for the 22 and
American Addiction Centers (AAC) have partnered to host a community
event to raise awareness about suicide among veterans and the link
between mental health and addiction. The outdoor event will
be held on September 28 at 10 a.m. on the AAC campus, located at
200 Powell Place in Brentwood.
“With 22 veterans committing suicide every day, we must keep
fighting and raising awareness until there are none,” said April
Stull, prevention advocate, Lift for the 22. “At Lift for the 22,
we believe fitness and comradery can aid in suicide prevention,
which is a central component of our events. We encourage the
community to come out and join us. The lives lost are not only our
nation’s heroes, but also our friends, family and loved ones. The
veterans who are struggling need our support.”
The event will feature a military-style workout similar to PT.
The community will also hear from mental health and addiction
experts, and veterans sharing their personal stories.
An AAC study on the state of veteran mental health and substance
abuse found only 50% of returning service members who need
treatment for their mental health actually seek care. American
Addiction Centers hopes to change that and earlier this year
launched the Salute to Recovery program at Desert Hope Treatment
Center. The program offers treatment for veterans struggling with
addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions.
“We know that mental health and addiction often go
hand-in-hand,” said Joy Sutton, Director of Corporate
Communications. “That’s why we felt it was important to partner
with Lift for the 22 for this special event. We want our veterans
to know there is help available. They don’t have to suffer
alone.”
To support the mission of Lift for the 22, there will be a
donation booth at the event as well as handcrafted American flags
and apparel for purchase. All of the proceeds will directly support
the fund that provides gym memberships for veterans.
About Lift for the 22Lift for the 22 is a
national non-profit organization created to help aid in the
prevention of veteran suicide through fitness and comradery. Lift
for the 22 provides gym memberships to veterans and their families
within their community from funds donated to the cause. You can
follow Lift for the 22 on Facebook and Instagram @liftforthe22 and
its chief executive director Dan Newberry @22Fitness_Dan.
About American Addiction Centers American
Addiction Centers (NYSE: AAC) is a leading provider of inpatient
and outpatient substance abuse treatment services. AAC treats
clients who are struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction,
and co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues. AAC currently
operates substance abuse treatment facilities located throughout
the United States. These facilities are focused on delivering
effective clinical care and treatment solutions. For more
information, visit AmericanAddictionCenters.org or follow AAC on
Twitter @AAC_Tweet.
ContactFor American Addiction
Centers:Joy Sutton, 615-727-8407jsutton@contactaac.com
For Lift for 22April
Stullapril.stull2@yahoo.com
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