Join IAVA and Dr. Tim Hoyt for a Discussion on Veteran Mental Health, Coping with the Holidays and Suicide Prevention

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 15, 2020
CONTACT: press@iava.org

New York City – Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) CEO Jeremy Butler and Executive VP, Organization Strategy and Engagement, Hannah Sinoway will be joined by Dr. Tim Hoyt, Deputy Division Chief of the Psychological Health Center of Excellence for a Facebook Live event on December 17th to discuss veteran mental health over the course of the pandemic. 

“Service members and veterans may be experiencing new or heightened mental health concerns during this difficult year. We’ll discuss how to tell if you or a loved one may be at risk, where to find help, and tips for coping with stress and isolation this holiday season,” said Dr. Tim Hoyt, Deputy Division Chief of the Psychological Health Center of Excellence.

Veteran mental health and suicide prevention is a top priority for IAVA. Earlier this year Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) celebrated the passage of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act. This legislation makes critical reforms in how America combats the veteran suicide crisis.  IAVA also launched its 24/7 comprehensive care management program, the Quick Reaction Force, in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing challenges the veteran community is experiencing.

“These are incredibly challenging times for the veteran community, especially going into the holiday season,” said Jeremy Butler, CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. “We want all veterans and their families to have access to necessary information and resources to safely navigate difficult times. Launching our Quick Reaction Force program earlier this year has enabled us to drive that commitment by providing 24/7 support to any veteran or family member in need.”

WHO:           Dr. Tim Hoyt, Deputy Division Chief of the Psychological Health Center of Excellence and Jeremy Butler, CEO of IAVA

Hannah Sinoway, EVP, Organization Strategy and Engagement for IAVA

WHAT: Facebook Live Event – Veteran Mental Health

WHEN: Thursday, December 17th, 2020 at 4:00 PM EST

WHERE:      Facebook Live link here

IAVA is the voice for the post-9/11 veteran generation. With over 400,000 veterans and allies nationwide, IAVA is the leader in non-partisan veteran advocacy and public awareness. We drive historic impacts for veterans and IAVA’s programs are second to none. Any veteran or family member in need can reach out to IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force at quickreactionforce.org or 855-91RAPID (855-917-2743) to be connected promptly with a veteran care manager who will assist. IAVA’s The Vote Hub is a free tool to register to vote and find polling information. IAVA’s membership is always growing. Join the movement at iava.org/membership.

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