July 17. Many veterans return from military service carrying unseen trauma—not all wounds are visible.  That is why Mecklenburg County Veterans Services is taking part in the Governor’s Challenge to prevent and reduce suicide among transitioning service members, veterans and their families.

Veterans in Mecklenburg County and across the state are invited to become a Battle Buddy—someone who always has your back and ensures you are never alone, whether on the battlefield or in life after military service.

No cost

Training is free and open to anyone in the community who wants to grow as an expert companion to service members, veterans, caregivers, and their families. It includes a wide variety of trainings, such as the structure of the military, communicating effectively with veterans, life of a military family and navigating the VA.

Learn more

To learn more and register for the N.C. Governor’s Challenge training, visit Veterans.MeckNC.gov.