"The Arena" - Mental Health Wellness & Awareness for First Responders, Veterans & Family

This event will focus on bringing awareness to the Mental Health of our First Responders & Veterans. It will also introduce them to coping techniques for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), advocate for seeking help, and integrate their families into the healing process. By bringing Brandon Spangler, MSW, LCSW, MFT to share the "Warrior's Mindset," there will be clinical perspective and opportunity to have open Question & Answer portion of the presentation and techniques learned. The day will begin with First Responders & Veterans across multiple agencies and departments listening to Retired Police Sergeant, Travis Gribble, share his story of Trauma and Recovery as Brandon Spangler provides clinical insight. Coffee, Water, Soda and Snacks will be provided. Following the morning events, we will welcome the First Responders, Veterans, and their family members to attend an event together discussing how to be supportive at home and manage the many emotions faced in healing Trauma. The evening will end with a Raffle, Cookout, and LIVE MUSIC from Eric Alan.