The Bergen New Bridge Medical Center will a host a Veteran Suicide Prevention Open House at the Medical Center in Paramus, NJ on Tuesday, April 5, 10am-2pm, open to all active military service members, veterans, their families, caregivers, friends, first responders, and community members.

Presentations:

Bergen County Veteran Introduction by Bergen County Veterans Services

Bergen County RISE Coalition Introduction of Initiatives and Mission by Bergen County RISE Coalition

VA Suicide Prevention by Veteran Affairs Representative

Identifying Suicide Risk Factors by Bergen New Bridge Veterans Healthcare

Lethal Means Safety| Gun Lock Demonstration| Reducing Firearm & Other Household Safety Risks by Veteran Affairs Representative

NJ Gun Ownership by Bergen County Sheriff's Department

How to Talk About Suicide by Bergen New Bridge Behavior Health Services & Bergen New Bridge Veterans Healthcare

Emergency Department Suicide Screening Process by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

S.A.V.E. Training by Veteran Affairs Representative

Bergen County Veterans Services will be providing veteran ID cards to all those who RSVP with their name and phone number to [email protected]  Please bring a copy of your DD214 on the day of the event to receive your ID card.

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is located at 230 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652.  Please park in the front lot and use the main entrance of Building 11.