Published June 25. 2024 11:34AM
Press photo courtesy SLUHN The Victory for Veterans peer support program at St. Luke's Penn Foundation has received a 2024 PA Suicide Prevention Award from the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance (CPA) in recognition of its success in reducing veteran suicide. The award is given to individuals and groups that are making significant contributions to improving their communities, schools and beyond through prevention and positive mental health initiatives. Victory for Veterans is one of four 2024 award recipients from the Northeast Pennsylvania Region. Since January 2024, more than 63 veterans/family members have sought help through the program. Above: The Victory for Veterans peer support program at St. Luke's Penn Foundation members accepting the award are Trish Nye, Robert Brands, Kristin Pogwist, Chris Troxell and Jane Straw.