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E2: Forge VFR Special Series – Suicide Awareness & Prevention and Supporting
E2: Forge VFR Special Series – Suicide Awareness & Prevention and Supporting
Posted on by Tom Novak

Please listen to the first episode in this series here.

Forge VFR Special Series – Episode Two
Suicide Awareness & Prevention and Supporting Veterans and First Responders for Friends and Family

This is the second episode of a three-part series in our Fall 2025 Forge – WFEA segments to help identify and interact with veterans, first responders, and their families to support their mental health and improve suicide awareness.

Sheena Bice, DMSc, LCMHC, MLADC – Head of Veteran and First Responder Services | Forge VFR, joins Jeff in the studio to discuss the following:

  • Understanding Risk & Warning Signs
  • Culture, Stigma, and Barriers
  • Peer Support & Connection
  • Prevention, Intervention, Postvention
  • Talking About Suicide Directly
  • Families & Support Systems
  • Hope, Recovery, Moving Forward

Those looking for more information or help can connect with Forge Health by emailing Sean Kilbreth at: skilbreth@forgehealth.com

Links to Our Spring 2025 Forge VFR – WFEA Series:

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