16 Texas State Parks will hold hikes to raise awareness of this problem, which affects many veterans and their loved ones, in September as National Suicide Prevention Month. The Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike, an annual event organized by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ( TPWD ) Veteran’s Liaison Nicole Mechler, allows families, friends and veterans to network and build a support system, as well as spread the word about veteran-specific mental health issues.
The second annual Ruck Hike does n’t just take place on well-worn park trails. The event features different kinds of” trails”, including kayak and swim races, yoga sessions and guest speakers. Veteran and former organizations have collaborated with participating parks to provide tools on site, even though the event is never a charity.
” We are so excited to have more gardens involved in this initiative”, said Mechler. We encourage soldiers from all over the position to participate in these activities and take advantage of the facilities Texas State Parks have to offer. There is no need to mark up for any of the park’s actions, only show up”!
The next gardens are holding celebrations each quarter:
If there are any concerns about the situations, feel free to reach out to Vetcontact@TPWD.Texas. Gov.
