VETERANS SUICIDE HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)
Latest News2021 Slowly returning to normalMONTHLY ZOOM MEETINGS: We have been having periodic monthly zoom meetings to chat, catch up and pass word. If you would like to be a part of these meetings please send us your email address either through the "I Want to Know More" form below or simply email to info@summitforsoldiers.org. We do not have a set schedule, but try and do this monthly.
COVID-19 UPDATE: We hope everyone is doing what they can to stay healthy and sane through this Pandemic, and now that restrictions are starting to lift, we will be starting to put together outings as we can following State/Gov compliance (I know... but, we are a registered organization, so we kinda got to stick to the rules). Anyway, make sure to check back periodically to see what we have going on, or visit or Facebook Page @SummitforSoldiers ***Please remember that during these difficult times, let's not forget to check in on one another to ensure our brothers and sisters are staying connected and safe! Thank you, Mike Tennessee Chapter
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Contact email: Steve Website: www.summitforsoldierstn.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summitforsoldiers.tn UPCOMING monthly outingsCOLUMBUS OHIO AREA EVENTS
3 July 2021 - Welcome Home Event at the Columbus Zoo. Sponsored by the Veterans Administration, Summit for Soldiers along with many other Veterans Organizations will be set up. Free Admission and Lunch. 31 July 2021 - Defeat Hunger Fest. Music, Camping, Good times... (Admission: 2 Canned goods) Details below. Summit for Soldiers will have a designated area. 
Join our Effort and missionSTART YOUR QUEST and become a 750 SfS Team Member:
If you can't join us for one of our official high-point outings, then just Download a copy of our flag below and head out to your State High-point. There is one stipulation... you have to take a Service-Member/Veteran or one of their Family-Members along with you. Make it a Group! This mission and message is about solidarity and standing together when it comes to preventing Veteran Suicides (or all Suicides for that matter), and renewing our lives through the therapy of the outdoors!
Make sure to include your mailing address in the email so we can send you one of the Official 750 Team Patches Below! “7-summits, 50-states, 8000 reasons, 1-Mission!”
LATEST NEWS and OUTINGS!
2019 SfS Southern Tour:
BASECAMP (NEW)
Our Newest Program launched in the Columbus, OH area. It is called "BASECAMP" which is a place where spouses, families, and friends of veterans can come together for camaraderie and support, to just relax and hang out, or to learn more about the common struggles and difficulties they face. 2018 meet-ups coming soon. For more Details/Info: basecamp@summitforsoldiers.org |
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Why This Mission is so Important
- 1 of 8 Returning Service Members have symptoms of PTS Many more unreported!
- Active Duty Suicides exceed KIA.
- Over 8000 Veteran Suicides a Year!
- A Veteran commits Suicide Every 60-80 mins!
- STIGMA Kills, so lets "Kill" the STIGMA!
VETERANS CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) 24/7, confidential, tailored for veterans. http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
CONTACT US: info@summitforsoldiers.org
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MT EVEREST, 19 May 2016: 8000 meters for 8000 Veterans.
The SfS Bid to reach the top of the 7-Summits and each of the 50-State High-points.
8000veterans.org
Visit our "Silently Fallen" wall to Honor and Remember some of the Warriors that we have lost to the Silent Wounds of War
Click the Image to visit the Wall.
VETERANSWe exist for you. Our Veterans Mountaineering Club was started to serve our veterans and family members. Come join the camaraderie and adventure, it's also a place where folks can just get away and hang out or give each other a hand if we need it. We don't promise answers, but we do promise to walk beside you through it all.
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FUTURE LEADERSROTC, Recruits, OCS, you are the "Tip of the Spear" of our effort to change the mindset of our future veterans when it comes to the Stigma, early detection/treatment of PTS/mTBI. We have the simple DOD tools you need... if you choose to except the challenge.
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COMMUNITYWe can not do anything without the support of our local community. Please come get involved and let us help you, help us to reach out to the many veterans in need. Contact us to find out how to get involved in your neighborhood.
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