Public Invited to Register for the 2026 VA Community Mental Health Summit: “Together Towards Tomorrow – Pathways to Hope”
Olympia, WA — The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) invites Veterans, families, service members, community partners, and members of the public to register for the upcoming VA Community Mental Health Summit, an annual gathering dedicated to collaboration, learning, and strengthening community pathways to hope.
This year’s theme, “Together Towards Tomorrow: Pathways to Hope,” highlights the power of shared language and shared responsibility in suicide prevention. The summit brings together representatives from the VA, Department of Defense, and community providers across Puget Sound to exchange information, explore best practices, and support the mental health and wellness of Veterans and transitioning service members.
Register Now: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=32735
Event Details
Date: 8:30am-4:00pm, September 14, 2026
Location: Highline College
Student Union, Building 8
2400 S. 240th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available.
Attendees will hear from subject-matter experts presenting on key issues impacting Veteran mental health, including suicide prevention, stigma reduction, firearm safety conversations, and emerging statewide initiatives.
Summit Presentations
• Clinician Survivors of Suicide Loss
• Language Matters: Changing How We Talk About Mental Health to Reduce Stigma
• From Hesitant to Confident: Talking About Firearms and Suicide Risk in Clinical Practice
• The Armory Project: Overview and Implementation in Washington State
This community-focused event reinforces the importance of collaboration in building safer, stronger pathways of support for Veterans and their families.
For More Information
Contact: Lesley.Babb@va.gov
This event can be found on Washington Department of Veterans Affair's web calendar at: 2026 VA Community Mental Health Summit | WDVA
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