06/04/2026
Last week and again last night, our community lost two local first responders to su***de. We have also lost others to medical issues. These losses are heartbreaking reminders that the wounds many carry are not always visible.
As we recognize PTSD Awareness Month, we ask our community to help stop the stigma surrounding mental health and trauma. PTSD does not discriminate. It affects military members, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, corrections, dispatchers, frontline medical professionals, and their families. Too often, those who spend their lives helping others struggle silently themselves.
It is important that we learn to recognize the signs of struggle, have the courage to check in on one another, and create spaces where asking for help is seen as a sign of strength, not weakness.
At Invisible Wounds Project, we are committed to supporting those carrying invisible wounds. In addition to peer support, groups, and resources for our members, we also offer community education opportunities, including ASIST su***de intervention training and our Grief & Su***de Survivors Group.
Awareness is important, but action saves lives. Together, we can help break the stigma, start conversations, and remind those who are hurting that they are not alone.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. There is hope, there is help, and there is a community ready to stand beside you. β€οΈ 855-HELP-IWP (435-7497)
