Atlanta hosts Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month Walk-N-Roll

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Photo by Tabius McCoy/The Atlanta VoiceFor a brief moment, the chatter was subdued as the sound waves dissolved into silence outside the VA clinic in Decatur. “It’s important for veterans to know they’re not alone,” said Chelle Lamb, suicide prevention program manager at the Atlanta VA. Lamb co-started the event with her coworker Kajuana Pitts in 2022. Photo by Tabius McCoy/The Atlanta VoiceFor veterans like Lyons, the event hit close to home. Photo by Tabius McCoy/The Atlanta VoiceMany veterans aren’t aware of the mental health resources the VA offers, explained Kai Mintzer, Executive Director of VA Atlanta Healthcare. Photo by Tabius McCoy/The Atlanta VoiceThe event also serves non-veterans, Mintzer added, helping friends or family members understand how to support someone facing mental health challenges.