SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Suicide Prevention team at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center will host leaders from the Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, as part of Suicide Prevention Month events.

Deputy Secretary and Medical Director Dr. Jerome Buller and Assistant Secretary of Outreach Larry Williams will speak at 9 a.m. in rooms 2West62/63 about preventing suicide and spreading awareness.

The morning will begin with a meet-and-greet at 8:30 a.m. before the state leaders’ remarks. Later, from 11 a.m. to noon, members of the Armory Project will present in the same location.

According to a news release, The Armory Project will provide education and resources to help veterans prevent firearm suicide by arranging safe, voluntary, out-of-home firearm

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