South Jersey Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalition

08/12/2026

We’re still smiling about last Friday! ☕🇺🇸

Our August Coffee with a Vet brought plenty of smiles, movement, laughter, and a little mental floss! 😂

A big thank you to everyone who helped make the morning so much fun:

🍩 Jim Main's Bakery Vineland for the yummy donuts and cookies
🐾 Cole the Deaf Dog- The Team Cole Project and Alice for popping in and spreading some four-legged love
🧘 TraceyLynn Morgados with Flow & Grow for getting us moving with a yoga demonstration
😂 Courtney from the VA Whole Health team for sharing information about Whole Health programming — and getting us laughing (and pulling out our “mental floss”) with a little laughter yoga!

More than anything, we love our First Fridays because of the people who keep showing up, connecting, laughing, and spending the morning together. That camaraderie and connection is exactly what Coffee with a Vet is all about.

If you haven’t joined us yet, we’d love to see you — and bring a Veteran friend with you!

🇺🇸 Mark your calendar: Our next Coffee with a Vet is Friday, September 4 at 9 AM.

We love spending our First Fridays with you. ❤️

08/06/2026

☕🇺🇸 Tomorrow’s the day! 🇺🇸☕️

Start your Friday morning with connection, camaraderie, and community at Coffee with a Vet.

Join us for coffee, donuts, conversation, and a morning focused on whole-person wellness. We’ll hear from community partners, spend some time learning together, enjoy a few laughs, and welcome our special guest, Cole the Deaf Dog! 🐾

Whether you’ve joined us before or have been thinking about coming for the first time, we’d love to see you.

Bring a fellow Veteran or adult family member and start your Friday with us.

📅 Tomorrow – Friday, August 7
🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Semper Marine Detachment 205
2041 W. Landis Ave., Vineland

Come for the coffee. Stay for the connection.

07/28/2026

☕🇺🇸 Have you marked your calendar for our next First Friday?

How are you taking care of yourself this summer?

Join us on Friday, August 7 for a morning of coffee, breakfast, camaraderie, and conversation. This month, we're putting a special focus on whole-person wellness - because caring for ourselves is an important part of living well.

Good coffee. Great people. A few fun surprises. And maybe our cutest guest yet. 🐾

Bring a fellow Veteran, service member, military family member, or friend and spend the morning connecting with your community.

We can't wait to see you!

07/22/2026

Veterans Benefits and Health Fair
Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
Vineland Convention Center

🇺🇸 **Join Us at the Cumberland Veterans Benefits & Health Fair!**

The Cumberland County Office on Aging & Disabled is proud to support the Cumberland County Department of Veterans Affairs at this year's Cumberland Veterans Benefits & Health Fair.

If you're a veteran or have a veteran in your family, this is a great opportunity to learn about available benefits, services, and community resources—all in one place.

📅 **Saturday, August 1, 2026**
🕙 **10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.**
📍 **Vineland Convention Center**
631 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland

Attendees can learn about:
🇺🇸 VA Claims
📝 VA and DMV Memberships
📚 Cumberland County Veterans' Cemetery & Burial Information
🤝 More than 20 tables featuring veteran resources

This event is **FREE and open to all veterans and their families.**

🚐 **Need a ride?** Transportation can be arranged through CATS by calling (856) 691-7799.

We hope you'll stop by, visit more than 20 vendor tables, and learn more about the programs and services available to veterans within Cumberland County while supporting our partners at the Cumberland County Department of Veterans Affairs.

07/13/2026

🧠 FREE Mental Health First Aid for Veterans Training

Want to learn how to recognize when a Veteran may be struggling and how to respond with confidence?

This FREE, evidence-based training teaches participants to identify signs of mental health and substance use challenges, use the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE), and connect Veterans to appropriate support and resources.

📅 Monday, July 20, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell VA Clinic
1055 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753

This training is open to anyone who wants to better support Veterans in their community.

🎟️ Registration is required, and space is limited. Scan the QR code on the flyer or register using the link in the comments.

Please like, share, and help spread the word!

07/01/2026

☕🇺🇸 Just a reminder - Coffee with a Vet is this Friday!

Before the holiday festivities begin, take a couple of hours to slow down, enjoy a good breakfast, and connect with fellow Veterans.

Whether you're a regular or have been thinking about stopping by for the first time, we'd love to see you. Veterans and their adult family members are always welcome.

We'll have coffee, breakfast, great conversation, and a couple of brief presentations from community partners.
Know a Veteran who could use some connection? Invite them to join you!

📅 Friday, July 3
🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Semper Marine Detachment 205
2041 W. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ

We look forward to seeing everyone Friday morning!

06/25/2026

🇺🇸 Start your holiday weekend with connection.

Our next Coffee with a Vet is coming up next week, Friday, July 3...and yes, we're still meeting!

Join us for coffee, a special breakfast from Larry's II Restaurant, camaraderie, and a chance to hear from community partners serving our Veteran community.

Before the celebrations begin, take a little time to connect.

We know holidays are better when they're shared. If you know a Veteran who could use a friendly table, good company, and meaningful conversation, invite them to join you. We'd love to welcome them.

📅 Friday, July 3
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Semper Marine Detachment 205
2041 W. Landis Avenue, Vineland

06/18/2026

Let's talk about something real.

Many Veterans carry burdens that aren't always visible to the people around them. The challenges of military service, transition, loss, health concerns, relationships, and everyday life can sometimes feel heavy. Too often, people struggle in silence.

You don't have to.

Connection matters. Community matters.

The South Jersey Veterans Su***de Prevention Coalition brings together Veterans, community partners, healthcare providers, service organizations, and supporters who share a commitment to preventing Veteran su***de and strengthening Veteran well-being.

Through community events, educational opportunities, resource sharing, and our monthly Veteran Connection Breakfasts, we help build relationships and increase awareness of support available throughout South Jersey.

Because su***de prevention isn't the responsibility of one person or one organization. It takes a community.

If you or someone you care about is struggling, help is available.
📞 Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, Press 1
📱 Text 838255

Share this post. You never know who may need a connection, a resource, or a reminder that they are not alone.

***dePrevention

06/03/2026

☕🇺🇸 This Friday is First Friday! ☕️🇺🇸

What better way to kick off your month than with a free breakfast, good company, and conversations that matter?

Join us for Coffee with a Vet this Friday from 9-11am in Vineland. Whether you’re a regular, haven’t been in a while, or are thinking about stopping by for the first time, we’d love to welcome you.

💙 Connect with fellow Veterans
☕ Enjoy coffee and breakfast
🤝 Learn about community resources
🇺🇸 Build camaraderie and new friendships

Sometimes the best part of the morning isn’t the coffee - it’s the people around the table.

📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
📍 Semper Marine Detachment 205
2041 W. Landis Avenue, Vineland

And here’s your challenge: Bring a Veteran friend with you. Someone who hasn’t been before, someone you haven’t seen in a while, or someone who could use a good conversation and a welcoming community.

We’ll save a seat for both of you!

05/15/2026

☕🇺🇸 Coffee with a Vet is continuing all year long — and we’d love to see this community keep growing.

If you’ve been thinking about coming out, this is your sign.

Join us for a free breakfast, good conversation, camaraderie, and community resource information in a relaxed, welcoming space for Veterans and their adult family members. No pressure — just connection. 💙

📅 Our next First Friday is June 5th
(Additional 2026 dates are listed on the flyer below 👇)

Know a Veteran who could use a space like this? Invite them to come out with you. Some of the best support starts with a simple conversation over coffee. ☕

All branches welcome. 🇺🇸