South Jersey Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalition

04/06/2026

Thank you for another meaningful First Friday – Coffee with a Vet!

We’re grateful to everyone who came out to connect, share conversation, and build community. These mornings truly matter. 💙

A special thank you to our breakfast sponsors:
✨ Oaks Integrated Care
✨ Behavioral Crossroads, LLC

Your support helps make these gatherings possible and creates a welcoming space for Veterans and their families.

Thank you as well to our friends at the Wilmington VA Medical Center for joining us and sharing more about available programs and resources. It’s always valuable to hear what’s out there and how Veterans can stay connected to support.

And of course - thank you to all the Veterans who showed up. Your presence is what makes this so impactful.

📅 We’ll see you again on May 1st!
Same place, same time — coffee will be waiting. ☕

04/02/2026

☕🇺🇸 Coffee with a Vet is TOMORROW! 🇺🇸☕️

Join us for a relaxed morning of connection, conversation, and community with fellow Veterans and adult family members. 💙

📅 Tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Semper Marine Detachment 205, Vineland

We’ll have coffee, donuts, and camaraderie ready - plus a brief share on a couple VA programs/resources and a few words from one of our community partners.

No pressure. Come as you are. Know a Veteran who could use this? Bring them along - we’d love to meet. See you there.

03/25/2026

April is almost here… and that means it’s almost time for First Friday – Coffee with a Vet ☕🇺🇸

Join us for a relaxed, welcoming space for Veterans and their adult family members to connect, share stories, and build community. 💙

📅 Friday, April 3, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Semper Marine Detachment 205, Vineland

✨ Coffee, donuts, and camaraderie included
✨ All branches welcome
✨ No pressure - just come as you are

Sometimes the best thing we can do is show up, sit down, and connect. We can’t wait to see you there.

03/06/2026

🇺🇸☕ What a great start to our First Friday Veteran Breakfast! ☕🇺🇸

About 50 Veterans and military family members came together this morning for coffee, breakfast, and connection at our very first Coffee With a Vet gathering.

A big thank you to our host, Semper Marine Detachment 205, for welcoming us and helping make this possible.

We’re also grateful to our generous breakfast sponsors:
☕ Wawa of Vineland
🥯 Bagel University
🥐 Amigos bakery Vineland

And most importantly, thank you to the Veterans and military families who came out and helped create such a welcoming and meaningful morning.

This is just the beginning. We are excited for many more First Friday breakfasts to come.

👉 Bring a Veteran friend next time
👉 Share this so others know they are welcome

Take a look at some highlights from this morning below!

03/03/2026

☕🇺🇸 This Friday: Coffee With a Vet 🇺🇸☕

Our very first First Friday gathering is happening this Friday, March 6, and we would love to see you there.

Start your morning with coffee, breakfast, and relaxed conversation with fellow Veterans.

📅 Friday, March 6
⏰ 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
📍 Semper Marine Detachment 205
2041 West Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ

✔️ Free coffee and breakfast
✔️ All branches welcome
✔️ Adult family members welcome

No speeches. No pressure. Just connection and community.

Stop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend and come as you are.

02/27/2026

💙 Money stress is mental health stress.

Financial worries are one of the most common stressors Veterans and their families face — and when left unaddressed, they can quietly pile up and affect sleep, relationships, and overall well-being.

That’s why VA created FinVET — a free, trusted resource that helps Veterans, Service members, and families protect their money, avoid scams, and build financial confidence.

🛡️ Learning how to manage finances, spot fraud, and plan ahead isn’t just about dollars — it’s about reducing stress, increasing stability, and supporting mental health. These are all protective factors when it comes to su***de prevention.

🔗 Explore FinVET here: https://www.mirecc.va.gov/finvet

02/02/2026

☕🍩🇺🇸 Coffee With a Vet 🇺🇸🍩☕

Looking for a relaxed, no pressure way to connect with other Veterans? Join us for Coffee With a Vet, a laid back morning of coffee, donuts, conversation, and camaraderie.

📅 Our first First Friday starts March 6, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
📍 Semper Marine Detachment 205
2041 West Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ

✔️ Free coffee and donuts provided
✔️ All branches welcome
✔️ Adult family members welcome

From time to time, we will have guest speakers and community voices to join the conversation. These will always be informal and optional and will never take away from the relaxed feel of the morning.

No speeches. No pressure. Just good people and good coffee ☕

Bring a friend, stop in for a few minutes or stay awhile. You are welcome just as you are.

📩 Questions? Email: southjerseyveteransspc@gmail.com

01/31/2026

Su***de prevention starts with being prepared. VA S.A.V.E. Training teaches you how to recognize when a Veteran needs support and how to help them.

More information:
learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-save.

11/21/2025

💜 International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day – Tomorrow in Atlantic City 💙

If you or someone you love has been impacted by su***de loss, you’re not alone. Tomorrow we’re gathering for a morning of connection, understanding, and hope at Stockton University’s
Atlantic City Campus.

📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Stockton University – AC Campus (John F. Scarpa Academic Center, Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room)

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/issold2025

This event is a safe, supportive space for adults (18+) who have lost someone to su***de. Every year, communities across the world come together on this day to support one another and view AFSP’s Survivor Day documentary focused on resilience, healing, and connection.

Please share with anyone who may benefit, and don’t hesitate to join us yourself. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone.

11/17/2025

💛 International Survivors of Su***de Day 💛

A day to remember, support, and connect!

📅 Date: Saturday, November 22nd | 🕒 Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
📍Location: Stockton University, Atlantic City Campus, Fannie Lou Hamer Event Room

The event is only open to survivors of su***de loss who are 18 years of age and older.
Please register to attend.

Scan QR Code on the post or follow the link below:

bit.ly/issold2025

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11/04/2025

10/22/2025

💚 Thank You for Making the 2nd Annual Wheels & Squeals a Huge Success! 🎃🚗

What an incredible day of costumes, cars, and community we had this past Saturday! A huge thank-you to everyone who came out to make this year’s event so special — our amazing vendors, everyone who went all-out decorating trunks, and the families who joined in the fun.

To our Military and Veterans, we are deeply grateful for you — your strength, service, and presence mean more than words can say.

A special shoutout to our always-gracious hosts at Glasstown Brewing Company, who not only opened their doors but continue to do so much for our community and for our mission of connection and mental health awareness. We’re so thankful for your ongoing partnership and support.

If you snapped any great photos, we’d love to see them — share them in the comments below! 📸

Events like this remind us that when we come together — to laugh, connect, and care — we send a powerful message that mental health matters and no one is ever alone.

💚 Thank you for being part of the Wheels & Squeals family