Wisconsin Warrior Summit

New Class Scheduled: Get Certified as a Mental Health First Aider for Military, Veterans and Families on August 8

We know how to respond when someone has a physical emergency — but many of us feel helpless when it comes to panic attacks, depression, PTSD or suicidal thoughts. On Saturday, August 8, 2026, join us for an Adult Mental Health First Aid for Military, Veterans and Families (MHFA) class and learn a step-by-step action plan to support someone in crisis and connect them to help.

Join Patricia Clason and Jennifer Pankowski as they guide you through ALGEE - the key tools for Mental Health First Aid - that you can use with anyone, anywhere. They will bring to this class their experiences as a veteran and peer specialist working with veterans for over 20 years!

📅 Date: Saturday August 8, 2026
📍 Location: MKE Urban Stables Community Room, 143 E Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
⏰ Time: 8:15 – 5:15
💻 Format: in-person
💲 Cost: Free to military and veterans who are WI residents, $50 for others

✅ Includes MHFA workbook/materials and certificate of completion upon participation requirements.
👉 Reserve your spot: https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/mhfa-registration

You know how to call 911 in a physical emergency — but would you know what to do if someone you care about is struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or thoughts of su***de?

We’re hosting FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid for Military, Veterans and Families classes, evidence-based, 8-hour trainings that gives everyday people the tools to:
• Spot warning signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
• Start a safe, compassionate conversation.
• Offer initial support and connect someone to professional and community resources.

This class is ideal for:
• Veterans and military family members
• Caregivers, community leaders, HR and helping professionals
• Anyone who wants to be better prepared to help a friend, coworker, or loved one

📅 Dates in Madison and Virtual – online at https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/mhfa-registration
📍 Location: Virtual or at WDVA offices in Madison
⏰ Time: 8:15 – 5:15 in-person / time varies with virtual classes
💻 Format: Virtual or in-person
💲 Cost: Free to military and veterans who are WI residents, $50 for others
✅ Includes MHFA workbook/materials and certificate of completion upon participation requirements.
Spots are limited to keep the training interactive. Tag a friend and register today:
https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org/mental-health-first-aid

Being a First Aider for someone’s mental health can change and even save a life!

Your military service shaped who you are.

It taught leadership, resilience, courage, and commitment.

It may also have brought challenges that continue long after service ends.

But your story doesn't have to stop there.

At Healing Warrior Hearts, we believe every veteran deserves the opportunity to grow, not because something "needs to be fixed," but because investing in your well-being, relationships, and sense of purpose is one of the most important missions you'll ever undertake.

Whether you're navigating life's transitions, seeking stronger connections, looking for renewed direction, or simply ready to invest in yourself, you belong here.

You don't need to be in crisis.

You don't need a diagnosis.

You need the willingness to take the next step to a positive, satisfying future.

Because growth after service is possible.

And sometimes, your greatest mission begins when the uniform comes off.

💜 Free retreats and programs for veterans and their families.

🔗 Learn more:
https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org

Every mission has a purpose.

Military service shapes the way we lead, solve problems, support others, and face challenges. But it doesn't have to define everything that comes next.

Life after service is an opportunity to reconnect with what matters most to you: your purpose, your well-being, your relationships, and your community.

At Healing Warrior Hearts, our retreats create a space that allows you to reflect, reconnect, and move forward with greater clarity and renewed purpose.

You don't need to have all the answers.

You don't need to be in crisis.

You simply need to be ready for your next chapter.

💜 Free retreats and programs for veterans and their families.

🔗 Learn more:
https://www.healingwarriorhearts.org