Veterans Services Highlights Mental Health Awareness During Live Event
Published on Thursday, May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
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Veterans Services Highlights Mental Health Awareness During Live Event
What:
Join Governor Dan McKee, Veterans Services Director Kasim Yarn, leading mental health advocates, and Veteran entrepreneurs from across Rhode Island and the nation for a powerful virtual event in recognition of Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 14, at 11:00 AM.
This important conversation, hosted by Director Yarn, will spotlight the urgent need to turn mental health awareness into meaningful action — breaking stigma, expanding support, and uplifting the voices of Veterans, advocates, and changemakers who are driving real impact in their communities.
Mental Health Action Day is a national movement dedicated to inspiring people to take action for mental well-being through connection, advocacy, and community support.
Who:
- Governor Dan McKee
- Kasim Yarn, Director of RI Veterans Services
- Kimberly Ferrante, Veterans Affairs Providence Healthcare System
- Jason Redman, Combat Veteran/Entrepreneur/TurboVets
- Alison Bologna, Shri Yoga
- Katie Anderson, Community Care Alliance/988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Patrick Lachey, Thrive Behavioral Health
- John Dunavan, SCOUT Network
Where:
Find the event live-streamed on the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services - Facebook page [yx7c8phbb.cc.rs6.net]
When:
Thursday, May 14th
11 AM - 12 PM