Event Description:
Join us for a landmark event at the U.S. Capitol as we unite our voices to end the crisis of veteran overprescription. This powerful day of advocacy and awareness brings together veterans, families, lawmakers, and healthcare experts to demand meaningful change in veteran mental health care.
FREE REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/war-cry-for-change-to-end-veteran-overprescribing-tickets-1365007206299?aff=oddtdtcreator
Schedule:
4 June, 2025: 6-8:30 PM
Medicating Normal Film Screening, with post screening panel includes: Dr. Peter Gøtzsche, founder of Cochrane Collaboration; Robert Whitaker, journalist, Mad In America; Lynn Cunningham, filmmaker; Angie Peacock, MSW, combat veteran, subject of the film. Location: Theater - Kellogg Conference Auditorium Capitol Hill at Gallaudet - Capitol Hill, 800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695
June 5, 2025:
7:45 AM - Hike to Heal Led by Irreverent Warriors (Silkies Encouraged) Join our warrior community as we march from the VFW DC Headquarters to the US Capitol’s House Triangle for a press conference and “The Skull of Sacrifice” ceremony , a serving as a stark visual reminder of overprescription toll on our warrior community
8:30 AM - Press Conference at the House Triangle, hosted by Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1), where GSF, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, congressional leaders, veteran advocates, and surviving families will share personal testimonies and call for action.
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Capitol Hill Roundtable expert-led discussion on veteran mental health reform and alternative treatment options. *Closed session for special attendees.
Join us the night before for a private screening of Medicating Normal.