The rodeo has long ties to the local military community

July 2023, Prior Media Coverage, Public Relations

The 2023 Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo has come and gone, but since it was established in the 1930s, the iconic event has made a mark on both the local economy and, most notably, the military community. Colorado Springs resident Ron Fitch brings the connection between the...

News Channel 13 at 5

June 2023, Prior Media Coverage, Public Relations

…to specifically address veteran suicide in el paso county. it’s called ‘next chapter’… and as krdo newschannel 13’s bart bedsole reports in tonight’s “victory for vetrs”…at least one colorado springs...

Magnum Shooting Center partners with Next Chapter to target veteran suicide

June 2023, Prior Media Coverage, Public Relations

At the Magnum Shooting Center off North Gate, veterans not only make up a high percentage of their customers but also the majority of the staff. When one of them recently told owner Melissa Lockburner about the Next Chapter program, she knew it was a way to support...

KRDO-FM

June 2023, Prior Media Coverage, Public Relations

Many collaborative we do next chapter provides veterans and their families with free services to read a future full of security and fulfillment including sessions with licensed therapists who really understand the veteran’s experience we understand because many...

Colorado Springs experts offer mental health resources as many pause to remember the fallen

Prior Media Coverage, Public Relations

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – As many take a long weekend to celebrate the unofficial start to summer, it isn’t uncommon to hear the phrase “Happy Memorial Day.” It’s a day often marked by travel, barbecues and celebrations; however, for a military community...

What is Trauma?

Blog

This month, Next Chapter wants to learn more about trauma – what it is, how to know when you are traumatized, and what the physical and emotional effects are. We sat down with Ken Curtner, Lead Clinician for Military Affairs at UC Health to learn more. What is trauma...

The ‘power to save a life’: Suicide Prevention Summit of El Paso County aims to reduce suicide by 20%

Media, Public Relations

Instead of saying, “How are you” in casual passing, try saying, “It’s nice to see you.” Because 90% of people go through their day feeling unseen, said David Galvan, a Colorado Springs-based national mental health and suicide prevention trainer. Next time you come...

Five Less Obvious Suicide Warning Signs

Blog

This month, Next Chapter wants to learn more about the signs that someone may be at risk for suicide –while the conversation around suicide can sometimes be difficult, we want to understand some of the less common or hidden signs to look for. We sat down with Rodger...

El Paso County Suicide Prevention Summit reveals cases among veterans dropped in 2022

Media, Prior Media Coverage

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — During a Suicide Prevention Summit for El Paso County, officials announced veteran suicides were down by nearly 10% in 2022 from the previous year. According to the El Paso County Coroner’s Office, 2021 was a particularly...

Summit provides resources about suicide prevention in El Paso County

Prior Media Coverage, Public Relations

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the Suicide Prevention Collaborative of El Paso County hosted a Suicide Prevention Summit on Friday. It highlighted some of the work happening in community surrounding suicide...