March 27:  Atlanta Event Equips Volunteers to Address Combat Trauma and Care for the Military

“Post-traumatic stress disorder is a real problem among military, and our combat veterans need our help.” - Major General (U.S. Army Ret.) Bob Dees, Military Ministry

ATLANTA, March 23, 2010— Bullets, mortar fire and roadside bombs aren't the only risks to our country's military.  Many are losing their lives even after returning home. 

According to the Department of Defense, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is affecting more than 20 percent of combat veterans-and the spike in PTSD rates has been associated with sky-rocketing suicide rates in the military.  In 2009, Army suicides exceeded military fatalities in Iraq and Afghanistan combined.

Military Ministry is partnering with McDonough Christian Church to host Bridges to Healing, a free, one-day event designed to equip and mobilize people to care for members of our military who are suffering from combat trauma.

"It's critical that we equip individuals to care for combat veterans-who've sacrificed so much to protect our freedom," said Major General (U.S. Army Ret.) Bob Dees, executive director of Military Ministry.  "Post-traumatic stress disorder is a real problem among military, and we want to help."

The event comes at a critical time, as 3,200 soldiers with the Georgia National Guard are scheduled to return home from Afghanistan during March.

Platform and workshop speakers will include retired two-star Army General, MG Bob Dees, along with combat veterans Stephen and Karen Dorner, Robert and Amy Nuttall, and Brad Pressley. 

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WHEN:  Saturday, March 27, 2010

             9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST

WHERE:  McDonough Christian Church

              2000 Jonesboro Road, McDonough, GA  

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Registration is free, and free childcare and lunch will be provided.  For more information, visit www.bthsatlanta2010.eventbrite.com or contact Military Ministry at (800) 444-6006.

Military Ministry, a division of Campus Crusade for Christ International, works with military chaplains and commanders and churches across America in caring for the spiritual well-being of troops and their families before, during and after deployment.  Military Ministry seeks to build "Bridges to Healing" between caring individuals and hundreds of thousands of combat trauma sufferers around the country and in 24 countries internationally.

MEDIA NOTE: Bridges to Healing is open to the media.  On-site media contact: Ron Wheat, (602) 370-3706 (cell).

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