SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The holidays are approaching us, and for some Soldiers this can be a lonely time.
The Army Suicide Prevention Program has launched a Hawaii-based campaign called "Adopt-a-Soldier".
Adopt-a-Soldier is a way for the local community to Take a Stand! against suicide and to reduce high-risk behaviors during the holiday months.
Many Soldiers' families are on the mainland. Plus, there are numerous Soldiers who are young and new to the military, and others still who may be going through stressful times in their lives.
Either way, most Soldiers enjoy a home-cooked meal, or being supported by a friend, veteran or the community during the holidays.
Brent Oto, Suicide Prevention Program manager, created a campaign for sponsors to "adopt" a Soldier during the holidays.
Many families and sponsors have already embraced the Adopt-a-Soldier campaign, and they look forward to sharing their holidays with their adopted warrior.
Find your way to be involved. Take a Stand!
Call (808) 655-9105 to be placed with a Soldier, to volunteer or to sponsor.
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Sponsors can also support this campaign in other ways, such as these:
•Thanking a Soldier.
•Being a designated driver for the Soldier(s).
•Preventing any Soldier from drinking and driving.
•Sponsoring a cup of coffee for a Soldier.
•Donating a meal for a Soldier.
(Note: Fincher is a volunteer at the ASAP Suicide Prevention Program.)
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