On Sept. 11, the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, NAMI Howard County and The VA WAY will present a concert to elevate mental health support and awareness for veterans.
“Blues for the Brave” is a one-night community concert bringing Maryland’s music community together to honor veterans and support their mental health. Attendees will be able to meet current Veteran Peer Support Group leaders and learn about how they might become future support leaders as the program expands from Howard County into Anne Arundel County.
“Every jam helps a mind. On 9/11, we come together to lift up our veterans, reduce stigma, and connect people to real support,” said John Way, founder & CEO of The VA WAY.
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Howard County offers residents free mental health support, online groups, resources, and education. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, and the Howard County affiliate has been helping residents since 1979.
The VA WAY is a veteran-led nonprofit focusing on improving the mental health of veterans, members of the music industry, and their communities. Its mission is to connect veterans and music industry members to mental health trainings, resources, and events. Core offerings include Mental Health First Aid training, 988 education, Narcan training, and Veterans Peer Support programming.
The concert will be held at the Reckless Shepherd in Columbia, Maryland. Artists performing include The Kelly Bell Band, Deanna Bogart, and The Nighthawks. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music will play until 11:30 p.m. Suggested attire is blue to stand in solidarity with veterans.
Tickets are $30 and available at this link.
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