143rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command hosted Resource Wellness Fair for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

143rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command hosted Resource Wellness Fair for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

09.15.2026

Story by Capt. Janeen Phelps 

143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

ORLANDO, Fla. — In observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, the 143rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command hosted its second annual Re

The event brought together service members from Reserve components in the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps service branches, as well as Department of War civilians to strengthen unit resilience, enhance protective factors, and connect the force with vital mental health support networks

The Reth strategy focused on normalizing conversations around mental wellness, reducing barriers to seeking care, and ensuring readiness across all echelons

This year’s theme, “We Are Stronger Together. Connect To Protect,” featured keynote speaker Kevin Berthia, a nationally recognized suicide survivor, mental health advocate, and public speaker. Drawing from his personal experience surviving a 2005 crisis at the Golden Gate Bridge, Berthia addressed the critical impact of self-care, structure, and early support during times of crisis

Coordinated by the 143rd ESC Suicide Prevention Program Office, the fair integrated multidisciplinary reity-based veteran support organizations

Keshia Sawyer, the 143rd ESC suicide prevention program manager, emphasized the importance of peer accountability and command-wide awareness. Sawyer said she hopes soldiers understand that reds help, and it’s okay to reach out and ask for help,” Sawyer said

Help is available 24/7 for service members, veterans, and their families:

• Veterans and Military Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255.
• DoD Safe Helpline: Call tel:(877)%20995-5247 or visit http://safehelpline.org/.
• Military OneSource: Call tel:(800)%20342-9647 for non-medical counseling and family support.

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