LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES’ AT EASE CONGREGATIONAL OUTREACH
EVENT IN LINCOLN – PUBLIC IS INVITED
In 2014, the United States Military is dealing with a crisis of epidemic proportions: the
suicides of troops returning home from war. In 2012, these suicides numbered over one
per day–a rate that had been steadily increasing since 2006. Sounding the alarm led to
new widespread intervention and support programs and so far, the number of suicides
has dropped dramatically: down 22%. Encouraging, but there is still much work to be
done. Experts agree that the difficulty of transitioning back to family and community, as
well as the effects of repeated deployments and the uncertainty of civilian life are taking
a toll–and too many heroes are still not getting help in time.
(January 29, 2014) Omaha, NE – Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS) will
hold an At Ease® Congregational Outreach presentation on Saturday, February 8
at Sheridan Lutheran Church in Lincoln.
This outreach project engages communities to support military families throughout
Nebraska and features a presentation from veteran Ryan Kaufman of the At Ease®
program. Kaufman tells a powerful story of his own recovery from post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) and how he is now working to help other veterans and family members
through the At Ease® program.
Event Details:
Location Sheridan Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 6855 Old Cheney Road
Date Saturday, February 8, 2014 7:30 Men’s Breakfast
The public is invited. RSVP’s requested for food planning: (402) 423-4769.
About Lutheran Family Services’ At Ease® program and the At Ease®
Congregational Outreach Project:
Since 2009 Lutheran Family Services has offered the At Ease® program, a trauma
treatment and therapeutic support program for active military, veterans and their loved
ones living in Nebraska. Services are offered in Bellevue, Lincoln, Grand Island and
North Platte. In 2012 LFS received funding from Wheat Ridge Ministries to start the At
Ease® Congregational Outreach Project. The overall goal of the Project is to raise
awareness of the needs of Nebraska’s military families and engage faith-based
organizations in addressing this need. LFS recognizes involvement from faith-based
organizations as crucial in dealing with the growing needs of military families in
Nebraska. Through the At Ease® Congregational Outreach Project, LFS hopes to
empower faith-based organizations to work alongside formal programs like At Ease® to
expand the network of support available to Nebraska’s military families.
To learn more about At Ease®, please visit www.lfsatease.org.
About Wheat Ridge Ministries:
Wheat Ridge Ministries provides start-up funding and resources to inspired leaders in
congregations and nonprofit organizations beginning new and innovative human care
initiatives. They focus on improving personal wellness of body, mind and spirit. Currently,
more than 50 Lutheran-affiliated ministries around the world are receiving assistance
through Wheat Ridge. To learn more, please visit www.wheatridge.org.
