McMullen County Coalition meeting to focus on men’s health, veteran support – SouthTexasNews.com

McMullen County Coalition meeting to focus on men’s health, veteran support  SouthTexasNews.com

MCMULLEN COUNTY – Men’s health, mental wellness and support for veterans and military families will be the focus of the next McMullen County Coalition meeting on Thursday in Tilden. The McMullen County Coalition will host John Botts as its guest speaker for a program highlighting men’s health awareness and mental health support for veterans. (Contributed photo) The meeting begins at 11:30 a.m., with John Botts, LMSW, of the Department of Veterans Affairs, serving as the guest speaker. He will address Men’s Health Awareness and National Veteran and Military Families Month, highlighting men’s physical and mental health, early intervention, veteran mental health, military family needs and available support resources. “November provides a great opportunity to bring attention to men’s physical and mental wellness while also recognizing the sacrifices made by our veterans, service members and the families who support them,” said Thomas Galindo with Camino Real Community Services.

The meeting will be held at the Emergency Operations Building, 306 Live Oak St. in Tilden. It is open to the public, and admission is free. Men in the community also are invited to attend a special Men’s Group meeting at 10 a.m., before the coalition’s regular meeting. Botts will lead that session as well, offering an opportunity for men to connect and discuss health and wellness in a welcoming setting. “This will