Mission Resilience: Navigating Trauma Promoting the 2025 Military & Veterans Mental Health Summit
Mental health is mission-critical – not only on the battlefield, but long after the uniform comes off. Our military and veteran communities face unique mental health challenges shaped by combat stress, frequent transitions, and invisible wounds of trauma. The 2025 Military & Veterans Mental Health Summit is an opportunity to gather, learn, and build resilience together.
This year’s summit, titled “Mission Resilience: Navigating Trauma,” will take place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Across branches and backgrounds, many service members and veterans are navigating the lasting impact of trauma – often silently. While bravery and endurance are hallmarks of military culture, they can sometimes discourage individuals from seeking support for mental health needs. This summit aims to change that narrative.
By bringing together military members, veterans, family members, mental health professionals, and community advocates, the event will shine a light on the tools, stories, and strategies that help individuals and communities heal.
This summit is designed to be accessible and empowering – whether you’re seeking help, offering help, or both. Whether you’re navigating trauma firsthand or supporting someone who is, this event offers practical insights and compassionate community.
Healing from trauma takes strength, support, and solidarity. The 2025 Military & Veterans Mental Health Summit is more than a conference – it is a call to action. Join us in breaking down stigma, sharing solutions, and building a stronger foundation of mental wellness for those who serve and sacrifice.
Additional details and registration can be found here: https://www.eventzilla.net/e/2025-military-amp-veterans-mental-health-summit-2138659619.
We hope to see you there!
Staff Blogger: Jennifer Smolowitz
Jennifer Smolowitz is the Deputy Director at the Mental Health Association in Delaware. Prior to taking on this role, she was the Director for Suicide Prevention at the Mental Health Association in Delaware and prior to this role, she was a Community Educator for MHA. She oversees the agency’s suicide prevention efforts, which includes chairing the Delaware Suicide Prevention Coalition. She is a member of the coalition’s Military Subcommittee, helping plan the annual Military and Veterans Mental Health Summit. Jennifer provides both the Lifelines and QPR suicide prevention trainings to youth and adults throughout the state and is a Master Level ASIST trainer. She is also a trainer for Mental Health First Aid. Jennifer received her Masters’ degree in Public Administration from Ohio University’s Voinovich School in May, 2014.