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This Armed Forces Day (26th June) we're raising money for All Call Signs.
For every 50p raised, i'll do one push up on the day. We will be raising this money both online and also in-store during our opening hours (1100 - 2300).
All Call Signs is an organisation that is actively having a positive impact on self-harm within the military community. One of the services they provide is termed RAP:
REACTION
When a vulnerable member of the military community goes missing, we need boots on the ground fast. Beacon, our geo-location powered emergency response application sends an immediate alert to any All Call Signs members and relevant agencies in the vicinity, along with details on where best to help and who the point of contacts are.
AWARENESS
Through our blog, media outreach and social media presence, we’re committed to highlighting the health needs of those in and around the forces. Understanding how stress, anxiety and depression change you , is the first step in recognising it. With early recognition and diagnosis, these issues are much easier to manage.
PREVENTION
The very worst case scenarios for sufferers of depression, anxiety and stress are borne from a feeling of isolation. Through our Listener’s program, we’re able to catch people at their most isolated and vulnerable and signpost them to professionals who can help them. It is our belief that successful awareness and prevention will result in fewer needs for Beacon.
I have seen the positive impact this has had on people, and as a veteran owned business we want to get involved.
