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Amy Batchelder, Michigan's Suicide Prevention Program Manager Shares her Testimony
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Aug. 14, 2019 | 1:00
Michigan National Guard's Suicide Prevention Program Manager, Amy Batchelder, shares her testimony and driving force behind providing help to others in despair. September is suicide prevention month throughout the Department of Defense and this video is part of a series meant to bring awareness to Michigan National Guard service members. (Video by Capt. Joe Legros)
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