Chester County Suicide Prevention Partnership and WCU Veterans Center to Host The Journey Home
Documentary Screens on September 10 at West Chester University
The Chester County Suicide Prevention Partnership, in collaboration with West Chester University's (WCU) Veterans Center, will host a screening of The Journey Home, a compelling documentary exploring the lived experiences of military veterans, the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and the essential role of community in healing. The event is free and open to the public.* Advance registration is encouraged. Register online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv6c7MJIe0O6zEXr6PJd2oRaoGQlKSE8sBa3PlIAF76H5sQw/viewform. For additional information, email info@ccspp.org.
The event will take place on Thursday, September 10, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester. Following the screening, attendees are invited to participate in a community conversation about the film and the challenges veterans face as they transition home from military service.
The Journey Home examines how the return to civilian life can be an overwhelming experience for veterans
living with PTSD, often leading to isolation, depression, and hopelessness. Through
the stories of veterans, their families, and compassionate community members, the
documentary highlights the importance of connection, understanding, and support in
the healing process. The film has been described as an “uplifting, honest portrayal
of veterans healing from trauma and serving others.”
Local filmmaker Gary Chilutti of Films-4-Good, the film's creator, says, "I'm most humbled and grateful that veterans both around the Delaware Valley and across the country feel this film accurately describes their experience across generational, ethnic, and gender lines. If the film helps save one life or helps give understanding and hope to a family member or loved one, it is a mission accomplished."
*Please note that the documentary includes discussions of suicide, trauma, and other sensitive topics that may be upsetting. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call or text 988 or chat online through the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Veterans may call 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.