Free, one-day national convening on September 17, 2026 will bring together healthcare, public safety, and government leaders — presented with title sponsor Kaiser Permanente

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Veteran and First Responder Wellness (NAVFRW) today announced its 2026 San Diego Wellness Summit, a free, one-day national convening for those dedicated to the well-being of veterans, first responders, and their families. The summit will take place September 17, 2026, at Liberty Station in San Diego, with Kaiser Permanente serving as title sponsor.

The summit will bring together healthcare leaders, public safety agencies, government officials, and community organizations for a day of cross-sector education, applied innovation, and practical collaboration focused on suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, and the systems that support the wellness of those who serve. Organizers expect 250 to 300 attendees.

The San Diego gathering builds on NAVFRW's inaugural summit, held June 3, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia, in partnership with the Arlington County Police Department. That event drew 179 leaders from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Homeland Security, local and State agencies and healthcare organizations for a day centered on suicide prevention, resilience and cross-agency partnership.

"Veterans and first responders carry the weight of service in ways that too often go unseen, their wellness impacts all of us. We want to send a clear message to those who serve - your community supports you" said Aimee Johnson, LCSW, Co-Founder and Board Secretary of NAVFRW. This summit exists to amplify the support first responders; Veterans and their families & supporters have." San Diego gives us the chance to reach an entirely new region of leaders and communities and lift up the resources and wellness work they do every day."

Registration for the summit is free and open now at navfrw.org .

Media Invited to Attend and Cover the Summit

NAVFRW welcomes members of the press to attend the 2026 San Diego Wellness Summit and invites media coverage ahead of, during, and following the event. Press interested in covering the summit, requesting interviews with NAVFRW leadership or speakers, or securing press credentials should contact info@navfrw.org and event planner The Mob Squad amira@mobsquadsd.org . NAVFRW can also provide high-resolution photography, speaker bios, and additional background on request to support advance coverage aimed at driving public awareness and registration.

About NAVFRW

The National Association for Veteran and First Responder Wellness (NAVFRW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that equips and connects the leaders responsible for veteran and first responder wellness through cross-sector education, applied innovation, and national convenings. NAVFRW hosts national and regional summits, delivers CEU-accredited training, and builds partnerships connecting the people and systems that matter most to veteran and first responder wellness. Learn more at navfrw.org.

Media Contact

Aimee Johnson, NAVFRW, 1 971-410-0799, Aimee@navfrw.org, https://www.navfrw.org/
info@navfrw.org and amira@mobsquadsd.org

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