Warrior GMR Foundation Mental Health Summit 2026
Event Description
Join Warrior GMR Foundation for the 2026 Warrior GMR Mental Health Summit: Courage. Connection. Care. — The Path Forward to Veteran Mental Readiness. This national summit will bring together veteran leaders, military leaders, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, innovators, and community builders to explore how we support veterans before crisis by strengthening trusted communities, improving pathways to care, and advancing prevention-first approaches to mental readiness.
Why Attend
This summit is for anyone committed to changing the way we support veterans and military-connected communities. Attendees will hear from national leaders and lived-experience speakers, take part in a focused conversation on moving from isolation to belonging, and connect with others working across veteran mental health, peer support, innovation, policy, and community care. The day will also include Warrior GMR awards, a leadership networking reception, and the launch of a post-event white paper that will help shape future conversations with partners, sponsors, and congressional stakeholders.
Highlights include:
A national conversation on Courage, Connection, and Care
Confirmed speakers including Gen. (Ret.) Mike Garrett, Dr. Tyshawn Jenkins, and MG (Ret.) Gregg Martin
A featured panel: From Isolation to Belonging: Building the Communities Veterans Trust
Discussion on peer support, trusted communities, responsible innovation, and care before crisis
Warrior GMR awards recognizing courage, belonging, and mental readiness innovation
Leadership networking reception from 4:30–6:00 PM