The VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System is hosting a Warrior Fest on Friday featuring nonprofits that serve veterans.

The “social connection stand down” will highlight Department of Veterans Affairs mental health peer support, suicide prevention, whole health, recreational therapy, vocational rehabilitation and homeless services, among others.

Over 15 community organizations are also planning to attend, such as Comeback Yoga, Team RWB, Red Rocks Cohen Clinic, Mount Carmel Veterans Center, Remount Foundation Equine, Project Healing Waters, Monster Garage, and more.

The event is part of the VA’s upstream approach to prevent  suicide, a news release said.

“We want to reduce risk by fostering resilience through social connections, meaning and purpose,” said Dr. Brittany Musicaro, clinical psychologist and local recovery coordinator. “However, making new social connections or finding nonprofit organizations that may be of interest as an adult isn’t easy. That’s why we’re bring all those resources together in one place, with one purpose — to find your people.”

The free event will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, at John Venezia Park, 3555 Briargate Pkwy. in Colorado Springs.