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Join us for a FREE Veterans Mental Health Awareness Hike & Ruck at Resaca de la Palma State Park. Connect with fellow veterans and the community through outdoor activities, wellness and veteran resources.
Event Schedule
9:00 AM — Presentation of Colors
9:00–9:40 AM — RGV Food Bank Ruck Sack Fill-Up
9:45 AM — Hike & Ruck
9:45 AM–1:00 PM — Booths & Activities
Activities Include: (Activity sessions will be offered at 9:45 AM, 11:15 AM & 12:15 PM)
🫁 Breathwork Classes
🧘 Meditation Classes
🎣 Accessible Fishing 101
🇺🇸 Veteran Benefits & Resources
🐾 Fur-Friend Companion Animal Support
🥾 Guided Hikes
🤝 Opportunities to connect with fellow veterans and community partners
Accessible rover chairs will be available for guided hikes on a first-come, first-served basis.
Community Booths: (Connect with local organizations and resources)
City of Brownsville Fire Marshals/Fire Prevention, Brownsville PD, TPWD Game Wardens, Amor Eterno Veteran Provider Services, Driscoll Health Plan, Texas Veterans Commission, Suwabes, Veterans Center of Brownsville, Veteran Females United, UTRGV Veterans Upward Bound, RGV Food Bank, and more.
Your mind matters. Your service matters. Your life matters.
Emergency Contacts: (all immediate emergencies dial 911)
Superintendent: Samantha Stillman 956-572-0050
RDLP Office: 956-350-2920
Brownsville Emergency Operations Center: 956-548-7153
EMS: 956-541-9491
Brownsville PD: 956-548-7000
Brownsville Fire Dept Alton Gloor Station 9: 956-350-8309
DPS: 956-983-1920
