Be the One focus groups at national convention

August 24, 2025

Are you one of the more than 20,000 American Legion Family members who have been trained to detect and prevent veteran suicide by taking and implementing the Columbia Protocol? If yes, Columbia University wants to hear your feedback about the training – if you have put the training in action, what you liked about it, and what could be improved.  Register for a focus group session during the 106 National Convention in Tampa, Fla.

What: Be the One Focus Groups (confidential, peer-based discussion) 

Who: Open to all American Legion Family members who have completed the Columbia Protocol training in support of Be the One 

When: Sunday, Aug. 24 and Tuesday, Aug. 26 (multiple session times available) 

Where: Rooms 301–302, Tampa Convention Center 

How to Register: https://forms.office.com/r/wmyfhSJkpG 

Days and times available:

Sunday, Aug. 24: 9-10 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 24: 12-1 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 24: 2-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 26: 9-10 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 26: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 26: 1-2 p.m.