LI teen says program for military families helped save her life

Alyssa Harper of Ronkonkoma spoke on May 23 about how growing up in an Army family constantly relocating led her to being bullied as the new kid in school, leading to depression and suicide attempts. She said she received lifesaving counseling from Unified Behavioral Health Center in Bay Shore, a first-of-its-kind program run for military personnel and their families. Credit: Danielle Silverman