CONNECTUS THERAPY TO HOST NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION SPEAKER
Media Contact:
Katie Shannon
701-572-3335
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2023
CONNECTUS THERAPY TO HOST NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION SPEAKER
Williston, N.D. - The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) is pleased to announce its support for ConnectUs Therapy and the ConnectUs Foundation as they host nationally renowned speaker, Kevin Hines, during National Suicide Prevention Month.
Kevin Hines is one of only 34 people in history to survive a suicide attempt of jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Now a best-selling author, global public speaker, and an award-winning documentary filmmaker, Kevin has since found joy and meaning in sharing his story of survival and encouraging others to live their lives to the fullest with his message of hope and striving for mental wellness.
This free, public event is in conjunction with ConnectUs Therapy’s 5th Annual “Not Today” event, a suicide prevention awareness campaign for youth aimed at ensuring our kids will #BeHereTomorrow, on September 20, 2023.
What: Kevin Hines Public Event #NotToday
When: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 6:30pm
Where: Williston High School
Who: Open to the public at no charge
Why: To increase awareness of suicide prevention efforts as well as spread a message of hope and inspire joy in life
For media access, please contact Katie Shannon, ConnectUs Therapy Clinical Director, at katie.shannon@connectustherapy.org or Anna Nelson, WACC President at anna@willistonchamber.com with any questions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ConnectUs Therapy: ConnectUs is dedicated to bringing total recovery to individuals through high-quality, trauma-informed, mental health and substance use treatment programming. The total needs of each patient are addressed to achieve lasting recovery in elements of their physical, mental, and spiritual health.
ConnectUs Foundation: The Mission of ConnectUs Foundation is to meaningfully advocate for the mental health and substance use treatment needs of the community while expanding access to supports that help people heal and live life to their fullest potential.
Kevin Hines: Kevin was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19 and attempted to end his own life by jumping off of the Golden State Bridge two years later. Thankfully, his attempt was unsuccessful, and he became one of only 34 to survive the fall throughout history. Kevin has since found joy and meaning in sharing his story of survival and encouraging others to live their lives to the fullest with his message of hope and striving for mental wellness.
He released his bestselling memoir titled “Cracked Not Broken, Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt” in the summer of 2013. In 2018, Kevin executive produced and directed the award-winning documentary “Suicide the Ripple Effect,’ which was released worldwide. Most recently this month, Kevin has launched his newest book, “The Art of Being Broken: How Storytelling Saves Lives.”
Kevin’s work has touched the lives of millions around the globe, including thousands who have reached out to him to say that his story helped to save their lives. Join us at Williston High School as Kevin shares his heart wrenching story about mental anguish, survival, and ultimately thriving by tapping into the uncrushable power that is the human spirit.
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