Breaking the Barrier: Mental Health and Substance Use Access in the Bleeding Disorders Community

When Kate Bazinsky received the call that a young man with Hemophilia had died by suicide after being denied by substance abuse and mental health treatment, she knew something had to change. In this powerful episode, Kate shares how that loss catalyzed the creation of the Bleeding Disorders Substance Use and Mental Health Access Coalition (BDSUMHAC). We explore the stigma, fear, and policy gaps that keep people with bleeding disorders from receiving the care they deserve—and the inspiring ways advocates are breaking down those barriers through data, tools, and hope.