VM Live! 08-12-21 - The Four-Lane Highway in My Brain

The gang chats with Chris Martoche who shares how his mental health struggles lead him to abuse alcohol, almost attempt suicide, and spend time in an inpatient mental health facility. This is one powerful story. Notes: White people food Getting Admin Bob on Tinder next week Chris tells his story of alcoholism, a suicide attempt, going to an inpatient medical facility, and his constant battle with his mental health Great news about the PHP Program in Buffalo Links Grants Awarded to ECMC to Expand Innovative Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs: https://www.ecmc.edu/grants-awarded-ecmc-expand-innovative-outpatient-behavioral-health-programs/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) or text "VM" to 741741 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Loss Survivors: https://afsp.org/ive-lost-someone AFSP After an Attempt: https://afsp.org/after-an-attempt National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for family members and caregivers: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Family-Members-and-Caregivers NAMI: https://www.nami.org/home Join Us: https://discord.gg/YbQDWqUC VisibleMan: https://www.visibleman.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visibleman.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VisiblemanO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visibleman_org/