VM Live! 08-12-21 - The Four-Lane Highway in My Brain (Best of)

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
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