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Mental Illness and Suicide - The Kevin Hines Story

Kevin Hines Survived a Jump Off The Golden Gate Bridge—Now, He’s Helping Others Avoid Suicide. John Bauer and Heidi Holtan recently talked with Kevin, in anticipation of his visit to Grand Rapids for the local chapter of NAMI the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Kevin mentioned his regular video series on YouTube where he chronicles his mental health and helps others struggling.

NAMI Grand Rapids Area will host a free presentation: “Cracked, Not Broken, The Kevin Hines Story” on Monday, September 27 at 7pm in the Ives Theater at the Reif Center. No registration required.

If you have a mental health crisis, call (218) 326-8565 or 2-1-1.
Text MN to 741741 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255

Heidi Holtan is KAXE's Director of Content and Public Affairs where she manages producers and is the local host of Morning Edition from NPR. Heidi is a regional correspondent for WDSE/WRPT's Duluth Public Television’s Almanac North.