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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

For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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