National Speaker and Suicide Survivor Kevin Hines Speaks at Bryan October 6

On Tuesday, October 6, Bryan Health will host a free community education program featuring Kevin Hines, a global speaker, author and mental health advocate who reaches audiences with his story of unlikely survival and strong will to live.

Kevin's presentation, "Cracked not Broken" focuses on his journey with bipolar disorder. Two years after being diagnosed with the disease at age 19, Kevin attempted to take his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. Miraculously, he withstood the fall becoming part of only one percent of people to survive the drop of over 200 feet.

During his presentation, Kevin will share how he traveled to the Bridge, his feelings of hopelessness yet desire for someone to help, his interactions with others that day and the impact individuals can have to change a life.

Event details

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 6:30-8 p.m.

Location: Bryan Medical Center, Bryan East Campus, Plaza Conference Center, 1500 S. 48th St., Lincoln, NE

Cost: Free

To Register: Register online or call 402-481-8886

Before the program, attend our free health fair that starts at 6 p.m. and continues after the presentation.

This presentation is part of Mental Illness Awareness Week, which is held annually during the first full week of October. Mental Illness Awareness Week was established in 1990 by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to educate and increase awareness about mental illness.

Bryan Health is proud to be the region's foremost health care provider in educating and treating mental illness in people of all ages.

Free, online screening

Bryan Mental Health Services offers free confidential online screenings for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use. Take a confidential screening now.