Date: August 30, 2021
Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This
Episode title and number: A Better Way: Moving from Addiction to Mental Wellness with Brian Weddington
Brief summary of show: Today I’d like to introduce Brian Weddington. Brian is a newer member at Independence Center, coming into services in 2020. Since joining Independence Center, he has become a peer specialist, completed his HiSET, enrolled at UMSL, moved into his own apartment, and has started interviewing for different jobs. We are going to spend a little time hearing Brian’s story and learn more about what he is up to now.
Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:
1:25 - 9:09 Brian’s Story
11:24 –15:01 Maintaining Sobriety
15:15 - 32:16 Charlie & BHN’s Emergency Room Enhancement Program
32:56 - 37:12 Living Independently
37:54 - 42:22 Managing Mental Health & Keeping Sobriety During the Pandemic
List of resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading, social media handles:
Emergency Room Enhancement Program
Stepping Into the Light Ministries
Depaul Mental Health Urgent Care & In Patient Facilities
Independence Center Clubhouse Program
Independence Center Residential Program
Calls to action:
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