Let's Rethink This

A Better Way: Moving from Addiction to Mental Wellness with Brian Weddington

August 30, 2021 Abby Berger Episode 16
Let's Rethink This
A Better Way: Moving from Addiction to Mental Wellness with Brian Weddington
Show Notes

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:  

Suicide Statistics 

Drug Abuse Statistics 

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   

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