On Friday, May 5th at 5 p.m., NAMI Northern Illinois will be presenting Building Bridges, a free mental health community education event at the UW Health Sports Factory. Attendees will hear the deeply inspiring true stories of Kevin Berthia, a suicide survivor, and Kevin Briggs, the first responder who intervened and saved his life. The experience created a lifelong bond, and the two have since become Mental Health Advocates who share their true story of hope and healing. Their stories help people know that they are not alone and that there is help, hope, and a future waiting for them.

Building Bridges starts with a Mental Health Resource Fair where attendees can enjoy hor d’oeuvres and speak to local agencies to learn about where and how to get help. At 6:30 speakers Kevin Briggs and Kevin Berthia take to the stage to share their story of hope, help, and healing.

Building Bridges is a FREE event, but reservations are REQUIRED. Reserve a spot HERE.

NAMI Northern Illinois is an organization of families, friends, and individuals whose lives
have been affected by mental illness. Together they advocate for quality treatment,
equity, understanding, and care. For more information about NAMI Northern Illinois or
the Building Bridges event, please contact Danielle Angileri at 815-963-2470.