Kevin Hines is an award-winning global speaker, best-selling author,documentary filmmaker, and suicide prevention and mental health advocatewho has reached millions with his story of an unlikely survival and his strong will tolive. Two years after he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, he attempted totake his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge.

Kevin's will to live and stay mentally well has inspired people worldwide. Hiscompelling story has touched diverse, global audiences within colleges anduniversities, high schools, corporations, clergy, military, clinicians, health andmedical communities, law enforcement organizations, and various corporations.Thousands have communicated to Hines that his story helped save their lives.

KEVIN HINESMotivational Speaker & Wellness AdvocateBest Selling AuthorDocumentary Filmmaker

It was the first millisecond, the first moment of free fall.I knew it was the worst mistake I ever made.-Kevin Hines

Since the Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937, thousands of people have tried tokill themselves by leaping. Only 34 have lived. Kevin Hines is one of them.

On September 24, 2000, the paranoid and hallucinating nineteen-year-old flunghimself off the bridge in a suicide attempt. He fell 220 feet straight down into theSan Francisco Bay, shattering his T12, L1, and L2 vertebrae. He lacerated most ofhis lower organs. A Coast Guard boat pulled Hines from the frigid waters, andbrought him to Marin General Hospital. Thanks to a serendipitous, experimentalsurgery the plunge into the water left almost no physical evidence on Hines’body. He has a few scars, but otherwise his body is whole again. He now travelsthe world to share his story in the hopes of preventing more suicides andeducating people about wellness. His first book, Cracked Not Broken, wasreleased in July 2013. Hines was featured in the documentary film, The Bridge. Hesat across the table from Larry King Live on CNN. Several media outlets havefeatured his story. He has spoken to high schools, colleges and universities,clinicians, corporations, military personnel and policymakers.

The first time Hines shared his story in public, it was to a group of seventh andeighth graders at the middle school he had attended. He received 120 letters,one from each of the students who had listened to him. Among those were sixfrom children who were suicidal. Because the letters were screened, thosestudents received help. That was the beginning of his mission. Hines has spoken tomillions of people since then, always with the same basic message: You are notalone. Recovery is possible.

It is okay to not be okay.

It is not okay to not ask for help.

-Kevin Hines

The Art of WellnessKevin shares his steps for ‘living mentally well’. In order to be self-aware and cognizant of his mental wellness, Kevin has developed a 10 step regimen to stay on track and monitor the signs of falling off track.

He discusses clinical studies that prove why these are important to maintain wellness for everyone, not just those with a diagnosed mental illness.

Audiences come away with a knowledge of how to build their own toolkit for maintaining their mental wellness, as well as the wellness of their loved ones.

In the Back of a Squad CarKevin shares his experience as a patient being escorted to a treatment facility for an involuntary psychiatric hold in the back of a San Francisco Police Department squad car.

He communicates what made this experience a good one for him.

Some key takeaways:• Understanding What Drives Suicidal Behavior • Improving Your Suicide Risk Prevention Skills • Treatment Strategies for High-Risk Clients

Customized Workshops Include:• Bullying• Foster Care & Adoption• Substance Abuse & Recovery

• Cultural Adversity• Resiliency & Recovery• Wellness in the Workplace

Kevin absolutely knocked it out of the ballpark!His inspiring keynote really set the tone for the 2-day conference.

Catherine Craig-MyersExecutive DirectorFlorida Juvenile Justice Association

Powerful! Phenomenal! Captivating Story! Emotional & Moving! Outstanding!I am thankful to have been able to hear him speak.Off the charts Fantastic! Very powerful – was in tears.

The best thing about our Summit was Kevin Hines.

Marianne Halbert, J.D.Criminal Justice DirectorNAMI Indiana

The entire world needs to hear Kevin's story...He is extremely articulate and profound ashe describes his journey, and he is instantly able to connect to individuals in crisis.Recommend? Absolutely, and without a single doubt. If you need a motivationalspeaker who can break down all barriers of resistance, someone who can stimulatethe mind as well as touch the heart, then Kevin Hines is your man. His message is vital toany suicide prevention or resilience program on the planet.

Commander Wayne BoydUnited States Marine Corps,Pacific Regional Medical Command Chaplain

I hope that you are aware of how much you have influenced my work. I tell your storyquite often and even when I don't...you are more often than not on my mind. You aresaving lives, my friend, but even more than you know because you are influencingothers out there who are saving lives too. In the military vernacular, you are a trueforce multiplier.

Thank you for being you my friend.

Captain Aaron Werbel, PhDMedical Service Corps, United States NavyDirector, Midshipmen Development Center at the United States Naval Academy

Because of your help, our conference was a total success!Your story touched my life, tears rolled down my face…Everyone needs to her yourstory and the message you share.

Det. John TurchettoLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department2012 CIT International Conference

One of the most authentic, effective and memorable speakers…I would not besurprised if Kevin’s presentation saved many lives that night.”

Bruce BerkowitzAssociated Students Program CoordinatorSonoma State University

Kevin is a dynamic presenter who breathes hope from his life experiences...

Major Sam Cochran, (ret.)Founder of the Crisis Intervention Teams, (CIT)

Kevin Hines was awesome, relevant and top-notch. He captured everyone’s attention!I cannot say thank you enough… what a lovely, inspiring, encouraging event thatbrought hope!

Rebecca TextorRegional Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Staunton, VA

You are one of the most effective speakers we have…the enthusiasm and compassionyou bring to our cause has been very effective with communicating with people.

Tom BentleyAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Northern California Chapter

You gave Aspen Hope tremendous visibil ity. You had such a powerful effect on ourcommunity that it sparked a 5 page article in the Aspen Daily News. The articleactually helped to save a life! We salute you and the wonderful work you are doing.

Michelle MuethingAspen Hope Center

Your involvement sincerely helped ensure the success of this important fundraiser for usand the people we serve…

Steve SullivanPresident & Executive DirectorProvident

SPEAKING EXPERIENCE:Cracked Not Broken…Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt 2009-CurrentSpeaker and PanelistDeveloped oral presentation on life story, experiences, challenges and successes

The Art of Wellness: A Consumer’s Guide to Great Mental Health 2009-CurrentSpeaker and Workshop FacilitatorDeveloped an oral/visual presentation on histen steps to living mentally healthy

Triumph Over Adversity, the Kevin Hines Story 2006-2009Speaker, National Mental Health Awareness CampaignDeveloped oral presentation on living mentally well and personal life story

A Suicide Survived 2001-2009Speaker, San Francisco Suicide Prevention Developed life story oral presentation

BOARDS:

The International Bipolar Foundation 2015-Current

Mental Health Association of San Francisco 2015-Current

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s Consumer Survivors Committee 2007-Current

The Bridge Rail Foundation 2007-Current

Hope helps heal. Today is not tomorrow.Life is the greatest gift we have ever been given. No matter the pain we are experiencing, life is a gift. -Kevin Hines

PUBLICATIONS & PAPERS:Bipolar for Dummies, Ed ition 3 2016

Huffington Post Blog & Articles (va rious) 2016

Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt 2013Personal Memoir/Book, Amazon Categories BestsellerRowman & Littlefield Publishers

Royal College of P sychiatrists: Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 2013Journal of Continuing Professional DevelopmentArticle: ‘About Suicide’

Santa Ba rbara Independent 2006Article: ‘Triumph Over Adversity’

New Voices at Bay 2007Article: ‘Glad to be Alive’

San Francisco Medical Magazine 2003Article: ‘A Suicide Survived’

Living Mentally Well, A Consumer’s Guide 2003Handbook: Addendum to Presentation

COURSE TAUGHT:Suicide P revention -- A Dialogue You Can Join: 2006-Current Understanding What Drives Suicidal Behavior, Improving Your Suicide Risk Prevention Skills, Practicing to the Standard of Care with High Risk ClientsAlliant University, Co-Presented with Dr. Lisa Firestone6-Hour Suicide Prevention Online Course

Topics covered :• Suicide Risk Factors and Assessment Strategy• Self-Destructive and Suicidal Behavior: A Discussion with a Survivor• Case Management and Treatment Strategies for High-Risk Clients

AWARDS:Mental Health America: The Clifford Beers Award 2016Young Minds Advocacy: Mental Health Champion 2016Lifetime Achievement, National Council for Behavioral Hea lth 2012San Francisco Police Department Commendation Award 2010US Veteran’s Affairs, Achievement Award 2009US Department of Defense, Achievement Award 2009SAMHSA Voice Awards, Consumer Leadersh ip 2009National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Aurora Commercial Award, PSA 2007The Glendon Association, Hero Award 2006

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Suicide Prevention is a social justice Issue.

The more we normalize brain health, the more we educate people.

The more we educate, the closer we get to eradicating discrimination.

-Kevin Hines