Kevin Hines

Kevin inspires and raises awareness to the issue of suicide. He comes from the perspective of the lived experience and has reached people throughout the world, with his story. We speak of Kevin in our prevention workshops so his social reach is way, way beyond the professional world of prevention. Good luck from England you deserve this award.

Kevin’s ability to tell his story is so amazing. He is saving lives. Every day.

Kevin has dedicated his life to bringing awareness and message of love and acceptance to those who live with mental illness. He works tirelessly to support suicide prevention efforts all over the world. He is relentless in his mission. No one person has shared more of himself, worked longer days, or travelled more miles, or given more hugs on this mission than Kevin Hines. Through his willingness to repeatedly revisit the story of his own darkest days – Kevin has saved countless lives across the globe. Simply put, Kevin Hines has a heart of gold.

Kevin has dedicated his life to bringing awareness and message of love and acceptance to those who live with mental illness. He works tirelessly to support suicide prevention efforts all over the world. He is relentless in his mission. No one person has shared more of himself, worked longer days, or travelled more miles, or given more hugs on this mission than Kevin Hines. Through his willingness to repeatedly revisit the story of his own darkest days – Kevin has saved countless lives across the globe. Simply put, Kevin Hines has a heart of gold.

Kevin has helped countless number of people around the country and the world. By not only sharing his story BUT also his living mentally well program In our community of Santa Barbara Kevin has come to speak countless times, Tirelessly giving his time and energy to help others. He was also a key reason we were able to have suicide barriers put up on our Cold Springs Arch bridge I am BIG FAN and supporter

I had my most recent “meltdown” October of last year. I’ve been diagnosed with Bipoloar II, my mom has Bipolar I, and my younger brother who was probably also bipolar took his life when he ended his battle with depression 19 years ago age 22. I’ve been an open advocate for prevention and awareness right away but was neglecting the grief process and learned the hard way about self care. The day after I got out of the hospital From a two week stay, as I was feeling sorry for myself wondering how I ended up here again, I was on Facebook and noticed Kevin Hines finally responded to my friend request. He was scheduled to speak at the local University two weeks later. I thought if anyone would know how I felt he would. So I sent him a PM bearing my soul. I ordered his book to read before the presentation and finished it the day he arrived. He saw my message but didn’t respond, but I was fine with it because I knew he got swamped with messages all the time. I posted a flyer about the event and he posted “I hope you have a quick recovery Raela”. His story became my beacon of hope to get me back on my path of raising awareness but taking care of myself first. I sent him a message about the DREAM Project CD, an awareness tool I’ve produced two volumes to benefit different Suicide prevention orgs and told him I wanted to give a copy to him. We met backstage before his speech, he gave me the best hug and let me release my tears. Our brief encounter exchanging my CD for him signing my copy of his book and taking a selfie was the best dose of medicine, followed by his incredible speech. I just couldn’t believe he was real after reading what he survived. Since then we’ve stayed in touch and I connected him with a suicide awareness program in Australia while he was there working on his movie. I cannot wait to see the movie! Kevin is a kind a real person, I’ve taken heed from his regimen of self care and know that I have to implement as well in order to live mentally well. I’m glad our paths have crossed!

Kevin is one of the most sincere and thought provoking speakers I’ve ever heard. His story of loss, struggle, and recovery is heart warming and inspiring!

Kevin is an amazing man and an inspiration of life and hope for so many of us in this world. During my darkest times, when i was in deep despair and close to taking my own life, Kevin’s story was a light in the dark for me and helped give me the strength and the courage to hold on.. Having suffered and survived so much in his own life now he dedicates himself to helping and giving out hope to so many others who need it. He is a miracle and a treasure to us all.

I am a fan because of Kevins inspiring work in the field of mental health, his story is very inspiring and will help a lot of people

Kevin has a rare gift of being able to connect with people and help them share their stories. He is a brave and gifted communicator whose painful experience has inspired others to seek hope and recovery. I’m so grateful to call him a friend!

I work for CASAT at UNR and I first heard of Kevin when our organization was hosting a suicide prevention seminar in Vegas. I immediately ordered his book and instantly felt a connection. My sister committed suicide by jumping to her death off of a bridge in Montana when she was 26 and I was 17. I always knew I was different, in that I am emotional and feel things deeply, just like Kevin. I have had bouts of depression, including my own “luxury vacations” at hospitals. Kevin is frank and honest with what it’s like to have bipolar disorder. He has brought the reality to the public and elicited shame in living with bipolar. Bipolar does not define those who have it. We are like anybody else who has a disease and needs treatment and medication. Kevin has helped eliminate the stigma of bipolar disorder, but we have a long road ahead. Keven has inspired me to “keep on keepin’ on” and to not be ashamed of who I am. I was honored to meet Kevin in Las Vegas and I was truly in the presence of greatness. He was humble, and warm. He was kind and passionate about his work. Kevin also made me realize that it’s okay to have setbacks and try again and again. I can tell you that the world is a better place with him advocating for changes to prevent suicides and encouraging the victims of this awful disease not to give up. I just cannot say enough about him. Bottom line, he deserves this award, and so much more recognition and support!

He is trying to change attitudes about suicide…In the service of saving lives. What’s not to love!

Being a mental health advocate myself, I see what Kevin Hines does and it inspires me to continue on. After watching his “buzz feed” video, I felt a need to meet this man and learn more about him. Hearing his stories of hope and what he does for suicide prevention is purely inspirational and he deserves all the very best, life can give.

Kevin leads by example and he is on a mission to help others. He is inspirational and he has saved lives.

Kevin’s story of recovery and resiliency is motivational. He inspires me to continue to promote awareness on the signs and symptoms of mental illness and suicidal ideation to ensure that everyone knows that we have a choice.

Kevin Hines is one of the most powerful public speaker I\’ve ever seen. I was thoroughly impressed by his openness and honesty.

I’ve known Kevin Hines and his family for over 20-years and I respect him and the causes he supports. He has “walked the walk” and is giving back to help others. He is an excellent role model on how to maximize your contribution to improving society

Kevin came swinging about #suicideprevention – along the way he has been open about his experiences and honest about the struggles he still manages every day. He is a gift to our community.

Kevin Hines is the most caring, giving person I’ve ever met. His compassion for the human spirit is unmatched. Rarely does anyone go so far out of their way to help any one person, let alone, the thousands of people he’s helped. I wholeheartedly second the nomination for Kevin Hines for this award.

I was able to attend a seminar he held last year and feel he is a great inspiration to our adolescents. He is an example of our children that face the same conditions he at one time faced.

Kevin has come to this the hard way…thru real life experience. He is passionate and hard working. He changes people’s lives and how others see Suicide. I love him!

Kevin is an incredible mental health advocate whose personal story and work on The Ripple Effect have had and will continue to have a profound effect on challenging mental health stigma, while creating a message of hope.

Kevin Hines has worked endlessly over the last decade around suicide prevention. He is always on the road the giving talks, attending conferences, getting to know other survivors and spreading his story and message around suicide prevention. I have had the honor to know Kevin for four year, and hearing his story and seeing him talk, has truly changed my life. He is an inspiration to everyone that he meets and touches. Hearing Kevin talk along side Kevin Briggs, is likely one of my favorite conference memories of all time. You could have heard a pin drop in the room. Kevin has touched the lives of so many people and I am grateful to know him.

Kevin has a boundless energy and optimism that is infectious. It is the kind of optimism that comes with a true second chance. He is 100% committed to eliminating suicide in our society and eliminating the stigma associated with mental illness. If you haven\’t heard his powerful story, you really should.

He\’s a inspiration and saved my life

I am a fan because Kevin has a powerful story to tell. He shares his experiences in order to reach out to as many people as possible. Kevin came to Fort Rucker in July of 2015 and told us his story. I watched him stop and take the time to speak to EVERY person who approached him after each of his presentations (4 total). His ability to connect to people at risk for suicide is amazing. I consider him to be a Friend and I know that he will continue to support those in need for many years to come! He is extremely deserving of this award.

Promotion of positive recovery in mental health and for his work on suicide prevention