Opening Session and Keynote: Cracked Not Broken with Kevin Hines

Keynote from The 18th Annual Family Cafe, June 10-12, 2016 in Orlando, FL.
Two years after he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Kevin Hines attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. He is one of only thirty-four (less than 1%) to survive the fall and he is the only Golden Gate Bridge jump survivor who is actively spreading the message of living mentally healthy internationally. Kevin Hines has gone one to become an award-winning global speaker, bestselling author, documentary filmmaker, and suicide prevention and mental health advocate who has reached millions with his story of an unlikely survival and his strong will to live (www.kevinhinesstory.com). He was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Council of Behavioral Health. Kevin has also been awarded by SAMSHA as a Voice Awards Fellow and Award Winner, an Achievement Winner by the US Veterans Affairs and is a recipient of several military Medals.
Kevin’s will to live and stay mentally well has inspired people worldwide. Thousands have communicated to Hines that his story helped save their lives. Kevin believes in the power of the human spirit and in the fact that you can find the ability to live mentally well. His mantra: “Life is a gift, that is why they call it the present. Cherish it always.”

[@jessicarink7793]

I'm so glad Kevin is alive. I hope you know I'm always here to talk. I met you once and I pray I see you in person again soon. You are loved always. Your friend, Jess

[@SuperMarioStar10]

I'm glad that Kevin Hines and Joe Williams are alive to tell their insightful stories today

[@jessicarink7793]

People need to please be quiet in the background