Lowering Barriers: How "Everyday First Responders" Are Solving the Public Mental Health Crisis with Justin Goodman – Episode 482

You don't need to be a therapist to save a life. You just need the courage to put a friendship on the line and start a difficult conversation. On this episode of Behavioral Health Today, host Peter Fenger sits down with mental health advocate, speaker, and Project 55 co-founder, Dr. Justin Goodman. Following a powerful personal journey through high-stakes performance, addiction, and recovery, Justin realized a critical truth: the people closest to a crisis are usually the first to notice, yet the last to be equipped to help. To change that narrative, his 501(c)(3) nonprofit provides entirely free training that has already empowered over 35,000 citizens to step up as mental health first responders. Tune in as Peter and Justin explore how we can break the stigma, bridge the treatment gap, and give ordinary people the practical tools they need to recognize a crisis and support those quietly struggling in our workplaces and communities.

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For more information about Project 55, please visit: https://project55.org

If you would like to learn more about Mental Health First Responder Training: https://project55.org/train/

For more information about Justin Goodman, please visit: https://justinpgoodman.com

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