Former NFL Players Tony Mandarich and Ryan Leaf, NBA Great Vin Baker Highlight SVG/HBF ‘Win Back Your Life’ Series March 31, April 1 at 4 p.m. ET

This week the “Mental Health and Recovery in a Pandemic” Speaker Series will close out with two great sessions. These special events on Zoom are designed to provide additional support and inspiration for those who are feeling stressed out, isolated, or emotionally strained. Hosted by a Hazelden Betty Ford professional and featuring guest speakers, each call will be a chance to learn, ask questions, and more.

March 31 and April 1 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET
This week, the “Win Back Your Life: Mental Health and Recovery” Speaker Series will close out with two great sessions. These special events on Zoom are designed to provide additional support and inspiration for those who are feeling stressed out, isolated, or emotionally strained. Hosted by a Hazelden Betty Ford professional and featuring guest speakers, each call will be a chance to learn, ask questions, and more.

Substance Use Disorders and Self Care

Wednesday, March 31 | 4:00 p.m. ET | ADD TO CALENDAR

Featuring:
Tony Mandarich, Former NFL Offensive Tackle
Manuel Garcia, Hazelden Betty Ford, Supervisor of Outpatient Program

Join us as Manuel Garcia and Tony Mandarich discuss Tony’s journey to sobriety before diving into a discussion around substance use dis-orders and self care. The session will be of interest for those personally in recovery or for family members and friends who want to gain insights into how to keep an eye out for dis-orders and to help a loved one embrace better self care practices.

Manuel graduated with a degree in Psychology from Anahuac University, México City, México. He received his graduate degree at the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies in 2013. Manuel is the Supervisor of Outpatient Program and is also a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee at Hazelden Betty Ford. He has great passion for giving back to the world through his work in Substance Use Disorder recovery. He has a special interest in helping students and professionals accomplish professional goals through Clinical Supervision with a humanistic approach, as well as a passion for bringing positive change.

Mandarich was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1989 and played seven years in the NFL for both the Packers and Colts.

To attend, CLICK HERE or use Zoom Meeting ID 873 2012 3510

How To Help Someone That Is Struggling

Thursday, April 1 | 4:00 p.m. ET | ADD TO CALENDAR

Featuring:
Vin Baker, Milwaukee Bucks, Assistant Coach and Former NBA Player
Ryan Leaf, Former NFL Quarterback
Bob Poznanovich, Hazelden Betty Ford, VP of Business Development

The SVG/HBF Series concludes with an important overview of how to ensure you, your family members, friends, and co-workers can get access to the help they may need during these challenging times. Poznanovich will be joined by Ryan Leaf and Vin Baker and the three will offer up tips, recommendations, and best practices for those struggling with figuring out an effective plan for mental health or recovery support.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Bob manages the organization’s strategic relations with health systems, employers, insurance and managed care organizations, professional referents and other national accounts. Bob joined Hazelden Betty Ford in 2010 after many wide-ranging and successful business ventures elsewhere. Prior to joining the organization, he co-founded and served as the CEO of AiR Healthcare — a behavioral health organization that provides solutions to individuals, families and employers dealing with behavioral health issues. Before that, he spent over 20 years as a senior business development executive in the technology industry. He also co-authored the Hazelden Publishing title, It Is Not Okay to be a Cannibal: How to Stop Addiction from Eating Your Family Alive.

To attend, CLICK HERE or use Zoom Meeting ID 873 2012 3510