Reaching Out SMART MAP peer mentoring program provides on the ground help and resources for employees and members struggling with mental health and addiction. By / Jessica Kirby
When Bryan Johnson, business agent at Local 66 in Washington, received a call from a member late at night saying a loved one was in trouble, he knew just what to do. Within minutes, Johnson was able provide step-by-step direction on how the member could approach the situation safely, and he was able to pull up the exact resources the member’s loved one needed with two clicks of a mouse. “In all my years as representative, the absolute best days have been those when I was able to assist in something like that,” Johnson says. “There isn’t a person out there who wouldn’t feel good about having the training and resources to save or better a life in a time of crisis.” 8 » Partners in Progress » www.pinp.org
