testimonials

"Kevin Hines was awesome, relevant and top-notch. He captured everyone’s attention! I cannot say thank you enough… what a lovely, inspiring, encouraging event that brought hope!"

Rebecca Textor
Regional Suicide Prevention Coordinator / Staunton, VA

"The time you gave sharing your experience and highlighting the importance of caring for your fellow Airmen was courageous, impactful and life changing. Team XL is inspired by your journey and will continue to work hard at building and cultivating relationships that promote wellness (mental, social, physical and spiritual fitness) and support in times of life's victories and defeats"

Thomas B Shank
Colonel / USAF 47th Flying Training Wing

"With an advanced degree in adversity, Kevin Hines next survived a penultimate test to become uniquely qualified like no other, as an eloquent and effective witness for Wellness and Hope that an audience can ever hope to hear. He is more than a survivor, he is now a champion for anyone who needs to notch a win in the game of life"

Serni Solidarios
Director of Student Programs / University of Puget Sound 

"Enthralling! Your program gave us new insight which we can bring back to our jobs and use when dealing with students. Highlight of our conference."

Dr F.M Bruno
Director of Pupil Services / William Penn School District

I just wanted to send you and Kevin a HUGE THANK YOU for all that you did to make our event successful last Thursday. Kevin’s story is so touching and the reason why ONE Health Ohio has made behavioral health an integral part of our healthcare delivery model. Everyone was touched by his remarkable story and I am so honored he was a part of our special celebration! THANK YOU for all that you both do to spread Kevin’s message around the globe and the efforts you make to change lives through his story.

Megan Kovacich
Director / ONE Health Ohio

"Kevin is an excellent public speaker who is able to immediately connect with audiences of youth and adults.  Kevin is honest, courageous and not shy to challenge members of the audience to become allies of people living with mental illness.  He has an uncanny ability to speak both to people who profoundly understand mental illness (because they are living with it or love someone who does) and to people who know very little about mental illness. 

I believe, with my whole heart, that Kevin’s message saves lives."

Wende Nichols-Julien - J.D
Executive Director / The California Conference for Equality & Justice

"The entire world needs to hear Kevin's story. As a behavioral health program manager, I was looking for speakers to address suicide that would make an impact for our military. Every Soldier in the Army, and many in the other branches, have heard Kevin's story and it has changed lives. He is extremely articulate and profound as he describes his journey, and he is instantly able to connect to individuals in crisis. Recommend? Absolutely, and without a single doubt. If you need a motivational speaker who can break down all barriers of resistance, someone who can stimulate the mind as well as touch the heart, then Kevin Hines is your man. His message is vital to any suicide prevention or resilience program on the planet."

Commander Wayne Boyd
United States Marine Corps