PBHS Hosts Tony Hoffman Talk On Mental Health, Substance Use & Resilience

14121 Old Columbia Pike,Burtonsville MD 20866

24 May, 2022

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Former pro BMX racer, 2016 Rio Olympic Games coach & person in long term recovery. Students say hearing Tony is "life changing". Tony Hoffman shares his story of being an all-star athlete with unrecognized mental health needs, how they became a substance use disorder and, eventually, put him in prison. What's remarkable is how Tony found the resiliency and discipline within himself to rebuild his life and go on to the Olympics! "I share my story of going from prison to the Olympics, my childhood struggles with suicidal ideation, anxiety and depression, the importance of balance in mental wellness and how trauma is a precursor to substance use. I explain how addiction works and the reformation of my life, including setting goals, developing healthy coping skills and how healthy friendships helped me reform my life." Tony Hoffman "When Tony talks, everyone listens, intently, because there are lessons in his journey for every student and every adult. I wish everyone could hear his message." Laura Mitchell, MCCPTA VP of Advocacy and Chair of the Montgomery County Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Advisory Council "My daughter's reaction to Tony Hoffman's talk was, 'It was life changing', and she doesn't ever say things like that." A parent of an MCPS student SSL Hours Available. Open to the public. Masks STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.