Brandon Morris empowers Firebirds during inspirational talk
Brandon Morris, a local mental health advocate and an empowerment speaker from Kenosha, delivered an impactful message at Carthage on Sept. 16.
Mr. Morris, known for his work in promoting mental wellness and emotional resilience, emphasized the significance of addressing personal challenges head-on. His talk was a call to action for individuals to overcome the stigma associated with asking for help, a topic Mr. Morris has personally overcome. He shared his own journey, detailing how seeking help transformed his life. He spoke candidly about his struggles, the turning points when he reached out for support, and the positive changes that followed.
Kelly Smith — licensed professional counselor (WI) and Carthage assistant dean of student success, health, and wellness — was grateful for Mr. Morris’s message, “Encouraging students to seek help early and without hesitation aids in eliminating the barrier of stigma around asking for help.”
Mr. Morris is the head boys varsity basketball coach at Tremper High School and the vice president of Evolution Basketball, Inc. He was accompanied by Tony Moore, head coach of the Kenosha Ballers and clinical director of Moore and Associates, Inc., and Levi Stevenson, community prevention and education specialist for Kenosha County Behavioral Health.
Mr. Morris will be back on campus for “My Brother’s Keeper” at noon Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Engagement and Inclusion Center.
Mr. Stevenson will be on campus again to facilitate a training on “A New Stigma Intervention: Responding to Substance Use” from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the Todd Wehr Center 128 A. All are welcome.
Sponsoring Department, Office, or Organization:
Center for Student Success and Kenosha County Behavioral Health Services