Asking for help is scary. You might fear being judged. Or
that you let your battle buddies down by admitting you need their support. The
truth is by NOT asking for help you will be letting yourself, your family, and
your battle buddies down. Watch this video to listen to Petty Officer Patrick
Kelly’s story about how he realized he needed help, and how his battle buddies
rose to the occasion to support him.
To learn more about ways you can get help for yourself or others, visit HPRC’s alcohol & drug use resources.
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