Taking time to listen. Making time to act.
Mission Statement:
Speak Up For Jeremy envisions a world in which ANYONE struggling with substance use disorder and mental health issues has allies and the support they need.
Our mission includes ending the stigma around substance use disorder and mental health by educating the public, helping families through support, telling their stories and providing resources for sobriety and recovery.
Jeremy’s Story:
May 16th, 2018, my life and many others was changed forever. My son, Jeremy, lost his battle against the disease of addiction.
Jeremy’s life journey began April 8th, 1992. At that moment, little did we know that our lives would be so drastically affected by mental illness and drug addiction. He was born early and had to stay in the ICU. I felt lost when I had to leave him at the hospital although it was only for a few short days. My worry then was to make sure he got to come home soon. Little did I know as parents the worries never end.
I watched Jeremy grow into a caring little boy whose dream job was to become a crossing guard for animals. He didn’t want to see any more animals killed on the streets. He always had a special connection with every animal he encountered and cried when he saw one hurt. If we saw anyone on the street homeless he wanted me to stop to help each and every one. He’d get so frustrated and tell me “but they need loving too!” The little things he did for everyone he met did not go unnoticed…
Upcoming Events:
Jeremy’s Place
Tellurian and Speak Up For Jeremy have partnered to create a sober living community in honor of Jeremy.