TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 83 - Healing Through Awareness: World Mental Health Day

In this episode of TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers, host Julia Vellucci takes the time to discuss World Mental Health Day and what it means to prioritize your mental health and those around you. She chats with Leo Petrilli, a mental health advocate and lived-experience speaker who was a past first responder and someone who does incredible work for The Addictions Academy and Boots on the Ground. Together, they discuss recovery, resilience, and the importance of open dialogue for both first responders and the every day person. Leo shares his personal journey through addiction and mental health challenges, offering insight into how community support and awareness can change lives. Other topics of conversation include the stigma surrounding mental illness, the role of compassion in prevention, and how understanding mental health can help build safer, stronger communities. Additionally, Julia highlights Peel Crime Stoppers First Responders Hot Sauce Challenge Fundraiser that is soon approaching on October 30. Give this educational episode a listen featuring Leo's personal stories that are sure to touch your soul!