Substance Abuse – Mental Health & Faith

78. Part 2 – Road to Recovery with Brian Mathrusse

By Mental-Health--And- | May 26, 2026

Part 2 – Brian’s Story Continues

In part two of this two part series, Brian Mathrusse shares how our creator God gave him assurance that there is hope and recovery is possible. This required turning away from the unhealthy habits Brian had lived with for many years, and making the decision to work through his addiction and mental health issues. Brian’s story reminds us that substance abuse and mental illness do not discriminate. Even individuals who come from well-respected families and enjoy educational success can find themselves making decisions that are not easily overcome. This episode includes encouragement for anyone wanting to improve their mental health and well-being.

Brian Mathrusse can be reached at bmathrusse@gmail.com.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

For greater understanding of mental health, check out the following resources.

SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness

MHA – Mental Health America

NEED HELP?

Contact the Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: CALL or TEXT 988 if you are in a crisis or need information to assist someone else in a crisis. Or, CHAT at 988.lifeline.org

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Join the conversation by leaving your comments or emailing Caroline at caroline@carolinescooper.com. Caroline S. Cooper is a writer, speaker, podcast/YouTube host, and mental health support group leader whose mission is to offer encouragement for life in a complicated world. Her ministry name is Mental Health Connect. Please email Caroline if you have questions or suggestions, or if you are interested in being interviewed on the program.

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65. Sober-Minded and Serving with Angela Wesson

By Mental-Health--And- | September 3, 2025

Caroline and her guest, Angela Wesson, have a candid, informative, and passionate discussion about Angel’s COPS KC nonprofit and how the body of Christ is called to serve others. COPS is the acronym for Counselors Obediently Preventing Substance Abuse. (See below for links to information about addiction and recovery.)

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: COPS KC is holding an event to celebrate Recovery Month. It will be held Saturday, September 20, from 11 AM – 2 PM at the COPS office: 3800 Agnes Ave, Ste.2, Kansas City, MO 64128.

COPS KC Website: https://www.copsakc.com/

Angela Wesson’s Contact Information: 816-923-9212; Acwesson@copskc.com

Information on Addiction and Recovery

The National Association for Christian Recovery – https://www.nacr.org/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) –

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use