Episode 31: Speaking from experience... One-on-one with Gordon Smith

He just needed someone to believe in him.

Gordon Smith said a desire to fit in led to bad choices and, eventually, prison. He said it wasn't until key people looked deeper and discovered he was living with mental illness that he was able to move forward.

Gordon shares his story of fighting back to overcome addiction, reignite his passion for education, and, today, giving back as a counselor and director at Topeka-based Mirror, Inc.

WIBW is taking a stand for the mental health of our community. Kansas ranks last in the nation for mental healthcare.