KING 5’s Jessica Janner Castro speaks with Alysse Bryson about dealing with disabilities, especially in the workplace.Bryson says she deals with mental illness, addiction and depression. Bryson is also a cancer and heart disease survivor. During the pandemic, Bryson started The Sober Curator, a website dedicated to content related to recovery or a zero-proof lifestyle.Bryson is the keynote speaker for Microsoft’s Disability Employment Symposium. The symposium, which began in 2017, is an annual meeting of Washington state businesses, organizations and leaders dedicated to finding potential solutions regarding disability employment. Bryson will speak to attendees about her journey to self-advocacy, how she’s maintained sobriety for 16 years, recovering from heart disease and surviving cancer.ResourcesAm I an alcoholic? quiz from American Addiction CentersCrisis Connections Teen Link for teens needing mental health helpCharlie Health mental health treatment for teens, young adults and familiesPeer Washington offers peer emotional support for LGBTQ community and those impacted by addictionCrisis call helpline: 2-1-1 or 1-877-211-9274Alcohol recovery centersList of recovery centers in WashingtonEvergreen Recovery CentersHazeldon Betty Ford outpatient drug rehabLakeside-Milam Recovery CentersNorthpoint Washington
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