Many people work in stressful environments. It can take its toll on you, leading to unhealthy attempts to find relief from that stress. Drugs and alcohol are high on the list of the types of self-medication that might be pursued.. Southern Smoke, a nonprofit organization that supports people in the hospitality industry from the stress of financial insecurity to mental heath issues.

We talk to Cat Bill is the Chief Mission Officer of Southern Smoke. She walks us through their programs like the Emergency Relief Fund, Behind You - the no-cost counseling, and the Crisis Toolkit. These are all available to F & B workers.

A symposium is coming up in November in New Orleans. Check out the line-up. I’ll be there. Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue.

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