Celebrity Chefโ Andrew Zimmern recently visited Northeast Ohio, โขserving as the keynoteโ speaker atโ a gala supporting mental health and recoveryโ services.
Zimmern addressed attendees โof the “Pearls of Wisdom” gala hosted by Riveon Mental Health and Recovery on Thursday, Oct. 23, in Independence. Theโข event recognized individuals and companies dedicated toโค supporting the Lorain-based nonprofit’s mission of providing โฃregional mental health and โsubstance abuse recovery resources. Zimmern shared his personal journey of recovery and emphasized the economic โbenefits of accessibleโข mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment,โฃ arguing that investment in these services ultimately saves communities money.
Theโ chef’s โขappearance โcoincided with the โrelease โofโข his latest cookbook, “The โBlue Food Cookbook: Deliciousโ seafood Recipes forโฃ a Enduring Future,”โฃ available on Amazon as of Tuesday, Oct. 28. Zimmern stated via email that he spoke about the importance of affordable recoveryโค services and their positive impact on communities. Riveon Mental Health and Recovery provides crucial support to individuals facingโ mental health challenges and substance abuse disorders throughout the region.


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