Mikel Fruits Reach Out for Help Foundation

The mission and goal of the Mikel Fruits Reach Out For Help Foundation is to provide compassionate and financial assistance for those seeking counseling and struggling with substance abuse, addiction, and/or other mental health issues. We want to be the stepping stone to get those in need of assistance on the road to recovery.  

The Mikel Fruits Reach Out for Help Foundation is a 501(c) (3) Public Charity, formed in honor of my son. Mikel committed suicide on August 10th, 2011, while under the influence of prescription drugs (which were not prescribed) and alcohol. He was 26 years old.

Most all of us have been touched by this demon called addiction in one way or another.  Whether it is a family member, friend, or co-worker, all lives are affected.  The ripple effect moves further outward destroying many lives in the process.  More and more often, we learn of a death due to overdosing or suicide. These precious lives are worth saving. The negative stigma that goes along with addiction and mental health issues must be eliminated through education and awareness.  We hope to be a part of changing this.  

Not a day goes by that I don’t think of Mikel, and wonder how life may have turned out for him, had he known where to turn to reach out for help.

http://mikelfruitsrofhf.org