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Community Presentation
Hosted By: Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems
ERIC HIPPLE
September 20th, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Tuscola Technology Center
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1401 Cleaver Rd., Caro
Eric Hipple is a former NFL quarterback whose ten-year career was spent with the
Detroit Lions, from 1980-1990. His accomplishments include two playoff bids and a
divisional championship. Following his football career, Hipple enjoyed success
working in the auto industry and as a motivational speaker. From 1995-2000 he
hosted an NFL pre-game show in the Detroit market.
Hipple’s life took a tragic turn in 2000, when his 15 year old son, Jeff, died by
suicide. After struggling with depression himself in the aftermath of his son’s death,
Hipple decided to devote his energies in helping others to detect and treat depression
and to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness. Hipple is the Outreach
Coordinator and spokesperson for the University of Michigan Depression Center,
spreading the dual message of depression warning signs and suicide prevention. He
speaks to a variety of audiences, from students and parents, to local organizations and
businesses. His primary message is one of hope: that depression is a treatable
illness. “If I can make a difference in someone’s life, then Jeff didn’t die without a
purpose.” says Hipple.
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Susan, Director of Marketing and Training
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