“In 2008, the 23 year relationship with my wife imploded. Everything turned upside down, I had a major breakdown. I had read about the Musicians Assistance Program supported by the ERF in [the 802 newspaper] Allegro, so I called and made the first of many appointments.

“The amount of fundamental support I received there is indescribable. The warm, professional staff was an immediate comfort. As we structured the possible directions my life could take, I began to see I would, in fact, be able to move forward into the inevitable future. They contacted a great therapist for me, who I continued seeing for the following three years. Bravo, ERF and MAP! I am indebted to you forever for saving my life!”

Bob Suttmann, trombonist and Local 802 Member