Andrew Lesnak spoke to the victims who have been diagnosed with suicidal tendencies and addictions. He found out that due to the storm and related factors, the rates of suicide and addiction have increased immensely. Soon, Andrew Lesnak discovered the value of volunteerism and found it highly healing and productive to cope with the tragic losses in his life.

1. Andrew Lesnak Found
Volunteerism Healing to
Cope With Tragic
Losses in Life

2. Andrew Lesnak created a Community
Outreach Program to assist Victims of
Catastrophic Events
 Through his program, Andrew Lesnak served as the
advocate to the suffering victims
 He helped people find the affordable housing and
provided them with training to enhance their earning
capabilities
 He also counseled people who continued to suffer from
anxiety, depression, and other traumatic disorders
 The mental health therapy provided by him focused on
the effect of the disaster including distress, anxiety, and
other psychiatric disorders

3. Andrew was introduced to various Mental
Health Facilities as one of the Survivors
of Hurricane Sandy
 He went through various mental health facilities that
helped him to cope with his personal losses of his home
and belongings
 Unfortunately, Hurricane Sandy changed his life
dramatically
 His life changed from living in a beautiful waterfront
home and successful thriving business to falling into a
horrible depressive state
 Before the hurricane, he had a highly successful and
active lifestyle

4. He Served as the Advocate to the “Lost
Souls” of Hurricane Sandy
 He spoke to the victims who have been diagnosed with
suicidal tendencies and addictions
 He found out that due to the storm and related factors,
the rates of suicide and addiction have increased
immensely
 Soon, Andrew Lesnak discovered the value of
volunteerism and found it highly healing and productive
to cope with the tragic losses in his life
 He participated in various non-profit organizations that
focused on mental health issues

5. Andrew had an “open heart” for those
Suffering from Depression, Anxiety,
and other Traumatic Disorder
 He came forward to serve as a counselor for Hurricane
Sandy victims so that they can find something
meaningful and hopeful to rebuild their lives
 Through his constant acts of volunteerism, Andrew
Lesnak was greatly recognized by various New Jersey
mental health organizations
 Andrew, due to his successes, started The Spero
Advocacy Group which has now become a renowned
force in the State of New Jersey in the field of mental
health

6. Thank You
Andrew Lesnak