Just In Time Wellness App

 

This is Justin.

Justin died of an overdose On September 24, 2019, just three days before his 24th birthday.

We created the Just In Time Wellness App in honor of Justin’s life—to allow him to leave a legacy. He would have wanted his life and experiences to continue to help others well beyond his time on this earth.

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OUR VISION: Our Vision: A world where everyone is connected, thriving and has an alacrity for life. All preventable deaths are now eradicated.

OUR MISSION: To honor Justin’s memory by sharing his story and spreading awareness about the potentially fatal dangers of drug mixing. We are committed to preventing a mixing accident, suicide, or overdose from happening.

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JUSTIN’S STORY:

Justin is a gentle, beautiful, and loving old soul. He was the most affectionate and giving person you could know. Justin would give you the shirt off his back or the last dollar in his wallet. He was caring, non-judgmental, and always encouraging of others. Justin was the first to put his struggles aside to help someone else, even for the moment, despite his inner turmoil. He was the person you could always turn to, the person you could say anything to or call at any time for help and heartfelt words of advice.

Justin was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in his teens. Years later he was re-assessed and re-diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Justin resonated with this diagnosis but he didn’t let that define him. Justin was more than his mental health diagnosis, he was a teacher, a friend, a brother, a grandson, and a son.

But despite the support available, such as his cognitive behavioral therapy, prescribed medications, and the proper diagnosis, Justin faced the challenge of managing his mental health and he began using recreational drugs at 12 years old. He became addicted, which profoundly affected his personality and behavior at times. By the time Justin turned 18 he felt he needed to go out on his own journey of self-discovery.

Justin not only moved out; he pulled away from his family as much as he possibly could, even moving out of state for a while. His family didn’t know when they would get a call, a text, or an email from him. Eventually, he moved back to the state of Maryland, reconnected with his family, and set himself up to create a new beginning. He started treatment, worked a part-time job, and continued his studies in pharmacology. Justin’s main focus was his education and he dedicated himself to his studies in hopes of one day pursuing his career at the National Institute of Health. During this period of his life, he met the love of his life, Donna Willis. Donna could see the real Justin behind the drugged behavior and how Justin was trying to get out. Justin was trying to cope with life on life’s terms but he couldn’t find the right resources, even with what he had available to him it was not enough, Justin needed more.

Throughout his life, Justin treated everyone around him with unconditional love and understanding. Justin relentlessly dedicated his life to helping others in the areas in which he struggled. Physical fitness was very important to Justin because he believed that when he felt his best, he could do his best. Every single day Justin would go to the gym and wouldn’t leave until he finished his workout routine. Justin would also learn new things every day related to pharmacology even outside of his college classes simply because he had an undying curiosity about how the brain works on a chemical and biological level. He was also inspired to do this research to understand why he felt that he was only accepted and was able to function better when he was medicated.

Justin struggled but he never gave up! Justin loved life and he wouldn’t have intentionally caused any pain to the people he loves.

Justin fought as best as he could and used the only tool in his arsenal he thought would work. Unfortunately, Justin heavily relied on drugs to get to him throughout the struggles he experienced. Justin needed more tools in his toolbox, more resources that are out there to help people like him get through the hardships of life and the rollercoaster of emotions that all of us feel.

Justin's spirit lives on.

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Just In Time Wellness App is a comprehensive tool that takes a holistic approach to navigating mental health. Specifically designed from the perspective of someone who has struggled with severe mental health problems made for anyone that may feel like they are struggling in any way or may just want to live a more fulfilled life 

By providing a wealth of tools and resources for an individual to map their own journey, Just In Time Wellness app can open the doors to a community of individuals that are supportive and understanding. No one should ever feel alone. It is a tool to support personal growth through a connection with the people closest to you. The creators behind Just In Time Wellness app believe that a consistent support network is such a key element that they have made sure to include several features such as personal messaging, mood check-ins, and a panic button that immediately alerts key individuals as well as emergency assistance. This allows the support network to have a deeper understanding of what the individual is going through while participating to the degree the individual feels comfortable with. The app is based on a motivational model of self-improvement to work towards self-actualization and transcendence. That is inspired by peer-reviewed scientific research and principles such as Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, Pavlov’s Reward System and B.F. Skinner’s Operant Conditioning. Once the individual has established a stable foundation for their well-being, they will be able to help others on their journey as well. 

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We thank you in advance for any donation amount you choose to provide. Your donations allow us to create a more comprehensive tool for our neurodivergent friends and family to self-regulate, create meaningful connections, strong bonds and to grow with the people who love them the most through an understanding and nonjudgmental environment.

If you or anyone you know feels that they can relate to Justin’s story in any way, if you personally resonate with many of the same issues that he went through or have family or friends that are struggling with mental health and/or addiction issues, we greatly appreciate any donation you can offer even if it is just your time to share this Go Fund Me with friends and family.