Jim Irsay is on a mission to spread mental health awareness

By ROB MAADDI
AP Pro Football Writer

Jim Irsay was heading to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in San Francisco when a homeless woman stopped him to warn about dark creatures that drag people into the ocean and kill them. The Indianapolis Colts owner expressed his concern and told her he’d pray about it. Irsay, who has publicly battled alcoholism and addiction, has made it a personal mission to break down barriers surrounding mental health. The Colts are leading the charge with their “Kicking The Stigma” initiative, which has raised millions to provide resources around mental health and encourages anyone battling these illnesses to seek the help they need.