SAN DIEGO, CA, February 19, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In a powerful and symbolic alignment of purpose and timing, nationally recognized crisis coach and CNN Hero Scott H Silverman today premieres his long-anticipated podumentary Building Heroes — released in honor of Scott H Silverman Day, officially proclaimed by the San Diego City Council in 2008 to recognize his decades of service in addiction recovery and community leadership.

Designed as a standalone feature and special podcasting event, Building Heroes blends the intimacy of long-form conversation with the realism of documentary storytelling, offering an unfiltered look at Silverman's personal journey and the frontline realities of addiction, rehabilitation, and second-chance advocacy.

"On November 10, 1984, I wanted to end my own life," shares Scott H Silverman. "[It was] the only way I was going to be able to move forward — and there was no path forward, I felt."

Silverman's latest book, You're Not God — That Job Is Taken, reinforces the same hard-earned message at the heart of Building Heroes: lasting recovery begins with humility, accountability, and the courage to let go of control. Drawing on decades of frontline experience, the book offers direct, practical insight for individuals and families navigating addiction, crisis, and the path to personal responsibility. This book is a must-read not only for those facing addiction, but for anyone seeking clarity, accountability, and personal growth.


And now, those lessons step beyond the book and into living dialogue through the premiere of Scott H Silverman's new program. Released as a premiere special, Building Heroes is positioned to stand on its own as a defining entry in the emerging podumentary space, but momentum is already building toward a broader vision.

"We approached this as a one-episode event," Silverman added, "but the response and the need for these conversations make it clear — this could very well grow into a full series. There are too many stories left to tell."

The debut arrives on a day that already carries deep personal and civic meaning. Scott H Silverman Day has, since 2008, served as an annual recognition of Silverman's work supporting individuals and families in crisis through workforce development, treatment navigation, and recovery advocacy.

With Building Heroes, that mission expands into media, delivering a platform that educates, confronts stigma, and amplifies the voices shaping the future of addiction recovery.

Scott adds: "Three of the hardest words anyone can ever say out loud are: 'I need help.'"

And with Building Heroes, Scott H Silverman makes sure no one has to say those words alone.


To view Building Heroes, please visit the official program page.

To learn more about Scott H Silverman's latest book, You're Not God — That Job Is Taken, click here.

For additional information, media inquiries, or speaking engagements, please visit Scott H Silverman's official website.

# # #