Healing Voices Project: Sharing Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery and Courage.

From Super Dad to Fugitive, the story of BartFrom the book Voices from the Fallen, a man named Bart takes us through the beginnings of family life to chaos, being on the run, jail time, and rehabilitation.www.healingvoicesproject.org 

Our friend Heidi Blackak, Reiki Master, joined us recently for an enlightening conversation about the ancient healing benefits of Reiki Therapy; an often overlooked or misunderstood therapy. Heidi explains how Reiki works and how it can help people cope with grief, trauma, and anxiety, and clear negative energy to promote both physical and mental health. See Heidi's website at www.whispersofcalm.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

Mark Jachymwww.healingvoicesproject.org 

Sue Dexter, founder of Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is creating awareness about the effects of TBI and shares her personal story of how she and her family have coped through the years with family members' TBI injuries. Traumatic brain injury can have wide-ranging physical and psychological effects. Some signs or symptoms may appear immediately after the traumatic event, while others may appear days or weeks later, even years later. Also see: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJeN_88CRdYiEVf2qjsXBA www.healingvoicesproject.org

A Mother's 15 Year Nightmare, from the book Voices from the Fallen. How a family copes through the trials of two of their young adult children's heroin addiction.Read by the author, Mike Tourville, and Courtney Caruso. www.healingvoicesproject.org

A Fatal Secret.  The story of Jennifer, from the book Voices from the Fallen. This story shows the consequences of keeping addiction from those closest to you, and the importance of seeking help early as possible. Read by the author, Mike Tourville and Courtney Caruso.www.healingvoicesproject.org

Living with the Little Devil Man.  A story about Sterling, a vibrant, energetic young man who struggled with his demons, and how his life impacted his friends and family.  This is from a chapter in Voices from the Fallen, and originally from the book, Living with the little Devil Man, by Lina Lisette.  This is read by the author of books, Mike Tourville and Lina Lisette 

Gabe Quaglia talk about the Folding Chair Project he founded to bring light to marginalized people who feel denied, excluded, or stigmatized and investigate ways people who use drugs are denied human rights and compassionate care. Their goal is to alleviate them through research, education, advocacy, and direct access. www.foldingchairproject.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

Introducing a young man named Jack Jonah, from the book Voices from the Fallen. As read by the author Mike Tourville, along with Kirk Jonah, Jack's dad. How can a family cope with the unexpected loss of their 19-year-old son from a fatal overdose? And what signs should parents be aware of that might lead to substance use?www.healingvoicesproject.orgwww.jackjonahfoundation.org

Amanda Hichborn, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, shares her observations and experiences in her many roles as a clinician, director, in-home therapist, and establishing a recovery center.www.healingvoicesproject.org 

Passionate mental health worker Jonathan Alpert shares his experiences working with clients of various issues including PTSD and advocating for the homeless, while overcoming his own challenges of being visually and hearing impaired. 

Harvey McNulty shares his story of addiction, incarceration, and homelessness, and the changes that led him to completing his education and becoming a Treatment Advocate at Swift River Addiction Campuses.www.healingvoicesproject.org

How I Overcame the Shame of Losing Both my Parents to Opioid Addiction, ESPN sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler, discusses her now book, Shatterproof, and shares how she was able to find joy after grief and shame. www.laurensisler.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

Jeff www.healingvoicesproject.org

The scariest day in my life turned into the best decision I ever made. Nicole Amendola shares her story of recovery from alcohol and cocaine and her path to becoming a Treatment Advocate at Swift River Addiction Campus.www.healingvoicesproject.org

Breaking free from trauma, addiction, and death. A chapter called breaking the Chains of Trauma, from the book Voices from the Fallen. Jason Cunningham's courageous story is read by the author, Mike Tourville.www.healingvoicesproject.org

Vernon Baumrind, author of Deceit, tells his story of perseverance through his custody battles against formidable odds using wiretapping. And the devastating effects of infidelity, sex addiction, and a manipulative gynecologist.www.healingvoicesproject.orgwww.deseitthebook.com 

Relating to the client at every level. Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group discusses his addiction from an early age and what led to forming the Empower Health Group in Northampton MA.www.empowerhg.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org

Turning childhood trauma into a career of changing lives.  Christina Dillon from the Springfield Impact Center, a Program of the Gandara Center, discusses her challenging and disruptive childhood and what led to her position of helping others through issues of trauma, mental health, substance use, and homelessness. Check out our social media.https://youtu.be/kJqRRwI-NAgwww.healingvoicesproject.org

Emerging from the depths of despair. Mark Jachym shares his incredible journey from his darkest days to becoming a recovery coach and outreach work.www.healingvoicesproject.org 

Ken Zulu shares his spiritual recovery from alcoholism and depression to a newfound life of freedom.www.healingvoicesproject.org 

Hopeless, homeless and invisible, Leigha Neiford now makes a positive impact on others.www.healingvoicesproject.orgSee us on Cooking Something Good.www.csgbn.com

The Healing Hearts Sanctuary with Tracy McManmon.  Tracy discusses the programs at the Healing Hearts Sanctuary in Worthington, MA , where behavioral health meets a natural environment of belonging, community, and healing. www.healingvoicesproject.org

Gabriel Quaglia 20 years of abuse to Advocacy, Narcan Trainer, and Peer Grief Support . Gabe speaks about his addiction, work at SADOD, and what to expect Narcan when administering Narcan. www.healingvoicesproject.org 

You are more than your circumstances.  Richard Johnson from Springfield, MA, shares the “scenic route” he took to turn his life around from drugs, alcohol and incarceration to Program Director of the New North Citizens' Council, Overdose Prevention Master Trainer and Harm Reductionist, and member of several State, Regional, and Local Planning and Advisory boards.Visit our social mediawww.healingvoicesproject.orgYoutube:  https://youtu.be/8mcA3wKccIU  

Honesty was the antidote to my disease." Matt O'Malley from Empower Health Group in Northampton MA describes his addiction and his path to recovery and forming the Empower Health Group.  Check out our social mediawww.healingvoicesproject.orgyoutube: https://youtu.be/i5kfxbmXXLk

Who are our teenagers listening to? Ananda Lennox, a mom of 3 teenagers and Care Coalition Coordinator in West Springfield MA, shares her insights and initiatives, and effective ways to get our teens' and young adult's attention.Check out our social media!www.healingvoicesproject.org 

Laura Vargas SADODwww.healingvoicesproject.orgYoutube:  https://youtu.be/2EYcsBdSl_g

A personal approach to recovery, and exploring EMDR Therapy.  Kayla Rigali and Hayley Pepin from Northstar Recovery Center discuss innovative therapeutic approaches and outpatient services at Northstar (www.northstarrecoverycenter.com). View on youtube: https://youtu.be/KdyWLXkoTfIwebsite: www.healingvoicesproject.org 

The Michael J Dias Foundation staff discussed the path of success for men, and the need for a woman's house in western Mass. With Karen Blanchard, Adam Bartlett and John Shea.Check out our social media!www.healingvoicesproject.orgyoutube: https://youtu.be/3znCS06IosY  

 From Enforcer to Evangelist - A revisit with our friend Ocho, aka Michael Ochotorena.  Ocho openly talks about his past life as a gang member, heroin addict, loan shark enforcer, time in and out of prisons, and his total transformation to a professional actor, director, evangelist, and motivational speaker.  And his most important role as a husband and father.  Check out our Social Media!www.healingvoicesproject.orgYoutube: https://youtu.be/HF0t992l-m8 

Love, support, and a safe environment.  Karen Blanchard, Executive Director of the Michael J. Dias Foundation, along with John Shea and Adam Bartlett discuss their work and mission at the foundation for men struggling with addiction.  www.mdiasfoundation.org.Check out our social media!www.healingvoicesproject.orghttps://youtu.be/z2ztveSkvfo 

From Ashes to Awesome!   After 25 years in active addiction, Chuck LaFlange tells his compelling story of how he pulled away from the highs and lows, his short-term successes as a serial entrepreneur, to complete unmanageability of his life headed for tragedy. And now hosts his successful Ashes to Awesome podcast.Check out our social media! And the Ashes to Awesome Podcast: www.a2apodcast.com and Chuck's go fund me page at https://gofund.me/260036ceand the Healing Voices Project website at www.healingvoicesproject.orgYoutube: https://youtu.be/om-LlWNzkU8  

The healing effect of coaching, coping, and connecting.     Chris Rich, Certified Life Coach, shares how coaching can help handle emotions, connect with loved ones, and navigate the unknown.  www.chrisrichcoaching.comwww.healingvoicesproject.org 

Transforming lives with energy and passion, Kevin Rosario from Gosnold Behavioral Health discusses the various programs at Gosnold that have helped individuals, families, and communities through recovery for over 50 years. Check out our social media!

Fighting the battle from many fronts. Zeno Temple, current law student and Community Safety and Outeach Specialist, and Tony Simmons, Director of Community and Safety Outeach at the Hampden County DA Office in Springfield, MA, discuss a multitude of programs that address addiction, internet safety, and other pressing issues affecting our communities.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/WoonxsNKZIkCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

Two determined moms come together to address youth substance use with the CLOSE Community. Amy Higgins and Chris Rich, from two completly different backgrounds, find a common cause that led to a close friendship, and their work with the CLOSE Community organization. Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://youtu.be/ZP-DfHrX6-4Cooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

I threw it all away!  Kevin Rosario, now with Gosnold Behavioral Health, talks about his “unsettled business” and “emotional void” that led to alcohol and drug abuse, dealing drugs, jail time, and ultimately, a renewed spirit that turned his life around.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/U0-UMOLXOW0Cooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

Taking initiatives toward a a safer community with Tony Simmons,and Gina Anslemo, Director and Deputy Director respectively, of the Community Saftey and Outreach Unit at the Hampden County DA office, discuss the multiple projects affecting high-risk youth or victims of violence, including women, children, elders and persons with disabilities.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/e_ZwqJqhCQMCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

A CLOSE Community with Paul McNeil and Catherine MulcahyHow one Massachusetts town addresses youth substance abuse and the impact of substance use disorders.Check out our social media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/Cooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

The disease of more, taking everything away.  Part  2:   Shawn Martin, promising young athlete and college student describes the progression of his addiction that changed his future, and his path to recovery giving him a new life.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/wZ8ohJPp-NgCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

The disease of more, taking everything away. Part 1. Shawn Martin, promising young athlete and college student describes the progression of his addiction that changed his future.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/4gpMFkSOIwICooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

Something Bigger than me saved my life.  Josh Ouimet from Michael J Dias Foundation shares his path to recovery and his involevment with the Michael J Dias Foundation.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/NS27_zp4eVYCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

I'm ONE bad decision away!  David Baker shares his struggles with alcohol, drugs, incarceration, rehab, and recovery and what led to his role as a board member at the Michael J. Dias Foundation.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/xxs5NtiMDkoCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

The House of the Recovering Sons.  Karen Blanchard, Adam Bartlett, and John Shea talk about the successful programs  and their work at Michael's House, and their personal paths that led them to the Michael J Dias FoundationCheck Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://youtu.be/YP3y9sQaBgoCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

A Warm Welcome into our Living Room.   Katie Patterson and Tatiana Shearer, Certified Peer Sprcialists at BHN talk about the success of the Living Room, through peer support, encouragement and guidance.Check out our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/X0abObA3plwCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

Destined to be a Social Worker since early childhood, Joy Ifill, Vice President at Behavioral Health Network, discusses the many facets of treatment programs offered at BHN.Check out our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/https://youtu.be/rSGlCDqjjnwCooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

The Ultimate Survivor: Kevin LeBeau talks about his emergence from addiction, homelessness, a life threating accident, his heart transplant,  and above all, surviving an all out brawl with Chuck E. Cheese.Check out our social media:Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://youtu.be/L7svuzjZY5ACooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

A Clean Slate, A New Life.  James Biscoe, Sr Area Manager at Clean Slate shares his personal experience and descibes outpatient treatment options including Suboxone and Vivitrol as part of an individualized treatment plan, and also sheds some light on the dangers of Xylazine. 

A Miraculous Recovery with Mark Jachym who shares his inspiring story of recovery, and his work as a recovery coach and community outeach coordinator at the Springfield Comprehensive Treatment Center.