Podcasts about crisis services

In this episode we are speaking with Kathy Lepp as she shares with us about the Intergenerational Music Therapy Jamboree program as well as the growth of music therapy in long term care. In addition, Kathy tells us about her experience working with women's crisis services and how music therapy helps her clients who are coping with trauma. Here is a little more about Kathy: Kathy Lepp is a veteran music therapist who has worked in the field for over 25 years. A Laurier graduate - she has worked within a variety of populations including Long term Care, Palliative care, Infant Development and Domestic Violence survivors. Kathy currently works full time for Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region as Music Therapist. She is passionate about trauma informed, culturally sensitive work, in the support of women and children who are fleeing intimate partner domestic violence . Kathy is a musician who continues to enjoy the personal outlet of songwriting, arranging and performing . She can be seen regularly performing and recording with Sing Me A River - her indie/ folk/ pop duo. Link to Song: Begin Again by Sing Me a River (K.Lepp)  https://youtu.be/TgWMZMlxjhw?si=0X6iB_G13k8mYDKJ Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls and the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast were founded by Adrienne Pringle and Cathy Thompson. Adrienne is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over years of clinical experience working as a music therapist in hospital palliative care, and hospice. She currently works in private practice with Beyond the Studio and CHM Therapy, as an educator and supervisor with Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier Universities. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Music Therapy Fund and is a past President of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Adrienne co-founded Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls! and The Canadian Music Therapy Podcast with Cathy Thompson in 2013. Adrienne's clinical work is focused in mental health, wellness care, bereavement support, hospice palliative care, chronic illness, and using voice, song and music to support emotional and physical health across the lifespan. She created the Singing Well bereavement support group, her research in collaboration with Concordia university is published in the Summer 2018 issue of Bereavement Care. Her most recent publication, "Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. Contact Adrienne for Supervision Cathy is a leader in business development across Canada. She is passionate about helping people discover their own talents and gifts in the areas of personal and professional development. She partnered with Adrienne to establish Beyond the Studio because of the vision of the organization. To nurture a love of music in all clients and students. Music is such a critical part of our world and Beyond the Studio offers a gateway in which people can experience more of it, through therapy and lessons. She has seen firsthand the joy and milestones that can be reached through music therapy. I'm excited that we are able to help more people through our psychotherapy services launched in the fall of 2023. Author of: The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground Up. Buy Now! Publications: "Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. Thompson, C., Girls Talk : An anti-stigma program for young women to promote understanding of and awareness about depression: Facilitator's manual, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Canada.

Miki Farris has been involved in ICS since its inception 40 years ago. Listen in as she shares her personal story alongside the mission for ICS. Infant Crisis Services serves babies and toddlers under the age of four at their office location on Lincoln Boulevard and on their mobile food and diaper pantry, the BabyMobile. 1 in 4 babies in Oklahoma live in poverty, putting them at a moderate to high risk for developmental delay. Early childhood nutrition is an integral part of our community's health and future. When our babies and toddlers are able to get the food they need to grow big and strong, we all win. More information here: https://www.infantcrisis.org/ Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Diffee Ford Lincoln Third generation Oklahoma business, the Diffee family continues to do business the right way, the family way. Go to www.diffeeford.net for all your new and used car needs and follow them on instagram www.instagram.com/diffee_ford Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com/

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Jenna Mayne (Host of the 'She is Your Neighbour' Podcast) about the initiatives at Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, her podcast "She Is Your Neighbour" which raises awareness about domestic violence, victim stereotypes, gendered violence, and the strength of survivors. Click here for their fundraiser , Voices Empower. Click here for the Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. Click here for the She is Your Neighbour Podcast. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses physical abuse. *** If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com To help out our podcast, please fill out our listener survey, click here. PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS: Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here Something Was Wrong | Click Here When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.  If you need help moving due to domestic violence, Shelter Movers may be able to help you. They operate by referral. Clients may be referred by any person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.).  To reach them, click here. Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/ Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Jenna Mayne (Host of the 'She is Your Neighbour' Podcast) about the initiatives at Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, her podcast "She Is Your Neighbour" which raises awareness about domestic violence, victim stereotypes, gendered violence, and the strength of survivors. Click here for their fundraiser , Voices Empower. Click here for the Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. Click here for the She is Your Neighbour Podcast. *** CONTENT WARNING - This episode discusses physical abuse. *** If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com To help out our podcast, please fill out our listener survey, click here. PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS: Perfect Prey With Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Click Here The Covert Narcissism Podcast | Click Here Something Was Wrong | Click Here When Dating Hurts Podcast | Click Here If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.  If you need help moving due to domestic violence, Shelter Movers may be able to help you. They operate by referral. Clients may be referred by any person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.).  To reach them, click here. Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/ Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA

She has been a highly successful Waterloo Region Realtor for 30 years! Having, herself, experienced moving 18 times in 21 years, this was a big part of why she decided that pursuing this career was a clear fit. She is a helper by nature and takes great joy in standing beside her clients as they buy or sell residential real estate. A twice Past President of the Cambridge Real Estate Association, she has also volunteered as a Director with Community Living Cambridge as well as the Alzheimer's Association and Hope Springs.When not working, she enjoys riding her motorcycle and she is an enthusiastic participant in Royal Lepage fundraising rides for RLP Shelter Foundation and Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, organizations that are both working to prevent and alleviate the effects of violence against women. She has ridden all around Canada and beyond, including Tuktoyaktuk, the Himalayas and Colombia.He has been a Realtor in the Peterborough area for fourteen years, and one of his key pillars are community support and involvement.As an avid motorcyclist for over twenty years, he says he would rather be on any bike any day, than in the coolest car. From a quick ride to the store to trips across the country, any time on a bike is a good time for him. And this is exactly why he is incredibly excited to be a part of the Realtors Care Ride again this year.Joining me on this episode of The MindShare Podcast to talk about ' Revving up for Charity: What You Need to Know About the Ontario REALTORS Care Foundation Charity Motorcycle Ride ', are Special Guests - REALTORS Val Brooks, and Ben vanVeen.5:35 *why do you support shelter-based charities, and what is the need in Ontario?9:50 *what is the motorcycle ride for charity?11:14 *Val, you told me you got your motorcycle license when you turned 50, what sparked this?18:10 *Val, can you tell us about the route you'll be taking this year?20:32 *Ben, can you tell us about the route you'll be taking this year?26:56 *Ben, as I understand it, this will be your second year riding?... what was the anticipation you had the first time you showed up to this event, and what was the experience like for you?37:42 *what's something that really stands out to each of you about the ride, this particular event, and the people who all come together to be part of it?43:45 *what if people don't ride, how can they still get involved?50:14 *how do people learn more, and where can they go to sign up for the ride for charity?50:54 *what would you say to anyone on the fence about getting involved?1:00:09 *how do you know its been a successful day for you?1:04:02 *any final words of wisdom you want to give to help everyone build more mindshare to get more market share?Thanks for tuning in to this episode of The MindShare PodCast with our special guests - REALTORS - Val Brooks, and Ben vanVeen, as we talked about ' Revving up for Charity: What You Need to Know About the Ontario REALTORS Care Foundation Charity Motorcycle Ride ' .Get your FREE gift on my homepage at www.mindshare101.com just for tuning in!I'd also be really grateful if you could take a quick second to go www.ratethispodcast.com/mindshare101 to rate the show for me.And we haven't connected yet, send me a message!Facebook: facebook.com/mindshare101 Instagram: instagram.com/davidgreenspan101Youtube: youtube.com/@DavidGreenspanLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/mindshare101

In this episode Joy Gilfilen, host of iChange Justice podcast, asks Irene Morgan to talk about why, as an 80-year old grandmother, she is still standing up for “Right Action for All”. What got her learning about Peacemaking, reconciliation and non-violent communication, counseling and Restorative Justice? What drove her to learn about whole family trauma recovery, abuse addiction and healing work? Join us to learn how – for she's built a bridge to help those facing huge barriers to reentering society. What happened that she has become a spiritual healer and civic activist and started questioning how the business operations of the prison industrial complex works? As a prior co-owner operator of a meatpacking slaughter business with her husband and children she started with questions, then in the 70's,80's and 90's she began volunteering at the local non-profit Northwest Youth services, the Homeless Coalition, Crisis Services, served on the Community Accountability Board before working at Sean Humphrey House. Eventually she saw the gap and found her voice as the founder of the Restorative CommUnity Coalition to work resolving jail and prison issues. “I have always been a champion for the underdog…then one evening I met Don Kirchner, author of “A Matter of Time”. He'd been incarcerated and faced up to 25 years in Federal prison, when he started working with inmates, to help them heal and as a result the prosecutor dropped the additional charges. His book opened my eyes. He's become a champion advocating for all people involved in the jail, justice and reentry business. It inspired me to start the RCC with14 members, including several from the Dept. of Corrections in 2006. We've now worked with thousands of inmates, friends, families, interns, judges, and employees of law enforcement, court employees and service providers. “I have great hope for our future!” - Irene Morgan

John “Jack” Rozel, MD, MSL, medical director of resolve Crisis Services, discusses the services available for free to all residents of Allegheny County, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through resolve.

Taxpayers are not only funding the border crisis, but they are also paying for numerous free services illegal foreign nationals receive, according to a new report. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/house-judiciary-taxpayers-funding-border-crisis-services-to-illegal-foreign-nationals/ #TheCenterSquare #taxpayers #bordercrisis #freeservices #illegalforeignnationals #HouseJudiciary #Congress #HouseJudiciaryCommittee #SubcommitteeonImmigrationIntegritySecurityandEnforcement #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Talkline With Zev Brenner on the Bar Mitzvah Suicide in Williamsburg and Parental alienation especially in divorce cases. Guests are Community Askan, Yonasan Schwartz, owner of Brooklyn's Toys-2-Discover toy store chain, magazine columnist, Badchan & Public Speaker & Rabbi Dr. David Fox, Dir. of Chai Lifeline's Crisis Services

Talkline With Zev Brenner on the Bar Mitzvah Suicide in Williamsburg and Parental alienation especially in divorce cases. Guests are Community Askan, Yonasan Schwartz, owner of Brooklyn's Toys-2-Discover toy store chain, magazine columnist, Badchan & Public Speaker & Rabbi Dr. David Fox, Dir. of Chai Lifeline's Crisis Services This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY + WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH TO YOU!  Let's face it – many of us don't feel at ease visiting the doctor. However, prioritizing our health - from breast care, to mental health & heart disease prevention is the key to FLOURISH. Thankfully, there are many strategies to boost comfort levels and become the best advocates for ourselves! Our special guest Maria is a mental health therapist and Podcast host of Worthy-ish and she is here to tell you how! What better way to celebrate women's day. LISTEN UP! The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women's Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women's nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.  About Maria Bush: Maria Bush, LPC-MHSP, AS, a Kansas City native with 18 years of experience in mental health, has dedicated her career to serving her community. As the former Assistant Director for the Office of Crisis Services and Suicide Prevention for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, she has extensive expertise in areas such as Emergency Psychiatric Services, Substance Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence. Founder of Kindness Connects Us Therapy Services, she offers teletherapy to individuals 10 and older across multiple states. Through her company Worthy-ish LLC, based in Kansas City, Missouri, Maria aims to empower individuals worldwide to rediscover their self-worth, a mission she also shares through her podcast and authored journals. Connect with Maria Bush: IG:  @mariadraughnbush Website: www.mariadraughnbush.com Stay Connected: Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: @flourishheights Facebook: @flourishheights Twitter: @flourishheights Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

In this episode we speak with Paige Dinger, the Executive Director of Faces of Hope (https://www.facesofhopevictimcenter.org). Their purpose statement describes what they're all about better than we could, so here it is: Faces of Hope provides a safety net of emergency services to people experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking, and/or human trafficking. Men, women, and children can come to Faces of Hope and receive help, with no judgment, no strings, and no fees. Our dedicated team wraps around an individual or family and provides crisis intervention services to stabilize them. We are so grateful to have learned all about what Faces does for members of our community. But this conversation was hard. On one hand, what they do for victims of abuse is the pinnacle of compassion, community, and lovingkindness. On the other, that there's so much need for what they do is heartbreaking, terrifying, and rage-inducing. It's hard to square up in your mind that this amazing community of ours is so riddled with domestic violence and abuse. Some might say it's better than many places in the world, and yes, that may be true- AND that's no excuse that it happens at all, nor is it justification for us turning a blind eye towards it or downplaying it. As we spoke with Paige, it quickly became apparent that there isn't an easy solution. The scenarios are often very complicated and don't lend themselves to any sort of quick fix. After listening to some of these examples, the depth and complexity of the problem were overwhelming. But one can make the case that it's incredibly encouraging that our community has so many resources for domestic violence and abuse, and Faces is one of them. A simple Google search of “domestic abuse resources” returns a long list of local groups committed to helping those in need in tangible ways (we were brought to tears hearing about how Faces provides what's called Hope's Closet). We encourage you to listen to this episode, if not for yourself, then for someone in your life. The statics show that the odds of you or someone close to you experiencing domestic abuse at some point during your life is staggeringly high. And take note of the ways Paige says we can provide support. Whether it's through time, money, or donations, getting involved and making a real impact on someone's life is much easier than you might think. You can learn more about Faces at www.facesofhopevictimcenter.org (https://www.facesofhopevictimcenter.org). If you are experiencing abuse and need help, please find them. Their website is great and easy to navigate, and their offices are located at 1850 S. Eagle Road in Meridian (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Faces+of+Hope+Victim+Center+-+Meridian/@43.5883571,-116.3534908,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x54ae514afbd77337:0x94814c434c484a87!4m6!3m5!1s0x54ae513ce40c59df:0x8d62f8640597343b!8m2!3d43.5883571!4d-116.3534908!16s%2Fg%2F11vpnq_0tm?entry=ttu). Or you can call them at (208) 986-HELP (4357), or call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at (800) 799-7233.

(This conversation was originally broadcast on September 29, 2023.) Today on this encore edition of Midday, we're going to talk about suicide with mental health professionals and advocates who are educating the public to help save lives. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 48,000 people died by suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention estimates that around 1.7 million people attempted suicide that year. Tom turns to three experts to give us a better understanding of suicide and the thousands of individuals affected in our state. Tammi Ginsberg is the former President of the Maryland Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Ethan Mereish is an Associate Professor and Director of the Lavender Lab at the University of Maryland, College Park which focuses on people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Chauna Brocht is the Director of Crisis Services for Behavioral Health System Baltimore which coordinates the 988-help line in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County and Carroll County.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

I want to share this show with Crisis Services of North Alabama beyond October, because domestic violence exists year-round. I hope you will listen and share.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for November 17, 2023.According to the National Weather Service it will be sunny on Friday in the Cedar Rapids area, with a high near 47 degrees. On Friday night it will be clear, with a low of around 27 degrees.Starting in December, tenants will move into a new affordable housing development in southeast Cedar Rapids that will add 44 rental units to the city's core, with five units reserved for young people aging out of the foster care system.The Des Moines-based Hatch Kiernan Galloway Development Group on Thursday marked the near-completion of Cedar Rapids Brickstone, a $12.2 million, four-story multifamily building at 627 Sixth St. SE.The project will provide supportive services to tenants in partnership with local nonprofit, Foundation 2 Crisis Services.Of the 44 units, 34 will be reserved for tenants at or below 60 percent of area median income. Ten units will be marked for tenants at or below 30 percent of area median income, according to the city.The Brickstone housing complex also is in proximity to other nonprofits and service providers, the Ground Transportation Center for bus access and the downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library.Three of Iowa's Republican U.S. representatives called on Republican U.S. Rep. George Santos to resign Thursday after a House Ethics Committee investigation found evidence of a string of alleged financial crimes tied to his 2022 campaign.The House Ethics Committee's report says Santos stole from his campaign, deceived donors into paying him personally when they thought they were giving to his campaign, and reported fictitious loans to his campaign he then used campaign funds to pay back.Reps. Ashley Hinson, Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks called for Santos to resign from Congress, signaling that they would vote to expel him if he does not resign.The three representatives, along with Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra, all voted against a previous me sure to expel Santos from Congress.Santos said on Thursday he would not seek re-election in 2024 but did not say he would resign from Congress.House Ethics Committee Chair Michael Guest, a Republican from Mississippi, will move to expel Santos this week, according to CNN.The Iowa Hawkeye women won't get to keep their #2 ranking for very long.Kansas State scored the final 12 points and stunned No. 2 Iowa, 65-58, before a sellout crowd of 14,998 Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.K-State came into Thursday's game as the third-best defensive team in the nation, at 37 points per game. They held the Hawkeyes 34 points below their average of per game.Iowa has good company in teams getting upset, though. Of the top 10 teams in the preseason Associated Press poll, Iowa was the eighth to fall so far. And it's only mid-November.

On today's MADM, we are going to be highlighting domestic violence with Crisis Services of North Alabama Victims Advocate Christa Crabtree! Sponsor: Hydration Lounge HydrationL.com

On today's show, we're focusing on domestic violence awareness and support. Joining me are Sharita Jenkins DV Program Director of Crisis Services of North Alabama & Victims Advocate Christa Crabtree. I hope you will listen and share. It could save someone's life.

On this MADM, Sharita Jenkins is sharing about her role as a domestic violence program director and her effort to support those who live with domestic violence. I hope you will listen and share. Sponsor: Park Supply Company, Inc. ParkSupplyCompany.com

Today on Midday, we're going to talk about suicide with mental health professionals and advocates who are educating the public to help save lives. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 48,000 people died by suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention estimates that around 1.7 million people attempted suicide that year. Tom turns to three experts to give us a better understanding of suicide and the millions of individuals affected in our state. Tammi Ginsberg is the former President of the Maryland Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Ethan Mereish is an Associate Professor and Director of the Lavender Lab at the University of Maryland, College Park which focuses on people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Chauna Brocht is the Director of Crisis Services for Behavioral Health System Baltimore which coordinates the 988-help line in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County and Carroll County.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

40% of Republican voters in the 2nd Congressional District contest to replace Representative Chris Stewart say they are undecided. Only a couple of days left to make up your minds. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include singer and songwriter Cherie Call, Kristin Sokol professional relationship and dating coach, and Sarah Strang, Deputy Director of Crisis Services for the Road Home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new survy from the Boys and Girls Clubs of America talked to 130,000 kids, and 40% said they were bullied on school campus in the last year. Why is there so much physical bullying? Let alone cyber bullying? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson talks about this with her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include singer and songwriter Cherie Call, Kristin Sokol professional relationship and dating coach, and Sarah Strang, Deputy Director of Crisis Services for the Road Home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fertility rates are going down in many parts of the world, including Utah. We have long had the highest fertility rates in the nation, but no more. What's going on? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include singer and songwriter Cherie Call, Kristin Sokol professional relationship and dating coach, and Sarah Strang, Deputy Director of Crisis Services for the Road Home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsey Middleton is a Canadian Screen Award nominee. Lindsey is best known for playing Vanessa and co-producing the internationally award-winning web series, Out With Dad, where she won two Indie Series Awards for Best Supporting Actress, and a IAWTV Award for Best Female Performance in a Drama. Lindsey has toured theatre across Canada and Europe and performed in over 50 productions.As a writer, Lindsey is one of the co-creators of the Roku Channel show Just Hysterics, a collective of female-forward comedy sketches, that has been recognized at both Stareable Fest and TO WebFest. Lindsey also co-wrote Unmute and I Love You and It Hurts with Theatre of the Beat; both pieces were commissioned by Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region and her first play Session which premiered at the Paprika Festival. Lindsey is currently writing a new TV show all about her days showing cows at local fairs as well as writing her first novel about her travels to over 30 countries before turning 30. Lindsey is a 2023 Halls Island Artist Residency Recipient.As a director, Lindsey has Associate Directed the sold out run of Legally Blonde: The Musical for Hart House Theatre, and Pippin for Theatre Sheridan. Lindsey produced and directed Best Kept Secret, the 400 person immersive event that marked the grand opening for the Anndore Hotel in downtown Toronto. lindseymiddleton.ca Instagram: @lalalindseym Kathleen Welch is a director, performer, and writer based here in Toronto. She is thrilled to be working with such an incredible team to bring this strange and beautiful play to life. Recently, Kathleen has been working on SAMCA, a play which she co-wrote, composed the music for, and acts in. This project is ongoing and she is looking forward to bringing it to Toronto audiences soon. Kathleen's favourite past directing credits include The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine and 12 Angry Jurors. She is also currently writing a new play, Bluebeard's Wives. Instagram: @kathleen.welch Suddenly Last Summer Riot King is back with another exciting, site-specific production! Don't miss the limited run of ‘Suddenly Last Summer' by Tennessee Williams presented at Sorry Studios. Named one of Williams' most poetic plays, ‘Suddenly Last Summer' is a strange and unnerving Southern Gothic play that explores mental health, repressed desires, and the lengths a dysfunctional family will go to keep dark secrets hidden. Williams' play uncovers the frightening and disturbing realities that can hide behind what is seemingly beautiful. Tickets and Info: www.riotking.com/suddenly-last-summer Twitter: @riotkingto Instagram: @riotkingto Support Stageworthy Donate: tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy

We watched Title 42 expire at the southern border, and many worried there would be a crush of asylum seekers coming across the border. That didn't happen, but there are still thousands of migrants who want to come to the United States. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get some input on how we're handling this process from her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sharon Goodrich, retired foudation director for Pimary Children's Hospital and member of the board of Days of 47, Sarah Strang, Deputy Director of Crisis Services for the Road Home, and Dr. DeLaina Tonks, Executive Director of Mountain Heights Academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crimes Lori Vallow Daybell was just convicted of were so cold, so brutal. Is that why we're so fascinated by her? True crime fans came to Boise from all over the country to be in the courtroom. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get some input on this topic from her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sharon Goodrich, retired foudation director for Pimary Children's Hospital and member of the board of Days of 47, Sarah Strang, Deputy Director of Crisis Services for the Road Home, and Dr. DeLaina Tonks, Executive Director of Mountain Heights Academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of Utah teenagers are about to graduate from high school. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get some advice for the class of 2023 from her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sharon Goodrich, retired foundation director for Primary Children's Hospital and member of the board of Days of 47, Sarah Strang, Deputy Director of Crisis Services for the Road Home, and Dr. DeLaina Tonks, Executive Director of Mountain Heights Academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been calls from some of Utah's congressional delegation to either disband the FBI as it exists now or restructure it in some profound way. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get some input on this topic from her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sharon Goodrich, retired foudation director for Pimary Children's Hospital and member of the board of Days of 47, Sarah Strang, Deputy Director of Crisis Services for the Road Home, and Dr. DeLaina Tonks, Executive Director of Mountain Heights Academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Promised pandemic relief turns into a funding nightmare for Canadian women's shelters. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Jennifer Hutton, CEO of Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region about women's shelters facing a devastating blow to their essential services, leaving many wondering how they will continue to provide lifesaving support to those in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you listened to our first episode this season, you know that the second leading cause of death in people ages 10-34 is suicide. In this episode, our guest Laurie Barnett Levine, Licensed Social Worker and Chief Executive Officer at Mental Health America of Southwestern PA, talks about the climbing rates of suicide as a result of the COVID pandemic and how Mental Health America of SWPA is responding to this crisis. Laurie also discusses the long term impacts the pandemic will have on access of mental health services and the workforce. When you're done listening, make sure to visit mhaswpa.org to learn more about the programs and services Mental Health America of SWPA has to offer including, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Awareness Training.If you or a loved one has thoughts of suicide, we encourage you to reach out for support by calling or texting the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988. Additional Resources:988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineThe Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Callers are routed to the nearest accredited crisis center based on their location.Crisis Resolve Everyone experiences moments of crisis in life. You might be struggling with depression or substance abuse. Or maybe you're overwhelmed by problems at work, feeling lonely, or having a conflict with a loved one. Whether your problem is large or small, talking with someone can help. Most of all, don't wait for a problem to get out of control. Just call resolve Crisis Services for help at 1-888-796-8226.Trevor Project866-488-7386
National organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool momentUpStreet PittsburghUpStreet is a free teen mental wellness program that offers drop-in consultations with therapists, scheduled therapy appointments, text-based peer support, and support groups for teens.

Jai Wilson, Supervisor of Provident's Crisis Services team, joins Tom Ackerman and Scott Jagow talking about mental health and what can be done. 

Welcome to the weekend! This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Saturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9. It may start out frosty, but temperatures will climb into a pretty nice weekend. According to the National Weather Service there will be widespread frost in the Cedar Rapids area on Saturday, mainly before 9 a.m. But it will be sunny, with an eventual high near 62 degrees. On Saturday night it will be mostly clear, with a low of around 39 degrees. On Sunday it will be sunny, with a high near 72 degrees. On Sunday night it will be mostly clear, with a high near 43 degrees. A Cedar Rapids couple will donate $2.1 million to seven Linn County nonprofits, United Way of East Central Iowa, one of the beneficiaries, announced Friday. The couple, Mike and Jo Cambridge, ran a staffing business called Cambridge TEMPositions in Cedar Rapids for more than 30 years before they retired in 2014. In 2015, the couple donated https://www.thegazette.com/news/cedar-rapids-couple-donates-4-5-million-to-catholic-schools-churches/ ($4.5 million) to five Catholic schools and churches. The seven nonprofits that will receive funds, along with United Way of East Central Iowa, are Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Foundation 2 Crisis Services, Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Mercy Medical Center Foundation, the Salvation Army of Cedar Rapids and Willis Dady Homeless Services. Each nonprofit will receive $300,000 over the next three years.  So somebody decided that doing an active shooting drill on election day might be a bad idea. Kirkwood Community College officials on Friday notified the campus they're postponing an active shooter drill previously planned for Election Day, Nov. 8 — a delay that came after some faculty and staff voiced concern about the drill's timing and potential to disrupt voting. In the Friday “special update” announcing the active threat drill would be moved, Kirkwood Public Safety officials said they're working with the Cedar Rapids Police Department to find an alternative date. The entities originally picked Nov. 8 for the drill on Kirkwood's main Cedar Rapids campus solely because it worked for everyone's schedules according to a Kirkwood spokesman. Kirkwood's Cedar Rapids campus hosts two polling places, and its Iowa City campus hosts one polling place. A $5 million grant will aid an overhaul of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, the state announced Friday, the same day former President George W. Bush was in Cedar Rapids to help raise funds for the museum's renovation. The grant was issued by the state's economic development agency through a program that promotes tourism. The grant is funded by federal pandemic relief funding, which Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds originally opposed.  Herbert Hoover is the only U.S. president born in Iowa. https://hoover.archives.gov/ (The museum) features information about Hoover and his wife, First Lady Lou Henry Hoover. The Hoover Presidential Foundation is in the midst of https://www.thegazette.com/news/herbert-hoover-presidential-library-and-museum-open-again-in-west-branch/#:~:text=by%20Iowa%20taxpayers.-,Fundraiser,-One%20of%20the (a $20 million capital campaign) to renovate the museum's permanent galleries and exhibit galleries. The project will include the addition of 2,250 square feet of updated and interactive displays, and a modernized visitor experience. Former President Bush was scheduled Friday to https://www.thegazette.com/government-politics/former-president-george-w-bush-will-be-in-cedar-rapids-friday-heres-why-hes-here/ (receive a humanitarian award and headline a fundraiser for the museum). The event was not open to the media, per an agreement with Bush's staff.

There's a new number in town! One that's so needed, and so ready to be there for us when we need it most. It's 9-8-8. The brand new nationwide hotline number for those in emergency mental health crisis. Just three simple numbers are the lifeline you won't forget – and that won't forget you. On this episode of Call Me Curious, Nikki and Malone talk to Chief Officer of the new 988 Lifeline, Dr. John Draper, and mental health activist Dior Vargas about the hardships of mental health crisis, the power of crisis support, and the creation of a brand new way to make a healthy connection day or night. Let's get the 4-1-1 on 9-8-8!New episodes come out every Thursday.Call Me Curious is available now on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify or wherever you listen. You can listen ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app.Support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The national 988 hotline, which went live in July, provides free and confidential emotional support for people with mental health emergencies. But as it's been rolled out, crisis intervention centers that handle the calls say they're in need of more staff and other resources. We're with Dr. Jack Rozel, medical director of resolve Crisis Services in Allegheny County, to talk about the promise and pitfalls of the new hotline. Our newsletter is fresh daily at 6 a.m. Sign up here. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Ackerman and Carol Daniel talk with Associate Director of Crisis Services and manager of the 988 crisis line, Shelby Zurick Beasley, to get an update on how the crisis service hotline is working and the high volume of 988 calls after the initial roll out in July. 

This Morning someone's been sleeping in your bed again, we have some nasty breakfast on F, U Or Both and joining us are Attorney Paul Cambria & Olivia from Crisis Services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we're joined by former San Antonio, Texas law enforcement officer turned mental health and policy consultant Joe Smarro and psychiatrist and medical director for the Crisis Services branch of Milwaukee County, Dr. Tony Thrasher. Listen as we explore how trauma and culture affect how police officers handle situations, how we can do a better job of ingraining mental health and wellness into law enforcement, and suggestions for improving outcomes for officers and our communities.  Mentioned in this episode:  Mental Health Professionals' Guide to Their Role in the Criminal Justice System  Ernie and Joe Crisis Cops Documentary - Available on HBO Check out the rest of our podcast family at psychiatry.org/podcasts

In this episode we will talk with Director of Crisis Services and Education Benita Robinson about #SAAM and the Avalon Institute.

John “Jack” Rozel, MD, MSL, medical director of resolve Crisis Services, discusses the services available for free to all residents of Allegheny County, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through resolve.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Thursday, April 14. It won't rain on Thursday,  but it will still be very windy. Typical spring in Iowa pick your poison. According to the National Weather Service it will be sunny in the Cedar Rapids area with a high near 50 degrees. As mentioned it will be windy all day, with a wind of 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon, possibly gusting as high as 50 mph. A chance for rain and some snow could return overnight into Friday morning. According to the Associated Press, a tornado hit near Gilmore City in rural north-central Iowa as a strong line of storms moved across the state Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service confirmed later on Wednesday. Up to 10 tornadoes were reported across mostly the northern half of the state as the storms moved through, but only the tornadoes near Logan in western Iowa and near Stacyville and St. Ansgar in northeastern Iowa have been confirmed. Survey teams were headed to those areas Wednesday to determine whether tornadoes had touched down and to verify the intensity of those storms. Fueled by $11 million in federal pandemic aid, the Linn County Board of Supervisors approved funding Wednesday for 39 applicants — including programs to increase affordable housing, reduce gun violence, address mental health needs and support food distribution — in its first round of divvying up the county's share of the relief money. Linn County will get a total of $44 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. Of that, the county will take $11 million for its own lost revenue and administrative costs during the pandemic, a category allowed under the federal rules. That leaves $33 million to dole out — the $11 million awarded Wednesday, and $22 million more after May or June. Foundation 2 Crisis Services received the largest amount in the social services category, at $900,000 for a new headquarters. Foundation 2 Chief Operating Officer Erin Langdon said the award is transformational for the organization. A lawyer for former Democratic U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer asked the Iowa Supreme Court on Wednesday to overturn a lower court judge's ruling that kicked her off the June primary ballot, saying she deserves the chance to vie for the chance to run against Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley in November. Finkenauer, whom many Democrats see as their best chance to deny Grassley an eighth Senate term, turned in nearly 5,000 signatures to get on the June 7 primary ballot. But two Republicans argued before the State Objections Panel that she hadn't submitted at least 100 from at least 19 counties, as required by a state law. They pointed to three signatures in two counties that were not properly dated. The high court didn't say when it might rule, but it is expected to do so soon because ballots must be sent to printers by Monday to meet a deadline to mail ballots to Iowa residents living abroad. Support for this news update was provided by New Pioneer Food Co-op. Celebrating 50 years as Eastern Iowa's destination for locally and responsibly sourced groceries with stores in Iowa City, Coralville and Cedar Rapids; and you can order online through Co-op Cart athttp://www.newpi.coop/ ( newpi.coop).

Buffalo HealthCast co-host and MPH student Rachel Wenner speaks with University at Buffalo PhD candidate Kate Rogers about gender-based violence among adolescents and the work that Crisis Services of Buffalo and Erie County is doing to combat this problem throughout Western New York.More information on Crisis Services can be found here.Credits: Host/Writer/Researcher - Rachel WennerGuest - Kate Rogers, MPHAudio Editor - Omar BrownProduction Assistant - Sarah RobinsonFollow us!Official WebpageBuzzsproutSpotifyApple PodcastsYoutubeInstagramFacebookTwitter

Growing up playing football, barefoot, in the streets of Trinidad set Dr. Dara Rampersad to be a unique, caring and thoughtful person and practitioner. His is not the typical origin story for most PhD Psychologists; likewise, his mission to serve public safety is not normal either. In episode 63 Dr Dara and I discuss resiliency, why it matters and how it's developed. We also discuss growing up in Trinidad and how the sport of cricket lead to baseball. A great guest and fantastic episode, enjoy!   A little about todays guest: Dr. Dara Rampersad is a First Responder and Forensic psychologist who is licensed in both Arizona and Hawaii.  He is certified in Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) as a CIT Coordinator, and is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and FBI- Crisis Negotiator Teams (CNT). In addition, Dr. Rampersad is licensed as a professional counselor in Arizona and Colorado, and is nationally board certified in counseling, with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field.   Dr. Rampersad owns and operates BluePaz First Responder Services, which hosts annual first responder health and wellness conferences and provides counseling, consulting, coaching, critical incident stress debriefings, and training to first responders and their departments on resiliency, stress management and other pertinent topics.   Dr. Rampersad helped to start the world's first hospital-based CIT program, and he currently serves as the Director of Crisis Services for a large multi-state hospital system. He is also an instructor for many law enforcement agencies, and trains on crisis and Mental Health Tactical Intervention (MHTI) to fire departments, paramedics, and other first responders.   Dr. Rampersad is a founding member and first President of the Arizona CIT Association. He also serves on the CIT International and EMSHelp boards of directors, Mesa Police Department mental health advisory board, and Phoenix Fire Department paramedic training advisory board.   Dr. Rampersad works with the Peoria Police Department and Prescott Valley Police Department as a member of their peer support team, and was also involved as a team leader for an International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) policy group; revising policies and procedures for how law enforcement assist people mental health crisis.   Dr. Rampersad helped to launch Maui County Police Department's and the State of Hawaii's very first CIT program aimed to improve first responder service delivery to people living with mental illness. During this time, he was also able to assist in starting Maui County's first felony/circuit court mental health court, and he was selected by CIT International as an international behavioral health practitioner of the year.   Dr. Rampersad has appeared on multiple television and radio programs to speak on law enforcement response to mental health, violence risk assessment, homelessness, and other mental health issues. He has also served as an expert witness in complex judicial cases involving involuntary hospitalization and fitness to proceed issues.   Dr. Rampersad has been given letters of commendation by the Governor of Hawaii and the Mayor and Chief of Police of Maui County for his pioneering work in the field of mental health. He was also lauded by and received commendations from the Phoenix Police Department for his assistance in selecting their CIT detective squads, and for his ongoing work in assisting law enforcement as a first responder psychologist.   _____________________________________   You can find the Fireground Fitness podcast wherever great podcasts are located. So, search it out and subscribe. Your feedback is powerful, and greatly appreciated. Go to apple podcasts, subscribe, rate and review the podcast or shoot me an email! If you would like to contact today's guest... IG: @drdarabluepaz FB: BluePaz LinkedIn: Dr. Dara Rampersad WWW.Bluepaz.com Your host can be reached at: IG: @firegroundfitness FB: @fireground fitness Twitter: @firegroundfit Email: raynegray@firegroundfitness.com  

Emily Blomme is the Executive Director of Foundation 2 Crisis Services in Cedar Rapids, IA. Foundation 2 operates the statewide crisis line for Iowa, as well as mobile crisis and dispatch services.  To learn more about Foundation 2 Crisis Services, visit www.foundation2.org. To learn more about he Crisis Residential Conference taking place October 12-14 in Louisville, KY, visit www.crisisresidentialassociation.org. To download the Roadmap to the Ideal Crisis System, visit https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/031121_GAP_Crisis-Report_Final.pdf?daf=375ateTbd56. 

Joining Julie and Chrissa this week is Erin Foster. Previously, Erin was the Director of Prevention at the Area Substance Abuse Council for Linn, Benton and Jones counties. In 2019 she began her current role as Director of the Mental Health Access Center in Linn County. The Access Center is a voluntary, walk-in, crisis care facility for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis. Services are provided by Abbe Health, ASAC, Foundation 2 Crisis Services, and Penn Center. Resources mentioned: https://foundation2.org/mobile-crisis-outreach/ Connect with the Access Center at: 319-892-5612 501 13th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 https://www.linncounty.org/1423/Mental-Health-Access-Center Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/ Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net/

Welcome to Reimagining Company Culture, a series discussing emerging trends and priorities shaping the future of workplace culture and employee wellbeing. We highlight thought leaders who are constantly evolving their strategy and can provide insight to folks about how to address new business challenges.  AllVoices is on a mission to create safe, happy, and healthy workplaces for all, and we're excited to learn from experts who share our mission.In this episode of Reimagining Company Culture, we're chatting with Michele Giordano, Vice President of Digital Crisis Services at The Trevor Project. Michele has extensive experience working with mission-focused start-ups and nonprofits leading expansion efforts across the U.S. and globallyAbout AllVoicesIn today's workforce, people often don't feel empowered to speak up and voice their opinions about workplace issues, including harassment, bias, and other culture issues. This prevents company leadership from making necessary changes, and prevents people from feeling fulfilled, recognized, and included at work. At AllVoices, we want to change that by providing a completely safe, anonymous way for people to report issues directly to company leaders. This allows company leadership real transparency into what's happening in their companies—and the motivation to address issues quickly. Our goal is to help create safer, more inclusive companies.To learn more about AllVoices visit us at www.allvoices.co!

Miki Farris is a founder and currently serves as the executive director of Infant Crisis Services. 37 years ago, Miki and her Sunday school class at Westminster Presbyterian Church needed a service project and decided they wanted to make a difference in their community. Little did Miki know that her childhood and early adult life would inform her passion to help mothers, fathers, and babies in crisis as a career.  Infant Crisis Services' mission is to provide life-sustaining food, formula, and diapers to infants and toddlers in crisis. The organization is entirely privately funded and hosts events throughout the year to supplement individual and corporate donors and foundation grants. Their biggest event of the year, Boots and Ball Gowns, which many of you may have attended gets voted one of the best non-profit events in Oklahoma City year after year.    Miki is an Oklahoma State University graduate, sustainer in the Junior League of Oklahoma City, board member and past president of the Alumni Board of Leadership OKC, member of the Kiwanis Club of OKC, member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni, and an active member of the United Methodist Church of the Servant. She is married to Jim Farris and has three daughters and one son: Jacquelyn, Abbey, Ally, and Josh.   Welcome to Action City! 

Welcome to The Barrier Breakdown: Disrupting Mental Health!  This week our guests are doctors Elizabeth Sysak and Jack Rozel, who work with Resolve Crisis Services. Dr. Sysak oversees Resolve, Western Psychiatric Hospital's Psychiatric Services, and provides lectures and presentations on motivation interviewing, crisis intervention, trauma and leadership. Dr. Rozel is an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh, and the medical director for UPMC's Resolve Crisis Services.  Resolve's mantra is that everyone defines his or her own crisis, and with that mentality this community crisis program delivers over 125,000 services each year. Resolve is a 24-hour, 365-day crisis service that's free to all Allegheny County residents. Callers can talk to a live person whenever needed, a simple act that has become unprecedentedly scarce over the past year.  You can call their hotline for 24-hour crisis help at 1-888-7-YOU-CAN (796-8226). To see the other work Resolve does, check out Resolve's website at https://www.upmc.com/services/behavioral-health/resolve-crisis-services  For more information and non-urgent matters, call 412-864-5004 or email resolve Crisis Services at resolve@upmc.edu  All our upcoming continuing education events can be found at www.cbicenterforeducation.com You can watch or listen to The Barrier Breakdown on any of the following streaming services: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyc6xZzY7ra3L5pI2g5GKrw  Podbean - https://cbi.podbean.com  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ETgUdDykWN96Tv26PWyZ2  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-barrier-breakdown-disrupting-mental-health/id1546097545  Follow us on social media: CBI: https://www.facebook.com/CognitiveBehaviorInstitute  Center for Ed: https://www.facebook.com/CBIcenterforeducation  Instagram: @cognitivebehaviorinstitute  :::::::::::::::::::: Music: Basic Majesty - Ashley Shadow Support by RFM - NCM: https://youtu.be/XVwlTTMgw5c  ::::::::::::::::::::

Happy New Year and welcome back to Season Two of Impact Stigma! We are officially an award-winning podcast heard in over 13 states! Thank you all for helping us change hearts and minds from Tennessee to Florida, Virginia to Massachusetts and as far west as Colorado. On this episode we get real about how COVID-19 has affected the mental health of each and every one of us. Our special guest for this episode is Kristy Tipton, Division Director of Crisis Services at Frontier Health. She has led the charge for our Virtual COVID Crisis Counseling Service for the East TN Region. As we promised in this episode here is the number for the free COVID CRISIS hotline, 833-4FH-COVID.As always, we strive for candid, open and sometimes even humorous conversations here on Impact Stigma so please remember this podcast is never intended to be a substitute for professional advice, formal diagnosis or treatment for mental and behavioral health issues. If you need further assistance or have questions, please visit the Frontier Health website at www.frontierhealth.org for more information.

Episode #10 Accountability & Weight Management with Brenda Halloran - In today's episode, Brenda shares the ups and downs of her weight loss story, the role accountability played, how she used food for comfort during a difficult divorce and the role food had in her political career, as the former Mayer of Waterloo, Ontario. We also discussed how feeling in control of her eating plays a big role in her mental health and how COVID has impacted her weight. She is an incredible woman with a fascinating story and I know so many women will resonate with her message! Learn more and get show notes and transcripts by visiting naturallyjoyous.ca/podcast Listen now to learn… How Brenda used food for comfort as she navigated a difficult and abusive marriageHow accountability was the key to her weight loss journeyThe different strategies she tried to manage her weightHow her motivators for weight loss changed over the years If you are on your own weight loss journey and have tried everything with no long-term results, I encourage you to join me for the Weight Release Shift program. Learn more here: www.naturallyjoyous.ca/releaseStruggling with staying motivated? Check my free training, Activate Your Inner Motivator - https://www.naturallyjoyous.ca/replayAbout Brenda Halloran - Brenda Halloran was the Mayor of Waterloo from 2005-2014. She currently is the Chair of the Board of Startup Canada, is on the Board of Directors of the Sexual Assault Support Centre, Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region and oneROOF. Brenda is a proud Rotarian and also a wedding officiant. She believes in the importance of helping others and giving back to the community. Here is where you can find her: https://www.brendahalloranofficiant.com/https://www.instagram.com/brenda_halloran_weddings/Facebook: Brenda HalloranSexual Assault Support Centre = https://www.sascwr.org/Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region = https://wcswr.org/Listen to her interview with #She Is Your Neighbour = https://wcswr.org/she-is-your-neighbour/podcast-episode-01/ OneROOF organization = https://www.oneroof.org/ Say Hi on Social:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/naturally.joyous/Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.ca/naturallyjoyouswellness/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pg/naturallyjoyous.wellness/Follow me on YouTube - https://youtube.com/c/naturallyjoyous See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Centuries of discrimination and brutality have led to historical trauma impacting generations of people of color in the United States. Add to this significant current trauma of racially fueled violence the fact that communities of color experience disparities in access to qualified care, and it's not surprising that we are seeing increased despair among BIPOC people. We are also seeing incredible resilience — at the individual and communal levels — and creativity as people of color find ways to cope. In this interview, Vic Armstrong and I talk about many hot topics:Complex trauma in Black communitiesSystematic racism and the treatment gaps in servicesThe trends in Black suicide ratesThe shifting role of the Black church in suicide preventionDistrust, crisis services and communities of colorVic Armstrong headshot B&W.pngAbout Vic ArmstrongTwitter: https://twitter.com/1of2vics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victor.armstrong.96343 Victor Armstrong joined North Carolina DHHS as ‪Director of the NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse Services in March of 2020, with responsibility and oversight of the public community-based mental health, intellectual and other developmental disabilities, substance use, and traumatic brain injury system in North Carolina. Prior to accepting this role, Victor spent six years as Vice President of Behavioral Health with Atrium Health. Based in Charlotte, NC Victor had responsibility for operations of Atrium's largest behavioral health hospital, Behavioral Health Charlotte (BHC). The BHC campus contains the southeast's only psychiatric emergency department, staffed 24/7 with board certified psychiatrists, as well as 66 inpatient beds, and 10 outpatient programs. Victor has over 30 years of experience in human services, primarily dedicated to building and strengthening community resources to serve individuals living with mental illness. Victor currently serves on the board of directors of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) NC. He is also former board chair of NAMI NC, and a member of American Association of Suicidology (AAS), and NASW-NC. Victor is a former member of the Board of Directors of National Council for Behavioral Health, i2i Center for Integrative Health, and RI International. Victor's awards and recognitions include 2019 Black Mental Health Symposium -Mental Health Advocate of the Year, 2019 Atrium Health Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award, 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award from East Carolina University School of Social Work, Pride Magazine 2018 "Best of the Best", and i2i Center for Integrative Health 2018 Innovation Award for "Whole Person Care", 2012 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NC, Mental Health Professional of the Year. Victor graduated, Magna Cum Laude, from North Carolina Central University with a bachelor's degree in Business Management and received a Master of Social Work (MSW) from East Carolina University. He is the husband of Dr. Charletta Armstrong and the father of 3 sons, Carter, Alonzo, and Victor Jr.for more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illuminated-podcast/71

Jessica Pirro is the executive director of Crisis Services in Buffalo, NY. In this interview, Jessica shares her story of finding her place in domestic violence response work, her natural empathic tendencies, and her tireless efforts to improve collaboration in her hometown and beyond.