There's a concerted effort in the Flint Hills Region to tackle the issues that are associated with the availability of opioids and fentanyl. Julie Gibbs and Jenni Ebert share what Riley County's Health Department is doing to create awareness...for kids AND parents.

RileyCountyKS.gov

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

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#SuicidePrevention

Jenny Keener is a social worker in West Virginia. She tells the story of addictive behaviors in her family which also led to the passing of her sister. It's a story of family and faith that begs to be shared.

www.hhomwv.org

www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention

The Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with all abilities through horseback riding and equine-assisted activities. Listen as owners Ken and Cathy Scroggs share life-changing stories on how humans can connect with horses and find hope!

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#SuicidePrevention

HopeRanchKS.org

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

Eric Martin is a Recovery Services Manager with Pawnee Mental Health. On this episode, Eric delves into the challenges many face with mental health and addiction issues. It's full of stories of hardship, despair, recovery and hope.

flinthillsvolunteercenter.org

#AmeriCorps

pawnee.org

This episode features discussion about how becoming a volunteer can help with your mental health. Lori brings in 2 staff members from the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, Karen Paulus and Aillene Aquino, to share stories of the numerous volunteers that have impacted others by sharing their time and talents.

flinthillsvolunteercenter.org

#volunteer #volunteering

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Jacob Sanderson is a brilliant man who has been working through several mental illnesses. Hear him tell his story, and how his art is therapeutic for himself...and has impacted others.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/872491950214519/?ref=share_group_link

mentalandmaterialart@gmail.com

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#AmeriCorps

Many struggle during the holidays with depression, anxiety and grief. Courtney Graby, LSCSW with Endeavor Therapeutics, and Sheri La Grange Aulich, Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, join hosts Lori and Dave and share thoughts on how to handle the emotional challenges of the season.

flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention

#HolidayBlues

Celebrate Recovery is a Christian twelve-step program designed to facilitate recovery from a wide variety of troubling behavior patterns. Mick Tener was a long-time psychologist with the US Army and is currently a therapist with Andrews & Associates in Manhattan, KS. Mick introduces us to a woman who found help through Celebrate Recovery through the University Christian Church. She tells a powerful story filled with challenges and triumphs.

www..celebraterecovery.com

university.church/celebrate

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#SuicideAwareness

#SuicidePrevention

#FlintHillsVolunteer Center