Episodi

  • Ep1: Suicide Prevention; A Frank Discussion About the Facts | AOP

    Ep1: Suicide Prevention; A Frank Discussion About the Facts | AOP
    Oct 18 2024
    This episode is a frank discussion related to suicide. It is meant for professionals working to save lives through programs in their community. Dominick Grembi, Prevention Program Manager, at Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services, joined me to discuss what they do in his region to educate, remove means, provide CIT training, and expand access to mental health resources.

    AskingSaves.org discussed in this podcast is a program of Region 3 of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services.

    For more information, contact:

    Dominick Grembi (he/him)
    Prevention Program Manager
    Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services
    434-799-0456x3816
    245 Hairston Street
    Danville, VA 24540
    www.dpcs.org
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    26 min
  • Ep9: Today's Cannabis is not your Daddy’s Pot | AOP

    Ep9: Today's Cannabis is not your Daddy’s Pot | AOP
    Jul 3 2024
    We are coming to you a bit early this Wednesday for a special pre-holiday upload! Today I had a great conversation with Mackenzie Chitwood, the Prevention and Wellness Specialist for Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare. In this episode Mackenzie and I talked about one of the most common forms of drug use in today's society, Cannabis. With its rise in popularity in recent years there is no better time to talk to your kids about Cannabis and how parents can get educated. If you would like to learn more about Cannabis or contact my guest today, Mackenzie Chitwood, you can find all that and more at: RoanokePreventionAlliance.org.
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    17 min
  • Ep8: How Does Alcohol Affect The Developing Brain? | AOP

    Ep8: How Does Alcohol Affect The Developing Brain? | AOP
    Jun 20 2024
    An Ounce of Prevention was schooled today by Dr. Donita Robinson, a professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and Researcher in the Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Robinson and her students study the brain in her lab at UNC, and from the looks of her website, they have fun doing it. https://www.med.unc.edu/alcohol/behavioral-and-pharmacological-neurodynamics-lab/

    In a related link, check out the prevention work of the Roanoke Prevention Alliance at StartTheTalk.org.
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    21 min
  • Ep7: Where Hope Meets Possibility | AOP

    Ep7: Where Hope Meets Possibility | AOP
    Jun 6 2024
    I am taking a slight detour in this week's podcast, but you will find it interesting and relevant. I am talking with Carl Mack, a member of CVARR, Central Virginia Addiction Recovery Resources Coalition, a community-based group that connects people with recovery and prevention resources. Carl works for the Central Virginia Department of Health and is a peer recovery expert. He's also very creative when it comes to developing new programs based on research and community involvement.

    I interviewed him recently for a CVARR video and thought it would make a great addition to An Ounce of Prevention. You can reach CVARR through their website at CVARR.org.
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    25 min
  • Ep6: Anticipating Summer Freedom - What are parents to do? | AOP

    Ep6: Anticipating Summer Freedom - What are parents to do? | AOP
    May 23 2024
    During Mental Health Month, we're talking to folks who work with at-risk kids. Also, Summer break from school is looming large in their minds. I spoke with Gabriella Smith and Grant Tomey with Horizon Behavioral Health (HBH). Grant is a licensed professional counselor who works in the schools and Gabriella is the Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator at HBH.

    Contact either of our guests at: HorizonBH.org
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    22 min
  • Ep5: Funding Research is Key | AOP

    Ep5: Funding Research is Key | AOP
    May 9 2024
    The evidence for evidence-based treatment and prevention has to come from somewhere. Funding such research is expensive. According to Foundation of Hope Associate Executive Director Jennifer Gibson, their grants are like venture capital to researchers who need to provide proof of concept to larger funders.

    Jennifer can be reached at:

    Foundation of Hope
    jgibson@walkforhope.com
    www.walkforhope.com
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    20 min
  • Ep4: Activate Your Wellness | AOP

    Ep4: Activate Your Wellness | AOP
    Apr 25 2024
    Piedmont Community Services is launching a campaign to "Activate Your Wellness." I sat down with Samantha Turner to learn more.

    To visit their website, click here.

    Contact her at:
    Samantha Turner, MPH, RDN, CHES
    Health Initiative Coordinator - Piedmont Community Services
    sturner@piedmontcsb.org


    Learn more about Activate Your Wellness at https://www.virginiapreventionworks.org/activate/

    As the host, I am on a mission to discover what people are doing in the field of prevention. I am not a trained prevention specialist, so I rely completely on my guests to bring their expertise to this conversation.

    If you are interested in being a guest, feel free to contact me at tim@mediapartners-inc.com.
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    21 min
  • Ep3: The Hidden Addiction | AOP

    Ep3: The Hidden Addiction | AOP
    Apr 11 2024
    Gambling is everywhere, especially with the explosion of sports betting. But when does gambling become a problem, and how can you tell? I spoke with Don McCourtney and Anne Rogers of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services about how Virginia is supporting treatment and helping communities educate the public.
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    31 min