In the latest Hope Healing and Recovery Podcast episode, Jeff speaks with Jeannie Asbury, Executive Director at Reach of Washington County, about the critical intersection of mental health care and homelessness. Jeannie shares inspiring success stories, including how trauma-informed care and small acts of compassion help individuals find hope, even on their hardest days. We also discuss the mental health challenges many face and how Reach is working to reduce stigma while providing dignity and respect to all.

Don’t miss this conversation about transforming lives and the exciting initiatives shaping our community.

Mentioned in episode: The Coldest Night of the Year Event coming up on February, 22, 2025.

We're excited to bring you another Hope Healing Recovery Podcast episode! Join Jeff O'Neal as he sits down with Lisa Dougherty, the Executive Director of CASA, Inc., a local organization dedicated to supporting those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and more.

Lisa shares insights on the intersection of mental health and intimate partner violence, the rising need for support post-COVID, and the innovative approaches CASA, Inc. is taking to meet those challenges. Plus, hear about the incredible success stories that keep their team motivated.

In this episode of the Hope Healing Recovery Podcast, Jeff O'Neal speaks with Vicki Sterling, the Behavioral Health Program Director at the Washington County Health Department, who is also a leader of the Washington Goes Purple movement. Together, they discuss the efforts to address the opioid crisis and the importance of harm reduction, which meets individuals where they are in their recovery journey. They also explore the connection between substance use and mental health, particularly in the context of National Recovery Month, and highlight the critical role peer support plays in helping individuals enter and maintain recovery.