Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T.
Preventing suicide is one of our society's greatest challenges. That's why The Flint Hills Volunteer Center has developed this Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. podcast. P.A.C.T. stands for Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, and Training. The Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Podcast will feature personal stories and professional perspectives. This podcast series is funded in part by the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorp Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.
Episodes
Amanda Yenzer is the Director of Crisis Services at Pawnee Mental Health. The 11-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit provides voluntary treatment for those experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Individuals receive intensive therapeutic services in a warm, supportive environment and then are assisted with transitioning back into the community with continued care and support.
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Cathie Bear is a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Her focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. She achieves this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
Joslyn Roadstrom lost her son at 22 months. She shares with us her journey of grief and depression. She became a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. She is also a certified death doula through DoulaGivers International and a certified Grief Educator through David Kessler.
Joslyn shares her journey of how hating and loving her grief began to unfold. Healing from grief has been heart wrenching, eye opening, confusing, an...
AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers, Brad Starnes and Samantha Brown, are long-time educators in the Flint Hills region, and in this episode they share with Lori about the work that they are doing as FHVC PACT Ambassadors.
Dr. Christine Durrett is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist in Manhattan, Kansas, and in this episode, Dr. Durrett addresses concerns for our elderly population that are transitioning into a delicate time of their lives. We discuss dementia, depression and anxiety, and provide some suggestions for families to assist their loved ones in finding help. It's a wonderful discussion. We hope you enjoy it
Sally Linton is an ADHD specialist. Her personal experiences with individuals dealing with ADHD have led her into a career study of the condition. In this episode, Linton gives us advice on how ADHD can be handled in a caring, supportive manner.
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Nate McClendon's journey into mental health challenges began when he and his wife were notified of their 18 year old daughter's sudden death. In this episode, McClendon shares how he navigated the pain and disbelief and forged a way to reach out to others who have also shared a loss of their loved ones.
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Melissa's experience in losing her sister to suicide in 2006 inspired her to create Beacon of Hope, a local non-profit suicide prevention organization located in Emporia, KS. The work on suicide prevention efforts help those who are dealing with ideation. Beacon of Hope is active with a number of events that raise awareness of their services and provide training to teach others about recognizing the signs of those that are de...
Jareem Dowling is a coach for K-State Basketball. He tells his personal story of depression and grieving following the death of his brother. Coach also shares how his experiences have helped address mental health concerns with players and students.
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We had a wonderful opportunity to visit with 2 authors from opposite sides of the country in this P.A.C.T. episode. Gina Cavalier joins us from Oxnard, California and Dr. Amelia Kelley checks in from Cary, North Carolina. They share their stories and inspirations that lead them to their chosen careers in helping people in distress.
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Dane Jorento is a licensed BCA Holistic Mental Health Therapist based in St. Paul Minnesota. He is also an author and artisit whose works reach out to young people dealing with mental health challenges.. He is an Innovative, creative problem solver who reaches others through a holistic approach to mental health. It's a refreshing approach to mental health care.
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Brayden Merrill is currently a senior at Manhattan High School in Kansas. In this episode of the FHVC Suicide P.A.C.T. Podcast, Brayden tells about his journey dealing with the challenges of being a student during the Covid 19 pandemic.
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Dr. Kristie Clark returns as our guest in this episode. She started Victory Clinic in Junction City
in January, 2023, and has since added clinics in Manhattan, Dodge City and
Lansing/Leavenworth, Kansas. In this FHVC Suicide P.A.C.T. episode, Dr. Clark shares how
new treatments, such as TMS and Spravato, can help individuals dealing with mental health
challenges.
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In 2020, Cheyenne Strunk of Wamego, lost her dad to suicide. He was a lifelong farmer in western Kansas. Cheyenne and her husband, Tim, share their story and tell the need and resources available to prevent suicides in the farm communities.
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Dr. Kristie Clark started Victory Clinic in Junction City in January, 2023, and has since added clinics in Manhattan, Dodge City and Lansing/Leavenworth, Kansas. In this FHVC Suicide P.A.C.T. episode, Dr. Clark shares how new treatments, such as TMS and Spravato, can help individuals dealing with mental health challenges.
There’s so much good information here that we’re bringing Dr. Clark back!
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There’s a new effort that has been developed to connecting patients with mental health professionals. MHKMentalHealth is a website that has been developed by some Manhattan-based mental health professionals that not only helps patients get connected, but also connects health care providers with other professionals in the community. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Sarah Wesch, tells Lori and Dave how the website was developed an...
The Flint Hills Wellness Coalition is an organization that was established in Manhattan to explore and advance health care needs, including mental health opportunities throughout the Flint Hills region. Deb Nuss is the Director of the Coalition, and she shares the challenges in the community and discuss the work being done to help those in need.
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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.
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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.
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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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