Healthy Connections: A podcast for Union County and Marysville Teens

Healthy Connections: A podcast for Union County and Marysville Teens

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Healthy Connections: A podcast for Union County and Marysville Teens episodes

  • Red Ribbon Week

    Join Trent and Nancy this month as we come back from our hiatus to talk about Red Ribbon Week, Great American Smokeout, Drug Takeback Day, and more! We have lots of great information to share about keeping you and your family safe as well as information on TPLA and opportunities for high school students to get involved with prevention while earning a stipend! We also feature special guests - Lauren Putz of the Health Department and Nate Sachs of the Marysville Police Division.

    29 min
  • Episode 5 June is Pride Month

    Today's Guests

    Lane Community Education Research Manager for Kaleidoscope Youth Center in Columbus: https://www.kycohio.org/

    Betty from Union County Rainbow Coalition: https://ucrainbow.org/

    This program is sponsored by the Union County Drug- Free Coalition. Check out our website for more information. www.uc-talks.com



    27 min
  • Episode 4: TPLA Takeover

    On this episode of Healthy Connections, your usual hosts have been replaced by the amazing students of the Teen Prevention Leadership Academy. Teen Prevention Leadership Academy or TPLA is a group of young people dedicated to understanding and implementing prevention programming in their community. Your host this week is Nevin Digney, joined by Gigi Bix, Emily Williams, Jake Shafer, Jared Larriuz, and Tallie Crabtree - along with special guest Sawyer Bix, an incoming Junior at THE Ohio State University. Join us as we discuss topics like finding friends in college, making responsible choices when it comes to substance use, and more on this special episode - TPLA TAKEOVER!!!


    If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health or substance use issues, please contact our 24/7 hotline: 800-731-5577 or text 4help to 85511.


    FACEBOOK LINKS:


    Union Co. Drug-Free Coalition: https://www.facebook.com/UCDFC?mibextid=ZbWKwL


    COALITION LINKS:


    ucdrugfree.org


    Uc-talks.com

    29 min
  • Episode 3: Binge Information, Not Alcohol

    Join your host, Prevention Education Specialist, Trent Hoge and our guests, Mike Garey, OCPC with PASS, Julia Nelson, OCPSA with PASS and the National Guard, and Lauren Putz, Health Educator with the Union County Health Dept. as we discuss alcohol, binge drinking, low risk drinking guidelines, and how to stay safe as holidays and events commonly associated with drinking are right around the corner. 

    If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health or substance use issues, please contact our 24/7 hotline: 800-731-5577 or text 4help to 85511.


    FACEBOOK LINKS:

    Union Co. Drug-Free Coalition: https://www.facebook.com/UCDFC?mibextid=ZbWKwL


    COALITION LINKS:

    ucdrugfree.org

    Uc-talks.com


    LAUREN PUTZ'S EMAIL (PROM Promise Info):

    36 min
  • Episode 2: Relationships, Prevention, and You

    Join us this month for a special Valentine’s Day episode of Healthy Connections! What role does prevention play in relationships? How does social media affect our relationships? How do teens have tough conversations with their communities about healthy relationships? Join us as Trent and Nancy try to find answers to these questions and more. Our guests this month include Gigi Bix - a soon-to-be OSU student and community organizer, and Robin McNeal and Doryan Miller - Teen Advocates with Turning Point, a domestic violence shelter and resource hub. 


    If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health or substance use issues, please contact our 24/7 hotline: 800-731-5577 or text 4help to 85511.


    FACEBOOK LINKS:


    Union Co. Drug-Free Coalition: https://www.facebook.com/UCDFC?mibextid=ZbWKwL


    Turning Point: https://www.facebook.com/TurningPoint1979


    COALITION LINKS:


    ucdrugfree.org


    Uc-talks.com


    TURNING POINT LINKS:


    loveisrespect.org


    https://www.turningpoint6.org/


    TURNING POINT CRISIS LINE: 


    800-232-6505


    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 1: Relaunch

    Welcome to the official relaunch of the Union County Ohio Drug-Free Coalition Podcast! This is Healthy Connections, hosted by Trent Hoge - a prevention education specialist working for PASS Marysville - and guest-starring Nancy Beals - The Union County Drug-Free Coalition Coordinator. On this episode, we discuss the coalition, Teen Prevention Leadership Academy, the state of substance use in Union County, and upcoming events like the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day! There is even a giveaway that starts during this episode. Listen to find out more!

    Here are the contest rules: 1. like and follow the Avalon Theatre and the Union COunty Drug-Free Coalition on Facebook, and tag someone you'd take with you! 2. For a bonus entry share this post to your stories and tag both pages in it! 3. Two possible entries for both pages and tagging someone, and the bonus entry for sharing it to your story means you can enter a maximum of three times per person! The show is playing February 17th & 18th at 7pm. The winner can choose which night they want.

    FACEBOOK LINKS:

    Union Co. Drug-Free Coalition: https://www.facebook.com/UCDFC?mibextid=ZbWKwL

    Union Co. Teen Prevention Leadership Academy: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089335570900&mibextid=ZbWKwL

    The Avalon Theatre: https://www.facebook.com/theavalontheatre/?mibextid=ZbWKwL

    INSTAGRAM:

    Union Co. Teen Prevention Leadership Academy: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnNcwEQL6-f/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    SURVEYS

    Super Bowl Survey: https://forms.gle/qjRMMSYQFTeKzdBE6

    TPLA Student Survey:

    https://forms.gle/eqHbM1QDbLj7HBfHA

    COALITION LINKS:

    ucdrugfree.org

    uc-talks.com

    13 min
  • Richwood Independent Fair 2022 (Video Version for Spotify)

    On Spotify, check out this video version of our interviews recorded from the Richwood Independent Fair.  Here, the many ways teens are positively engaged in the community. Interviews with Fair Manager Cody Johnson, 4-H Coordinator Christy Lee, 2021 Richwood Fair Queen Kaylee Brestle, North Union FFA Officer Chloe Hall, plus Buckeye Guy drops by!

    37 min
  • Richwood Fair 2022

    Check out these interviews recorded from the Richwood Independent Fair.  Here, the many ways teens are positively engaged in the community. Interviews with Fair Manager Cody Johnson, 4-H Coordinator Christy Lee, 2021 Richwood Fair Queen Kaylee Brestle, North Union FFA Officer Chloe Hall, plus Buckeye Guy drops by!

    37 min
  • The Opioid Crisis: Fentanyl, Delta 8 THC, and Local Resources for Help

    The Opioid Crisis has been a problem for a while. What efforts are happening in Union County to decrease drug overdoses? In this episode, we discuss overdoses, Fentanyl, what to do in an emergency, and local resources. Plus, what is Delta 8 THC?


    The Guests:

    Tori Smith, Maryhaven Community Navigator

    Lindsay Fetherolf, Drug Overdose Prevention Coordinator with the Union County Health Department

    Nancy Beals, Coordinator of the Union County Drug Free Coalition


    RESOURCE LINKS:

    https://uc-talks.com/

    https://maryhaven.com/

    Contact Nancy:

    Contact Tori:

    Tori’s work phone: 380-201-8566

    Contact Lindsay:

    25 min

About Healthy Connections: A podcast for Union County and Marysville Teens

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Tools and tips for teens and parents on making healthy connections, engaging with local resources, and supporting drug free choices.