Healthy Connections: A podcast for Union County and Marysville Teens

October is Substance Abuse Awareness Month, so in this episode, Pete and the guests discuss upcoming local events and organizations that help reduce substance abuse. Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 23 from 10 am-2 pm. 

The Guests: 

-Megan Rufty, Registered Applicant, Prevention Specialist with Prevention Awareness Support Service (PASS)

-Lieutenant Matt Warden, Union County Sherriff's Office

-Nancy Beals, Coordinator of the Union County Drug-Free Coalition 

In this episode, Pete Emmons talks to members of law enforcement about the Crisis Intervention Team. Topics include training, collaboration, de-escalation, and more. 

The Guests:

-Morgan Brown, Deputy with the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Crisis Intervention Team Member & Critical Incident Stress Management Team Coordinator

-Rich Crabtree, Deputy Sheriff with the Union County Sheriff’s Office

-Josh Dillahunt, Marysville Police Department Officer and Coordinator of the Comprehensive Intervention Crisis Program

Resources:

Union County Sheriff’s Office: 937-645-4100 

Marysville Police Department: 937-645-7300 

Crisis Hotline Through Mary Haven: 1-800-731-5577, or text 4help to 85511 

It can be hard to transition into a new routine, especially since the pandemic. Host Pete Emmons interviews guests about preparing for the upcoming school year. 

The Guests:

Corie Bix, Director at United Way of Union County for information on programs and services please visit their website. 

UnitedwayofUnionCounty.org

Rich Baird, Superintendent at North Union Local Schools. For more information on North Union Local Schools visit their website at: 

N-union.k.12.oh.us 

Donna Cullman, Executive Assistant at the Hope Center in Marysville. Information on the Hope Center can be found at: 

Hopecenterohio.org

And for more information on preventing teen alcohol or drug usage please visit us at UC-talks.com, or UCdrugfree.org

How do court systems and programs work together to help families dealing with drug addiction? Host Pete Emmons finds out by interviewing 2 guests that have worked together for many years.

The Guests:

-Charlotte Coleman Eufinger, recently retired Judge of the Union County Probate & Juvenile Court

-Dr. Robert Ahern, Ohio State College of Social Work Lecturer, and former Clinical Director & Chief of Staff of the Probate and Juvenile Court. 

To make a contribution to the Families Matter Fund contact the Union County Community Foundation. https://www.unioncountyfoundation.org

Pete and our guests discuss the increase in fatal drug overdoses, especially relating to fentanyl.

The Guests:

   -Union County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Rich Crabtree

   -Lindsay Fetherolf, Health Educator with The Union County Health Department

   -Lance Emberling, Lead Investigator with The Union County Coroner’s Office

LINKS

    Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County: https://www.mhrbuc.org/

    Union County Drug Free Coalition: http://www.ucdrugfree.org/

    Union County Talks: https://uc-talks.com/

    Opioid Awareness – Union County Health Department Clinics: https://uchdclinic.org/opioid-awareness/

    Union County Coroner contact: https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/coroner-home

We return to the topic of teen vaping in this episode. Host Pete Emmons talks to our guests about the effects of vaping, signs a teenager might be vaping, and resources to use to quit vaping and stay connected to others. 

The Guests:

-Shawn Sech, Director of Health Promotion & Planning at the Union County Health Department

-Ken Chaffin, Principal of the Marysville STEM Early College High School

-Nicole, Social Worker and Parent of a teen who has vaped

Pete Emmons speaks with guests about college student alcohol use, the problems it causes, and what can be done to reduce it.

The Guests:

Sergeant Tom Gerber of the State Highway Patrol

Nancy Beals, Union County Drug-Free Coalition Coordinator

And via Zoom, Julianna Fellows, Community Prevention Manager with Prevention Action Alliance

Pete Emmons interviews guests about the scope of teen dating violence, the warning signs to watch out for, and local help for victims. 

The Guests:

-Robin McNeal, Teen Advocate for Turning Point in Marysville

-From the Marysville Police Department: Detective Dennis Flanagan and Officer Amy Findley

-Catherine Weeks, TRIAD Coordinator and Victim of Crime Advocate

The Mosaic Project is a program that improves access to mental health care and provides support for parents. As the Mosaic Project prepares to expand, host Pete Emmons interviews two guests working on the program. 

The Guests:

-Randi Bargo-Smith, Youth Systems of Care Director for the Union County Mental Health & Recovery Board

-Wren Hawkins, Lead Family Coordinator for the Union County Mental Health & Recovery Board

The pandemic has made it challenging for youth to safely engage in activities with their peers. In this episode, host Pete Emmons talks with leaders from the Union County YMCA about what’s available at the Y for youth and teens.

The Guests:

-Rachael Baxter, Youth Development Director

-Brandi Hibbs, Membership Director

-Mary Ann Coachman, Wellness Director