Real Talk with Jesse and Sherrard

Join Jesse and Sherrard as they have some real talk with the Louisiana 988 Dream Team! Learn more about the 988 system in Louisiana with Erin Sims, LPC-S of VIA LINK and Heather Kleckinger, LPC of LACG, the two 988 contact centers in Louisiana as they discuss our work with 988 and of course, 988 Day! This year will be the second annual 988 Day, on September 8th (9/8) and VIA LINK and LACG will be hosting 988 Day at the Capitol!

Links:

www.vialink.org

www.louisiana988.org

www.helpforgambling.org

Join Jesse and Sherrard for some Real Talk about real stress.  Let's normalize that it is okay to feel stressed and that we can do the people we care about a great service by just listening!  Join the hosts as they not only have some real talk but some real listening - and surprise guests at the end!

Join Jesse and Sherrard as they have some real talk with Scott Waldrop of the Bryce River Foundation. In this episode we talk about the Bryce River Foundation, their event: Riding Towards Tomorrow, and get real in talking about advocacy and support for mental health, grief, and suicide.

Links:

https://www.bryceriverfoundation.org

bikereg.com - riding towards tomorrow

Join Jesse and Sherrard as they have some real talk with Councilmember Lesli Harris of New Orleans City Council District B. They dive into important initiatives on homelessness, community growth and collaboration, and of course some real talk on self care and balancing passion with personal wellness.

Links:

@lesliharrishomeforgoodneworleans.orgMSY_miniatures

Join Jesse and Sherrard as they discuss (and in Sherrard's case snack on) their go-to wellness snacks and have some real talk about nutrition's link to our mental health.

Join Jesse and Sherrard as they have some real talk about a virtual reality training VIA LINK participated in and dive into a discussion about safe storage, self surrender, safety planning, and 988!Contacts for Resources Discussed:

www.armoryproject.org

www.vialink.org

Ronell Day - [email protected]

Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Cell: (504)390-8437

In this episode Jesse and Sherrard are joined by VIA LINK's own Vice President of Administration & Operations, Shercole King! Tune in to learn more about the Marguerite Redwine Awards and for some real talk about self care and office wellness

Join Jesse and Sherrard as they have some real talk with Mrs. Louisiana - Courtney Vicari, who keeps it real as our reigning queen with a platform of advocacy for mental health and suicide prevention!

Join Jesse and Sherrard as they have some Real Talk with Alfred Banks; a multi-award winning, Grammy-nominated rapper and singer from New Orleans, who has used his art to spread awareness for mental health and suicide

Follow our guest at: www.UnderdogCentral.com and @UnderDogCentral

Join Jesse and Sherrard as they have some real talk with VIA LINK Director of Outreach and Advocacy, Erin Sims, LPC-S. In today's episode we talk about ways to keep informed with policy and legislation and how to find the balance in maintaining your self-maintenance while keeping yourself informed.