The Point on KPOV

The tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary School has deeply affected our community. Paul Roger talks with Casey Munck and Julian Pijuan from NAMI Central Oregon about how adults can begin to process this loss, how we can talk with our children about death, violence and fear, and how we can help our families and neighbors find their footing in the days and weeks ahead.

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Molly Honea, Development and Communications Manager from Think Wild, talks about the magnificent journey of millions of birds during migration season. She offers a variety of strategies we can put in place to provide dark skies and nutrition to promote safe passage. thinkwildco.org

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The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County organizes programs based on their belief that the freedom to vote is a nonpartisan issue. Their candidate forums - which are open to the public not only to attend, but also to submit questions - are starting on September 30th. 

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The Shine a Light Vigil at Drake Park aims to bring awareness to mental illness and build community. Anyone is welcome to attend the 24-hour long event to shine a light with a glow stick on the footbridge at Drake Park in Bend.

Nico Carpinelli is Executive Director of HUE - Hearts Unknown Education, Casey Munck is Regional Director of NAMI Central Oregon, and Dr. Maya Heck is Clinical Director and Board President of HUE. 

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COPY project coordinator Bob Moore shares the need for volunteers to work with children of at least one incarcerated parent, a program that has been a part of Central Oregon for more than 20 years.

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This conversation is about racism and the need for an inclusive perspective on the history of the nation and the world to help bridge the gap between races. Marcus LeGrand, Bend-LaPine School Board Member and Advisor/Coordinator of the COCC Ethnocentric Program and Mark Montgomery, facilitator for Coming To The Table, explore race relations and healing. We are reminded that historical events are seen and experienced differently by various ethnic groups. Often the experiences are sanitized and briefly mentioned, if at all, from the mainstream telling of history.

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Glenn Deveney, Regional Director for Outpatient Services for Serenity Lane Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services, discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by individuals with substance use disorders and their support network of family, friends, and employers.

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Professional Counseling Associate Ofelia Sanchez tells us about the psychological impacts on immigration, and where Latinos can find support right here in Central Oregon.

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Claire Merydith talks with Catalina Sánchez Frank, Executive Director of Central Oregon's Latino Community Association. Catalina shares personal stories of immigrating to the U.S. from Colombia in the 1990's, and sheds light on the emotional issues that many immigrants are grappling with.

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Author Elizabeth Orr joins forces with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sarah Peterson to tell us about the Enneagram. This personality model consists of nine different types, and many say it can help us understand ourselves and improve our relationships.

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