On today’s show, Melvina and Carol host Alethea Lambert and Mary McQuown from Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to talk about peer recovery support and specialists. “A peer support specialist is a person with “lived experience” who has … Continue reading Recovery Is – Peer Support
On today’s show, guest Jason Kamras joins Melvina and Carol to talk about the impact of COVID on Richmond kids and families. He describes some of the means the school district is managing education amid a pandemic: repurposing the buses … Continue reading Recovery Is… Managing COVID in Richmond City Schools with Jason Kamras
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A group of African-American women come in to talk about the impact of racism on their lives, working in the anti-violence and advocacy cause areas. Listen here Continue reading African-American Women and Racism
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Today Carol talks with Todd Stonnell and Andrea Shipley of Williamsville Wellness Center about art therapy and mindfulness therapies with those recovering from addictive disorders. Continue reading Alternative Therapies for Addictive Disorders
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Today Carol talks with NAMI of Central Virginia staff member, Jeff Conley, on policy for mental health services and programs for those in recovery and Sammy Styles of Peer to Ear. ? Continue reading A Conversation with NAMI
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Today Carol talks with Del McWhortle about Virginia Organizing about the school to prison pipeline, healthcare and medicaid expansion and getting organized in your community. Continue reading A Conversation with Virginia Organizing
