Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:41:08 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1955027 en-us © 2026 Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. yes 87833dc3-a6c7-5bfb-b1ce-8f3420cba74e episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1dv0emoyc9g5y7goyh2jvtyb3jwt?.jpg Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. David Cook Part 1 - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E14 David Cook Part 1 - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E14 This episodes topic ventures into territory we haven't discussed yet, and it's intriguing!  David Cook us a certified therapist with Venture Counseling in Manhattan, KS, and we discuss some of the benefits and challenges of using "magic mushrooms" for treatment of depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges. 

]]> This episodes topic ventures into territory we haven't discussed yet, and it's intriguing!  David Cook us a certified therapist with Venture Counseling in Manhattan, KS, and we discuss some of the benefits and challenges of using "magic mushrooms" for treatment of depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19093984 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1337 3 14 full false Emily and Chaz - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E13 Emily and Chaz - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E13 Emily and Chaz Mailey are married and represent two different entities.  Emily is a professor in kinesiology at K-State. Chaz is a licensed psychologist in private practice.  This is a wonderful discussion on the impact nature can have on your mental wellness.

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#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

]]> Emily and Chaz Mailey are married and represent two different entities.  Emily is a professor in kinesiology at K-State. Chaz is a licensed psychologist in private practice.  This is a wonderful discussion on the impact nature can have on your mental wellness.

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

]]> Buzzsprout-18793996 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0600 1290 3 13 full false Shari and Chris - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E12 Shari and Chris - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E12 Shari La Grange-Aulich returns to the P.A.C.T. studio and is joined by Chris Wilson, who along with her husband, Ron, own the Lazy T Ranch just southwest of Manhattan.  In this episode, Shari and Chris tell Lori about how being in nature can  provide positive impacts for those who are struggling with some mental health challenges.


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

lazytranch.us



]]> Shari La Grange-Aulich returns to the P.A.C.T. studio and is joined by Chris Wilson, who along with her husband, Ron, own the Lazy T Ranch just southwest of Manhattan.  In this episode, Shari and Chris tell Lori about how being in nature can  provide positive impacts for those who are struggling with some mental health challenges.


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

lazytranch.us



]]> Buzzsprout-18722119 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0600 1308 3 12 full false Eric Kirsch - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E11 Eric Kirsch - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E11 Eric Kirsch is the Sheriff of Wabaunsee County.  He's become known throughout the state for his insightful and somewhat whimsical social media posts, with over 5,000 followers.


In this episode, Sheriff Kirsch shares his story of growing up in New York City, his service in the US Marines, PTSD, alcohol abuse, recovery, faith and law and order.

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

]]> Eric Kirsch is the Sheriff of Wabaunsee County.  He's become known throughout the state for his insightful and somewhat whimsical social media posts, with over 5,000 followers.


In this episode, Sheriff Kirsch shares his story of growing up in New York City, his service in the US Marines, PTSD, alcohol abuse, recovery, faith and law and order.

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

]]> Buzzsprout-18673633 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0600 1202 3 11 full false Light MHK - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E10 Light MHK - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E10 LightMHK supports mental health and wellness by removing barriers to care for those struggling with mental health challenges in the Greater Manhattan Kansas area, including Wamego and Junction City.  In this PACT episode, Deanna Nitschke and Jill Jacoby talk about the work Light MHK does and the lives they touch.  There's also a bit of info about a new fundraiser scheduled for January 31st!

LightMHK.com

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

]]> LightMHK supports mental health and wellness by removing barriers to care for those struggling with mental health challenges in the Greater Manhattan Kansas area, including Wamego and Junction City.  In this PACT episode, Deanna Nitschke and Jill Jacoby talk about the work Light MHK does and the lives they touch.  There's also a bit of info about a new fundraiser scheduled for January 31st!

LightMHK.com

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

]]> Buzzsprout-18591101 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 1043 3 10 full false Brad Starnes - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E9 Brad Starnes - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E9 Grieving during the Holiday season is a challenge for many. Today we talk about what that is like for those who are missing their loved ones. 

Joining us today for a frank discussion on handling grief during the holidays and beyond is our FHVC PACT Ambassador, and RSVP of Riley County volunteer, Brad Starnes.


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

]]> Grieving during the Holiday season is a challenge for many. Today we talk about what that is like for those who are missing their loved ones. 

Joining us today for a frank discussion on handling grief during the holidays and beyond is our FHVC PACT Ambassador, and RSVP of Riley County volunteer, Brad Starnes.


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

]]> Buzzsprout-18391330 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600 1832 3 9 full false Jan and Carolyn - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E8 Jan and Carolyn - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E8 Jan and Carolyn share their life experiences as widowed women.  Jan's husband passed unexpectedly.  Carolyn's husband was ill and disabled for many years due to war illnesses.  Their journeys are tied together, but their individual paths through the grieving process are quite different.  Enjoy hearing how they continue to deal and grow in grief.

]]> Jan and Carolyn share their life experiences as widowed women.  Jan's husband passed unexpectedly.  Carolyn's husband was ill and disabled for many years due to war illnesses.  Their journeys are tied together, but their individual paths through the grieving process are quite different.  Enjoy hearing how they continue to deal and grow in grief.

]]> Buzzsprout-18076986 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0500 1992 3 8 full false Amanda Yenzer - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E5 Amanda Yenzer - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E5 Amanda Yenzer is the Director of Crisis Services at Pawnee Mental Health. The 11-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit provides voluntary treatment for those experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Individuals receive intensive therapeutic services in a warm, supportive environment and then are assisted with transitioning back into the community with continued care and support. 


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention#SuicideAwareness


mcfks.org#GMCF#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

]]> Amanda Yenzer is the Director of Crisis Services at Pawnee Mental Health. The 11-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit provides voluntary treatment for those experiencing an acute mental health crisis. Individuals receive intensive therapeutic services in a warm, supportive environment and then are assisted with transitioning back into the community with continued care and support. 


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention#SuicideAwareness


mcfks.org#GMCF#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

]]> Buzzsprout-17677717 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0500 1418 3 5 full false Cathie Bear - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E6 Cathie Bear - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E6 Cathie Bear is a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Her focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. She achieves this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.

]]> Cathie Bear is a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Her focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. She achieves this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.

]]> Buzzsprout-17680679 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1170 3 6 full false Jocelyn - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E7 Jocelyn - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E7 Joslyn Roadstrom lost her son at 22 months. She shares with us her journey of grief and depression. She became a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. She is also a certified death doula through DoulaGivers International and a certified Grief Educator through David Kessler.
Joslyn shares her journey of how hating and loving her grief began to unfold.  Healing from grief has been heart wrenching, eye opening, confusing, and a gift.

]]> Joslyn Roadstrom lost her son at 22 months. She shares with us her journey of grief and depression. She became a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. She is also a certified death doula through DoulaGivers International and a certified Grief Educator through David Kessler.
Joslyn shares her journey of how hating and loving her grief began to unfold.  Healing from grief has been heart wrenching, eye opening, confusing, and a gift.

]]> Buzzsprout-17680706 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500 1340 3 7 full false Brad Starnes and Samantha Brown - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E4 Brad Starnes and Samantha Brown - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E4 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers, Brad Starnes and Samantha Brown, are long-time educators in the Flint Hills region, and in this episode they share with Lori about the work that they are doing as FHVC PACT Ambassadors.

]]> AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers, Brad Starnes and Samantha Brown, are long-time educators in the Flint Hills region, and in this episode they share with Lori about the work that they are doing as FHVC PACT Ambassadors.

]]> Buzzsprout-17677659 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0500 1431 3 4 full false Dr. Christine Durrett - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E3 Dr. Christine Durrett - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S3 E3  Dr. Christine Durrett is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist in Manhattan, Kansas, and in this episode, Dr. Durrett addresses concerns for our elderly population that are transitioning into a delicate time of their lives.  We discuss dementia, depression and anxiety, and provide some suggestions for families to assist their loved ones in finding help.  It's a wonderful discussion.  We hope you enjoy it


www.FlintHillsNeuropsych.com


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention#SuicideAwareness


mcfks.org#GMCF#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

]]>  Dr. Christine Durrett is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist in Manhattan, Kansas, and in this episode, Dr. Durrett addresses concerns for our elderly population that are transitioning into a delicate time of their lives.  We discuss dementia, depression and anxiety, and provide some suggestions for families to assist their loved ones in finding help.  It's a wonderful discussion.  We hope you enjoy it


www.FlintHillsNeuropsych.com


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention#SuicideAwareness


mcfks.org#GMCF#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

]]> Buzzsprout-17584185 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1353 3 3 full false Sally Linton - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T S3 E2 Sally Linton - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T S3 E2 Sally Linton is an ADHD specialist.  Her personal experiences with individuals dealing with ADHD have led her into a career study of the condition.  In this episode, Linton gives us advice on how ADHD can be handled in a caring, supportive manner. 


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention#SuicideAwareness


mcfks.org#GMCF#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

]]> Sally Linton is an ADHD specialist.  Her personal experiences with individuals dealing with ADHD have led her into a career study of the condition.  In this episode, Linton gives us advice on how ADHD can be handled in a caring, supportive manner. 


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention#SuicideAwareness


mcfks.org#GMCF#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

]]> Buzzsprout-17489142 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1204 3 2 full false Nate McClendon - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T S3 E1 Nate McClendon - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T S3 E1 Nate McClendon's journey into mental health challenges began when he and his wife were notified of their 18 year old daughter's sudden death.  In this episode, McClendon shares how he navigated the pain and disbelief and forged a way to reach out to others who have also shared a loss of their loved ones. 


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention#SuicideAwareness


mcfks.org#GMCF#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

]]> Nate McClendon's journey into mental health challenges began when he and his wife were notified of their 18 year old daughter's sudden death.  In this episode, McClendon shares how he navigated the pain and disbelief and forged a way to reach out to others who have also shared a loss of their loved ones. 


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention#SuicideAwareness


mcfks.org#GMCF#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

]]> Buzzsprout-17407229 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:00:00 -0500 1370 3 1 full false Melissa Owen - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 27 Melissa Owen - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 27 Melissa's experience in losing her sister to suicide in 2006 inspired her to create Beacon of Hope, a local non-profit suicide prevention organization located in Emporia, KS.  The work on suicide prevention efforts help those who are dealing with ideation. Beacon of Hope is active with a number of events that raise awareness of their services and provide training to teach others about recognizing the signs of those that are dealing with their challenges.

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention#SuicideAwareness


mcfks.org#GMCF#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation


hopelinks.org620-412-8335

melissa.owen@hopelinks.org#hopelinksustogether

]]> Melissa's experience in losing her sister to suicide in 2006 inspired her to create Beacon of Hope, a local non-profit suicide prevention organization located in Emporia, KS.  The work on suicide prevention efforts help those who are dealing with ideation. Beacon of Hope is active with a number of events that raise awareness of their services and provide training to teach others about recognizing the signs of those that are dealing with their challenges.

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention#SuicideAwareness


mcfks.org#GMCF#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation


hopelinks.org620-412-8335

melissa.owen@hopelinks.org#hopelinksustogether

]]> Buzzsprout-16097350 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0600 1417 2 27 full false Jareem Dowling - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 26 Jareem Dowling - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 26 Jareem Dowling is a coach for K-State Basketball.  He tells his personal story of depression and grieving following the death of his brother.  Coach also shares how his experiences have helped address mental health concerns with players and students.


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org


]]> Jareem Dowling is a coach for K-State Basketball.  He tells his personal story of depression and grieving following the death of his brother.  Coach also shares how his experiences have helped address mental health concerns with players and students.


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org


]]> Buzzsprout-16018658 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0500 1648 2 26 full false Amelia Kelley and Gina Cavalier - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 25 Amelia Kelley and Gina Cavalier - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 25 We had a wonderful opportunity to visit with 2 authors from opposite sides of the country  in this P.A.C.T. episode.  Gina Cavalier joins us from Oxnard, California and Dr. Amelia Kelley checks in from Cary, North Carolina.  They share their stories and inspirations that lead them to their chosen careers in helping people in distress.


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

Kelley-Counseling.com

TheLiberatedHealer.com

]]> We had a wonderful opportunity to visit with 2 authors from opposite sides of the country  in this P.A.C.T. episode.  Gina Cavalier joins us from Oxnard, California and Dr. Amelia Kelley checks in from Cary, North Carolina.  They share their stories and inspirations that lead them to their chosen careers in helping people in distress.


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

Kelley-Counseling.com

TheLiberatedHealer.com

]]> Buzzsprout-15988464 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:00:00 -0500 1769 2 25 full false Dane Jorento - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 24 Dane Jorento - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 24 Dane Jorento is a licensed BCA Holistic Mental Health Therapist based in St. Paul Minnesota.  He is also an author and artisit whose works reach out to young people dealing with mental health challenges.. He is an Innovative, creative problem solver who reaches others through a holistic approach to mental health.  It's a refreshing approach to mental health care.

www.EmotionalPowers.com

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

]]> Dane Jorento is a licensed BCA Holistic Mental Health Therapist based in St. Paul Minnesota.  He is also an author and artisit whose works reach out to young people dealing with mental health challenges.. He is an Innovative, creative problem solver who reaches others through a holistic approach to mental health.  It's a refreshing approach to mental health care.

www.EmotionalPowers.com

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness

#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org

]]> Buzzsprout-15974464 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1131 2 24 full false Brayden Merrill - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 24 Brayden Merrill - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 24 Brayden Merrill is currently a senior at Manhattan High School in Kansas. In this episode of the FHVC Suicide P.A.C.T. Podcast, Brayden tells about his journey dealing with the challenges of being a student during the Covid 19 pandemic.



FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com 
#FlintHillsVolunteerCenter 
#AmeriCorps #suicideprevention #suicidetreatment #suicideawareness 
#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation #GMCF 
mcfks.org

]]> Brayden Merrill is currently a senior at Manhattan High School in Kansas. In this episode of the FHVC Suicide P.A.C.T. Podcast, Brayden tells about his journey dealing with the challenges of being a student during the Covid 19 pandemic.



FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com 
#FlintHillsVolunteerCenter 
#AmeriCorps #suicideprevention #suicidetreatment #suicideawareness 
#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation #GMCF 
mcfks.org

]]> Buzzsprout-15959996 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1005 2 23 full false Dr. Kristie Clark - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 23 Dr. Kristie Clark - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 23 Dr. Kristie Clark returns as our guest in this episode. She started Victory Clinic in Junction City
in January, 2023, and has since added clinics in Manhattan, Dodge City and
Lansing/Leavenworth, Kansas. In this FHVC Suicide P.A.C.T. episode, Dr. Clark shares how
new treatments, such as TMS and Spravato, can help individuals dealing with mental health
challenges. 

VictoryClinics.com 
785-209-3779  
GenesSight.com 
SpravatoHCP.com 
ClinicalTMSSociety.org 
#TMS #Spravato #TreatmentResistantDepression 
#HealDepressionWithoutMeds #HopeForDepression 
 
FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com 
#FlintHillsVolunteerCenter 
#AmeriCorps #suicideprevention #suicidetreatment #suicideawareness 
#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation #GMCF 
mcfks.org

]]> Dr. Kristie Clark returns as our guest in this episode. She started Victory Clinic in Junction City
in January, 2023, and has since added clinics in Manhattan, Dodge City and
Lansing/Leavenworth, Kansas. In this FHVC Suicide P.A.C.T. episode, Dr. Clark shares how
new treatments, such as TMS and Spravato, can help individuals dealing with mental health
challenges. 

VictoryClinics.com 
785-209-3779  
GenesSight.com 
SpravatoHCP.com 
ClinicalTMSSociety.org 
#TMS #Spravato #TreatmentResistantDepression 
#HealDepressionWithoutMeds #HopeForDepression 
 
FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com 
#FlintHillsVolunteerCenter 
#AmeriCorps #suicideprevention #suicidetreatment #suicideawareness 
#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation #GMCF 
mcfks.org

]]> Buzzsprout-15906754 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0500 1351 2 23 full false Cheyenne and Tim Strunk - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 22 Cheyenne and Tim Strunk - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 22 In 2020, Cheyenne Strunk of Wamego, lost her dad to suicide.  He was a lifelong farmer in western Kansas.  Cheyenne and her husband, Tim, share their story and tell the need and resources available to prevent suicides in the farm communities.


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness


#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org


KansasAgStress.org

]]> In 2020, Cheyenne Strunk of Wamego, lost her dad to suicide.  He was a lifelong farmer in western Kansas.  Cheyenne and her husband, Tim, share their story and tell the need and resources available to prevent suicides in the farm communities.


FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention  #SuicideAwareness


#GMCF  #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

mcfks.org


KansasAgStress.org

]]> Buzzsprout-15831116 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1720 2 22 full false Dr. Kristie Clark - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 21 Dr. Kristie Clark - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 21 Dr. Kristie Clark started Victory Clinic in Junction City in January, 2023, and has since added clinics in Manhattan, Dodge City and Lansing/Leavenworth, Kansas. In this FHVC Suicide P.A.C.T. episode, Dr. Clark shares how new treatments, such as TMS and Spravato, can help individuals dealing with mental health challenges. 


There’s so much good information here that we’re bringing Dr. Clark back! 


VictoryClinics.com 

785-209-3779 

GenesSight.com 

SpravatoHCP.com 

ClinicalTMSSociety.org 

#TMS #Spravato #TreatmentResistantDepression 

#HealDepressionWithoutMeds #HopeForDepression 

 

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com 

#FlintHillsVolunteerCenter 

#AmeriCorps #suicideprevention #suicidetreatment #suicideawareness 


#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation #GMCF 

mcfks.org

]]> Dr. Kristie Clark started Victory Clinic in Junction City in January, 2023, and has since added clinics in Manhattan, Dodge City and Lansing/Leavenworth, Kansas. In this FHVC Suicide P.A.C.T. episode, Dr. Clark shares how new treatments, such as TMS and Spravato, can help individuals dealing with mental health challenges. 


There’s so much good information here that we’re bringing Dr. Clark back! 


VictoryClinics.com 

785-209-3779 

GenesSight.com 

SpravatoHCP.com 

ClinicalTMSSociety.org 

#TMS #Spravato #TreatmentResistantDepression 

#HealDepressionWithoutMeds #HopeForDepression 

 

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com 

#FlintHillsVolunteerCenter 

#AmeriCorps #suicideprevention #suicidetreatment #suicideawareness 


#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation #GMCF 

mcfks.org

]]> Buzzsprout-15750824 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1445 2 21 full false Dr. Sarah Wesch - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 20 Dr. Sarah Wesch - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 20 There’s a new effort that has been developed to connecting patients with mental health professionals. MHKMentalHealth is a website that has been developed by some Manhattan-based mental health professionals that not only helps patients get connected, but also connects health care providers with other professionals in the community. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Sarah Wesch, tells Lori and Dave how the website was developed and how it can be helpful. 


MHKMentalHealth.org
#MentalHealth
#GMCF
#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation
mcfks.org
#AmeriCorps
#FlintHillsVolunteerCenter
FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

]]> There’s a new effort that has been developed to connecting patients with mental health professionals. MHKMentalHealth is a website that has been developed by some Manhattan-based mental health professionals that not only helps patients get connected, but also connects health care providers with other professionals in the community. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Sarah Wesch, tells Lori and Dave how the website was developed and how it can be helpful. 


MHKMentalHealth.org
#MentalHealth
#GMCF
#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation
mcfks.org
#AmeriCorps
#FlintHillsVolunteerCenter
FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

]]> Buzzsprout-15676006 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1180 2 20 full false Deb Nuss - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 19 Deb Nuss - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 19 The Flint Hills Wellness Coalition is an organization that was established in Manhattan to explore and advance health care needs, including mental health opportunities throughout the Flint Hills region. Deb Nuss is the Director of the Coalition, and she shares the challenges in the community and discuss the work being done to help those in need.  


FlintHillsWellness.org 

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com 

mcfks.org #GMCF. #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation 

#AmeriCorps 

#suicideawareness. #suicideprevention 

]]> The Flint Hills Wellness Coalition is an organization that was established in Manhattan to explore and advance health care needs, including mental health opportunities throughout the Flint Hills region. Deb Nuss is the Director of the Coalition, and she shares the challenges in the community and discuss the work being done to help those in need.  


FlintHillsWellness.org 

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com 

mcfks.org #GMCF. #GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation 

#AmeriCorps 

#suicideawareness. #suicideprevention 

]]> Buzzsprout-15592142 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1424 2 19 full false Riley County Health Department - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 18 Riley County Health Department - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 18 There's a concerted effort in the Flint Hills Region to tackle the issues that are associated with the availability of opioids and fentanyl.  Julie Gibbs and Jenni Ebert share what Riley County's Health Department is doing to create awareness...for kids AND parents.


RileyCountyKS.gov

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention

]]> There's a concerted effort in the Flint Hills Region to tackle the issues that are associated with the availability of opioids and fentanyl.  Julie Gibbs and Jenni Ebert share what Riley County's Health Department is doing to create awareness...for kids AND parents.


RileyCountyKS.gov

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention

]]> Buzzsprout-15421025 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1074 2 18 full false Jenny Keener - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 17 Jenny Keener - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 17 Jenny Keener is a social worker in West Virginia. She tells the story of addictive behaviors in her family which also led to the passing of her sister.  It's a story of family and faith that begs to be shared.


www.hhomwv.org

www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention

]]> Jenny Keener is a social worker in West Virginia. She tells the story of addictive behaviors in her family which also led to the passing of her sister.  It's a story of family and faith that begs to be shared.


www.hhomwv.org

www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention

]]> Buzzsprout-15390032 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0500 1087 2 17 full false The Hope Ranch - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 16 The Hope Ranch - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 16 The Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with all abilities through horseback riding and equine-assisted activities.  Listen as owners Ken and Cathy Scroggs share life-changing stories on how humans can connect with horses and find hope!


#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#hoperanchks

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention

HopeRanchKS.org

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

]]> The Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with all abilities through horseback riding and equine-assisted activities.  Listen as owners Ken and Cathy Scroggs share life-changing stories on how humans can connect with horses and find hope!


#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#hoperanchks

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention

HopeRanchKS.org

FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com

]]> Buzzsprout-15229362 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 22:00:00 -0500 1669 2 16 full false Eric Martin - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 15 Eric Martin - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 15 Eric Martin is a Recovery Services Manager with Pawnee Mental Health.  On this episode, Eric delves into the challenges many face with mental health and addiction issues.  It's full of stories of hardship, despair, recovery and hope.  


flinthillsvolunteercenter.org

#AmeriCorps

pawnee.org

]]> Eric Martin is a Recovery Services Manager with Pawnee Mental Health.  On this episode, Eric delves into the challenges many face with mental health and addiction issues.  It's full of stories of hardship, despair, recovery and hope.  


flinthillsvolunteercenter.org

#AmeriCorps

pawnee.org

]]> Buzzsprout-15037747 Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1351 2 15 full false Volunteerism - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 14 Volunteerism - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 14 This episode features discussion about how becoming a volunteer can help with your mental health.  Lori brings in 2 staff members from the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, Karen Paulus and  Aillene Aquino, to share stories of the numerous volunteers that have impacted others by sharing their time and talents.


flinthillsvolunteercenter.org

#volunteer #volunteering 

#AmeriCorps

]]> This episode features discussion about how becoming a volunteer can help with your mental health.  Lori brings in 2 staff members from the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, Karen Paulus and  Aillene Aquino, to share stories of the numerous volunteers that have impacted others by sharing their time and talents.


flinthillsvolunteercenter.org

#volunteer #volunteering 

#AmeriCorps

]]> Buzzsprout-14952767 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:00:00 -0500 1498 2 14 full false Jacob Sanderson - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 13 Jacob Sanderson - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 13 Jacob Sanderson is a brilliant man who has been working through several mental illnesses.  Hear him tell his story, and how his art is therapeutic for himself...and has impacted others.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/872491950214519/?ref=share_group_link


mentalandmaterialart@gmail.com


#suicideprevention. 

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

]]> Jacob Sanderson is a brilliant man who has been working through several mental illnesses.  Hear him tell his story, and how his art is therapeutic for himself...and has impacted others.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/872491950214519/?ref=share_group_link


mentalandmaterialart@gmail.com


#suicideprevention. 

#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#AmeriCorps

]]> Buzzsprout-14831675 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0500 1767 2 13 full false Courtney Graby, Shari La Grange Aulich - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 12 Courtney Graby, Shari La Grange Aulich - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 12 Many struggle during the holidays with depression, anxiety and grief.  Courtney Graby, LSCSW with Endeavor Therapeutics, and Sheri La Grange Aulich, Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, join hosts Lori and Dave and share thoughts on how to handle the emotional challenges of the season.


flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention

#HolidayBlues

]]> Many struggle during the holidays with depression, anxiety and grief.  Courtney Graby, LSCSW with Endeavor Therapeutics, and Sheri La Grange Aulich, Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, join hosts Lori and Dave and share thoughts on how to handle the emotional challenges of the season.


flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

#AmeriCorps

#SuicidePrevention

#HolidayBlues

]]> Buzzsprout-14117507 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0600 1523 2 12 full false Celebrate Recovery - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 11 Celebrate Recovery - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 11 Celebrate Recovery is a Christian twelve-step program designed to facilitate recovery from a wide variety of troubling behavior patterns. Mick Tener was a long-time psychologist with the US Army and is currently a therapist with Andrews & Associates in Manhattan, KS.  Mick introduces us to a woman who found help through Celebrate Recovery through the University Christian Church. She tells a powerful story filled with challenges and triumphs.  


www..celebraterecovery.com

university.church/celebrate


#AmeriCorps

#SuicideAwareness

#SuicidePrevention

#FlintHillsVolunteer Center

]]> Celebrate Recovery is a Christian twelve-step program designed to facilitate recovery from a wide variety of troubling behavior patterns. Mick Tener was a long-time psychologist with the US Army and is currently a therapist with Andrews & Associates in Manhattan, KS.  Mick introduces us to a woman who found help through Celebrate Recovery through the University Christian Church. She tells a powerful story filled with challenges and triumphs.  


www..celebraterecovery.com

university.church/celebrate


#AmeriCorps

#SuicideAwareness

#SuicidePrevention

#FlintHillsVolunteer Center

]]> Buzzsprout-14068346 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0600 1260 2 11 full false Ashley Delehanty - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 10 Ashley Delehanty - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 10 November is National Month of the Military Family.  This PACT episode features Ashley Delehanty, the Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator with the Eastern Kansas Health Care System.  At VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System, their health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.


www.va.gov/eastern-kansas-health-care


#AmeriCorps

#SuicideAwareness

#SuicidePrevention

#FlintHillsVolunteer Center

]]> November is National Month of the Military Family.  This PACT episode features Ashley Delehanty, the Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator with the Eastern Kansas Health Care System.  At VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System, their health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.


www.va.gov/eastern-kansas-health-care


#AmeriCorps

#SuicideAwareness

#SuicidePrevention

#FlintHillsVolunteer Center

]]> Buzzsprout-13967587 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0600 1164 2 10 full false Homefront Heroes Ministries - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 9 Homefront Heroes Ministries - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 9 K'Lee Reynolds is one of the founders of "Homefront Heroes Ministries" based at Fort Riley, Kansas.  In this episode,  K'Lee talks about how their faith-based ministry to military spouses is a resource to help with many of the emotional challenges military families face.  


https://www.homefrontheroes.org


#AmeriCorps

#SuicideAwareness

#SuicidePrevention

#FlintHillsVolunteer Center

]]> K'Lee Reynolds is one of the founders of "Homefront Heroes Ministries" based at Fort Riley, Kansas.  In this episode,  K'Lee talks about how their faith-based ministry to military spouses is a resource to help with many of the emotional challenges military families face.  


https://www.homefrontheroes.org


#AmeriCorps

#SuicideAwareness

#SuicidePrevention

#FlintHillsVolunteer Center

]]> Buzzsprout-13953679 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0600 1345 2 9 full false Kathy Shepard - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 8 Kathy Shepard - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 8  Kathy Shepard is working with a number of agencies to help bring down the number of deaths by suicide amongst our veterans.  She is Chair of the Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Subcommittee through the Governor's Behavioral Services Planning Council.  In this episode, Kathy details their work  addressing the sub-committee's goals in reducing the number of veteran related suicides and their recommendations to KDADS Secretary Howard and Commissioner Andy Brown on the Governor’s behalf. 

liveconnectedkansas.org
#AmeriCorps

#LiveConnected

#FlintHillsVolunteerCenter

#suicideprevention

https://kdads.ks.gov/kdads-commissions/behavioral-health/gbhspc

]]>  Kathy Shepard is working with a number of agencies to help bring down the number of deaths by suicide amongst our veterans.  She is Chair of the Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Subcommittee through the Governor's Behavioral Services Planning Council.  In this episode, Kathy details their work  addressing the sub-committee's goals in reducing the number of veteran related suicides and their recommendations to KDADS Secretary Howard and Commissioner Andy Brown on the Governor’s behalf. 

liveconnectedkansas.org
#AmeriCorps

#LiveConnected

#FlintHillsVolunteerCenter

#suicideprevention

https://kdads.ks.gov/kdads-commissions/behavioral-health/gbhspc

]]> Buzzsprout-13768769 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0500 1292 2 8 full false Alexandra Wyman - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 7 Alexandra Wyman - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 7 Alexandra Wyman was plunged into grief when her husband died by suicide in 2020.  In this episode, Alexandra tells her story of grieving as a young mother, and how she has been able to share her experiences through public speaking, advocacy, podcasting and writing.  


Her book "The Suicide Club: What To Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death" is available here:  "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+suicide+club+alexandra+wyman&crid=3M7GBZV000BQS&sprefix=the+suicide+club%2Caps%2C165&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_16


Also, follow her podcast "The Widow's Club," and find her online at www.forwardtojoy.com


#Americorps

#FlintHillsVolunteerCenter

#suicideprevention

#AlexandraWyman

#Greater Manhattan Community Foundation

#FHVCPACT


]]> Alexandra Wyman was plunged into grief when her husband died by suicide in 2020.  In this episode, Alexandra tells her story of grieving as a young mother, and how she has been able to share her experiences through public speaking, advocacy, podcasting and writing.  


Her book "The Suicide Club: What To Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death" is available here:  "https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+suicide+club+alexandra+wyman&crid=3M7GBZV000BQS&sprefix=the+suicide+club%2Caps%2C165&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_16


Also, follow her podcast "The Widow's Club," and find her online at www.forwardtojoy.com


#Americorps

#FlintHillsVolunteerCenter

#suicideprevention

#AlexandraWyman

#Greater Manhattan Community Foundation

#FHVCPACT


]]> Buzzsprout-13683708 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1599 2 7 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 6 - Brad Starnes Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 6 - Brad Starnes Brad Starnes is a long-time educator. He and his wife, Mary, lost their son, Jeremy, to suicide in 2003.  In this episode, Brad shares his family's story of loss, recovery, faith and hope.  It's a profound interview and we're proud to offer this story for those who've lost loved ones to suicide. 

RileyCountyKs.gov
KDADS.ks.gov
AmeriCorps.gov
mcfks.org

#suicideawareness
#GMCF
#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation 

]]> Brad Starnes is a long-time educator. He and his wife, Mary, lost their son, Jeremy, to suicide in 2003.  In this episode, Brad shares his family's story of loss, recovery, faith and hope.  It's a profound interview and we're proud to offer this story for those who've lost loved ones to suicide. 

RileyCountyKs.gov
KDADS.ks.gov
AmeriCorps.gov
mcfks.org

#suicideawareness
#GMCF
#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation 

]]> Buzzsprout-13226890 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1635 2 6 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 5 - Samantha Brown Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 5 - Samantha Brown Samantha Brown is the Mental Health Liaison for the Manhattan/Ogden USD 383 school district, and is also part of the Flint HIlls Suicide Prevention Task Force.  In this episode, Samantha talks real life concerns that deal with school aged children and how school officials and faculty are working to respond to their mental health needs.


#Americorps

#suicideawareness

#KDADS


#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#Teenmentalhealth

#childrensmercy


flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

AmeriCorps.gov


samanthabr@usd383.org

]]> Samantha Brown is the Mental Health Liaison for the Manhattan/Ogden USD 383 school district, and is also part of the Flint HIlls Suicide Prevention Task Force.  In this episode, Samantha talks real life concerns that deal with school aged children and how school officials and faculty are working to respond to their mental health needs.


#Americorps

#suicideawareness

#KDADS


#flinthillsvolunteercenter

#Teenmentalhealth

#childrensmercy


flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

AmeriCorps.gov


samanthabr@usd383.org

]]> Buzzsprout-13110628 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1672 2 5 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 4 - KDADS Grant Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 4 - KDADS Grant A Kansas Community Suicide Prevention Grant from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is intended to address the ongoing crisis of suicide in Kansas though community driven suicide prevention programs which aim to reduce and prevent suicidal behaviors through the implementation and sustainability of effective, culturally competent suicide prevention strategies and activities.


Riley County Health Department Director, Julie Gibbs and Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Shari LaGrange-Aulich, explain how these monies will be utilized in the area.

Go to FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com/pact-training-request/  to request a training presentation.

HeartlandPsych.com
RileyCountyKs.gov
KDADS.ks.gov
AmeriCorps.gov
mcfks.org

#suicideawareness
#GMCF
#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

]]> A Kansas Community Suicide Prevention Grant from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is intended to address the ongoing crisis of suicide in Kansas though community driven suicide prevention programs which aim to reduce and prevent suicidal behaviors through the implementation and sustainability of effective, culturally competent suicide prevention strategies and activities.


Riley County Health Department Director, Julie Gibbs and Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Shari LaGrange-Aulich, explain how these monies will be utilized in the area.

Go to FlintHillsVolunteerCenter.com/pact-training-request/  to request a training presentation.

HeartlandPsych.com
RileyCountyKs.gov
KDADS.ks.gov
AmeriCorps.gov
mcfks.org

#suicideawareness
#GMCF
#GreaterManhattanCommunityFoundation

]]> Buzzsprout-13043203 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1398 2 4 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Season 2 Ep 3 Tom Reust Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Season 2 Ep 3 Tom Reust Tom Ruest is a US Army veteran and currently works as a Public Affairs Specialist at Fort Riley.  As a former soldier, Tom shares his experiences in conflict and dealing with PTSD. This episode is very revealing of the realities that many service men and women face, and how the US Army is working with soldiers in need of help.

#AmeriCorps
#SuicideAwareness
flinthillsvolunteercenter.com
Live Connected

]]> Tom Ruest is a US Army veteran and currently works as a Public Affairs Specialist at Fort Riley.  As a former soldier, Tom shares his experiences in conflict and dealing with PTSD. This episode is very revealing of the realities that many service men and women face, and how the US Army is working with soldiers in need of help.

#AmeriCorps
#SuicideAwareness
flinthillsvolunteercenter.com
Live Connected

]]> Buzzsprout-12764130 Mon, 01 May 2023 19:00:00 -0500 1368 2 3 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 2 - Julie Gibbs and Asia Sampson Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. S2 Ep 2 - Julie Gibbs and Asia Sampson Opioid usage and addictions have wreaked havoc in families locally...and across the nation.  The Riley County Health Department was able to secure a grant to educate young people in the area about the dangers of opioid and fentanyl usage and myths.  RCHD Director, Julie Gibbs, and Community Health Educator, Asia Sampson, describe the work they are doing in RIley, Pottawatomie, and Geary County schools to make kids aware of the dangers of the use of these drugs, and how mental health concerns often coincide with drug usage.

rileycountyks.gov
#RileyCountyHealth  #CommunityHealthEducation #OnePillCanKill

]]> Opioid usage and addictions have wreaked havoc in families locally...and across the nation.  The Riley County Health Department was able to secure a grant to educate young people in the area about the dangers of opioid and fentanyl usage and myths.  RCHD Director, Julie Gibbs, and Community Health Educator, Asia Sampson, describe the work they are doing in RIley, Pottawatomie, and Geary County schools to make kids aware of the dangers of the use of these drugs, and how mental health concerns often coincide with drug usage.

rileycountyks.gov
#RileyCountyHealth  #CommunityHealthEducation #OnePillCanKill

]]> Buzzsprout-12451170 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0500 1300 2 2 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Season 2 Episode 1 Amanda Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Season 2 Episode 1 Amanda Amanda Hodges tells her deep, personal story of struggles with drug addiction and suicidal thoughts, and how she has been able to turn her life around.  Task Force member, Rachel Braddy, returns to the podcast to share what she has witnessed in Amanda's new life as a sober person with many hopes and goals ahead of her

#BeAble  #FlintHillsVolunteerCenter
beablecommunity.com
#Americorps

]]> Amanda Hodges tells her deep, personal story of struggles with drug addiction and suicidal thoughts, and how she has been able to turn her life around.  Task Force member, Rachel Braddy, returns to the podcast to share what she has witnessed in Amanda's new life as a sober person with many hopes and goals ahead of her

#BeAble  #FlintHillsVolunteerCenter
beablecommunity.com
#Americorps

]]> Buzzsprout-12346044 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600 1445 Be Able, Americorps, Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, suicide awareness, suicide prevention 2 1 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 17 - Joseph Disberger and Sheldon Jojo The Monkey Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 17 - Joseph Disberger and Sheldon Jojo The Monkey Joseph Disberger is our guest on this episode, and here he shares how he utilized his creativity to tell his story of dealing with mental health concerns.

flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

#suicideprevention #suicideawareness #AmeriCorps

]]> Joseph Disberger is our guest on this episode, and here he shares how he utilized his creativity to tell his story of dealing with mental health concerns.

flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

#suicideprevention #suicideawareness #AmeriCorps

]]> Buzzsprout-11711028 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0600 1230 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, Joseph Disberger, Sheldon Jojo The Monkey, AmeriCorps 1 17 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 16 - Wamego Teen Task Force Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 16 - Wamego Teen Task Force Suicide awareness and prevention is key to saving lives.  In Wamego, Kansas, a  student group is working toward helping their fellow schoolmates identify warning signs.  Here's a delightful and compelling interview with Keldin and Cara.

flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

#suicidepact #suicideprevention #suicideawareness
#AmeriCorps

]]> Suicide awareness and prevention is key to saving lives.  In Wamego, Kansas, a  student group is working toward helping their fellow schoolmates identify warning signs.  Here's a delightful and compelling interview with Keldin and Cara.

flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

#suicidepact #suicideprevention #suicideawareness
#AmeriCorps

]]> Buzzsprout-11591921 Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0500 804 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, Wamego, students, warning signs 1 16 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 15 - Be Able and Scott Voos Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 15 - Be Able and Scott Voos Every community has individuals that "fall through the cracks." The list includes people who have dealt with addictions, mental health challenges, desperation or trying to reintegrate into society after spending time in the penal system. Scott Voos of Manhattan, Kansas, saw this void and created "Be Able." In this episode, Scott describes his experiences and what lead him into creating a community to help people transition back into society.


beablecommunity.com

flinthillsvolunteercenter.com


#suicidepact #suicideprevention #suicideawareness

#AmeriCorps

]]> Every community has individuals that "fall through the cracks." The list includes people who have dealt with addictions, mental health challenges, desperation or trying to reintegrate into society after spending time in the penal system. Scott Voos of Manhattan, Kansas, saw this void and created "Be Able." In this episode, Scott describes his experiences and what lead him into creating a community to help people transition back into society.


beablecommunity.com

flinthillsvolunteercenter.com


#suicidepact #suicideprevention #suicideawareness

#AmeriCorps

]]> Buzzsprout-11525075 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1370 1 15 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 14 Dantia MacDonald Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 14 Dantia MacDonald Dantia MacDonald is a Manhattan, Kansas, resident that has suffered from severe mental illness and was on a suicidal track.  She found help.  Now, she's helping others.  Hear of her efforts through a Manhattan agency called "Morningstar" and the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).  It's a poignant tale of despair, recovery, and hope.

#NAMI #AmeriCorps #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention
#MentalIllness
morningstarmentalhealth.org
NAMIKansas.org

]]> Dantia MacDonald is a Manhattan, Kansas, resident that has suffered from severe mental illness and was on a suicidal track.  She found help.  Now, she's helping others.  Hear of her efforts through a Manhattan agency called "Morningstar" and the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).  It's a poignant tale of despair, recovery, and hope.

#NAMI #AmeriCorps #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention
#MentalIllness
morningstarmentalhealth.org
NAMIKansas.org

]]> Buzzsprout-11412200 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1260 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, Riley County, NAMI, Morning Star Mental Health 1 22 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 13 - Riley County Police Department Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 13 - Riley County Police Department Law enforcement officers are often the first responders to suicide threats and completions.  Riley County Police Department's Director, Kurt Moldrup, and Officer Joshua Berard, share their experiences and discuss the training and tactics that have been helpful in preventing potential suicides,  helping families who've lost loved ones, and how the officers handle their own emotions.

#RCPD #RIleyCountyPolice  #AmeriCorps #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention
rileycountypolice.org

]]> Law enforcement officers are often the first responders to suicide threats and completions.  Riley County Police Department's Director, Kurt Moldrup, and Officer Joshua Berard, share their experiences and discuss the training and tactics that have been helpful in preventing potential suicides,  helping families who've lost loved ones, and how the officers handle their own emotions.

#RCPD #RIleyCountyPolice  #AmeriCorps #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention
rileycountypolice.org

]]> Buzzsprout-11323449 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0500 1584 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, Riley County, RCPD, Kurt Moldrup, Joshua Berard 1 21 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 12 - Pastor Melanie Nord Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 12 - Pastor Melanie Nord Funeral services can be challenging for those who've lost loved ones to suicide.  Melanie Nord is a pastor at First United Methodist Church in Manhattan, and also works with families and funeral homes, to bring messages of hope and faith to those that are mourning.  In this episode, Melanie shares how she constructs her messages for these services. 

Melanie's video blog "Slow Spirit Sanctuary" can be found on Facebook.

“P.A.C.T.” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. 
https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

#suicideprevention #suicideawareness
#americorps 

]]> Funeral services can be challenging for those who've lost loved ones to suicide.  Melanie Nord is a pastor at First United Methodist Church in Manhattan, and also works with families and funeral homes, to bring messages of hope and faith to those that are mourning.  In this episode, Melanie shares how she constructs her messages for these services. 

Melanie's video blog "Slow Spirit Sanctuary" can be found on Facebook.

“P.A.C.T.” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. 
https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

#suicideprevention #suicideawareness
#americorps 

]]> Buzzsprout-11220104 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1342 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, Melanie Nord, AmeriCorps, Kansas Health Foundation, GMCF, MHK 1 12 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 11 - Pastor Troy Hartman Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 11 - Pastor Troy Hartman Troy Hartman is the pastor of the Rock Hills Church in Manhattan, Kansas.  In this episode of Suicide P.A.C.T., Pastor Troy shares how recklessness in his younger years led him to dark places, and how he was able to find peace through faith, and turn his life around.  It's a profound interview.

“P.A.C.T.” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. 
https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

#suicidepact #suicideprevention #suicideawareness
#AmeriCorps

]]> Troy Hartman is the pastor of the Rock Hills Church in Manhattan, Kansas.  In this episode of Suicide P.A.C.T., Pastor Troy shares how recklessness in his younger years led him to dark places, and how he was able to find peace through faith, and turn his life around.  It's a profound interview.

“P.A.C.T.” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. 
https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

#suicidepact #suicideprevention #suicideawareness
#AmeriCorps

]]> Buzzsprout-11138232 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0500 1680 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, Rock Hills Church, Pastor Troy Hartman 1 11 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 10 - Mark Claussen and USO Dogs Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 10 - Mark Claussen and USO Dogs The director of USO Kansas, Mark Claussen, came up with a super cool concept:  therapy dogs for those that serve in our military.  In this episode of Suicide Awareness PACT, Mark tells Lori and Dave how rescue dogs Farley and Remi, are reaching out to soldiers, and how their senses can tell if a soldier is experiencing mental health struggles.
Follow both dogs on Instagram:
Farley4theforces
Remi4theforces

kansas.uso.org
usofortriley.uso.org
flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

“P.A.C.T.” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. 
https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

#suicidepact #suicideprevention #suicideawareness
#AmeriCorps

]]> The director of USO Kansas, Mark Claussen, came up with a super cool concept:  therapy dogs for those that serve in our military.  In this episode of Suicide Awareness PACT, Mark tells Lori and Dave how rescue dogs Farley and Remi, are reaching out to soldiers, and how their senses can tell if a soldier is experiencing mental health struggles.
Follow both dogs on Instagram:
Farley4theforces
Remi4theforces

kansas.uso.org
usofortriley.uso.org
flinthillsvolunteercenter.com

“P.A.C.T.” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. 
https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

#suicidepact #suicideprevention #suicideawareness
#AmeriCorps

]]> Buzzsprout-11059700 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1405 USO, Military, US Army, Fort Riley, Ft Riley, suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, Mark Claussen, Riley County, Geary County, mental health 1 10 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 9 - Jayme Morris-Hardeman and Katie Curtis-Baker Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 9 - Jayme Morris-Hardeman and Katie Curtis-Baker True Colors is a nonprofit organization that provides direct services, advocacy, and education in support of queer and trans youth. Executive Director, Katie Curtis-Baker, and Founder, Jayme Morris-Hardeman, speak about the mission of the organization, and youth that often experience suicidal thoughts.

truecolorsfh.com
flinthillsvolunteercenter.com
americorps.gov

“P.A.C.T.” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. 
https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

#suicidepact #suicideprevention #suicideawareness
#AmeriCorps

#AmeriCorps #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #suicidepact #LTGBQ

]]> True Colors is a nonprofit organization that provides direct services, advocacy, and education in support of queer and trans youth. Executive Director, Katie Curtis-Baker, and Founder, Jayme Morris-Hardeman, speak about the mission of the organization, and youth that often experience suicidal thoughts.

truecolorsfh.com
flinthillsvolunteercenter.com
americorps.gov

“P.A.C.T.” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. 
https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

#suicidepact #suicideprevention #suicideawareness
#AmeriCorps

#AmeriCorps #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #suicidepact #LTGBQ

]]> Buzzsprout-10969620 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:00:00 -0500 1438 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, LGTBQ+, queer, trans, americorp, true colors, mhk 1 9 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 8 - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 8 - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) We're honored to have Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran stop by for an interview for the Suicide Awareness PACT podcast.  Senator Moran co-sponsored legislation that created the 988 Suicide Hotline number, which goes into effect July 16th.  Senator Moran speaks about the stories that lead to the creation of the hotline number.  Thank you, Senator Moran!

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. 
https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> We're honored to have Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran stop by for an interview for the Suicide Awareness PACT podcast.  Senator Moran co-sponsored legislation that created the 988 Suicide Hotline number, which goes into effect July 16th.  Senator Moran speaks about the stories that lead to the creation of the hotline number.  Thank you, Senator Moran!

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. 
https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> Buzzsprout-10880915 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 23:00:00 -0500 1291 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, AmeriCorps, Jerry Moran, 988 1 8 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 7 - Chaplain Jordan Henricks Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 7 - Chaplain Jordan Henricks Chaplain Jordan Henricks serves in the U.S. Army.  In this episode, Chaplain Henricks tells his story about grieving the loss of his high school sweetheart, and how that event led him on a path to faith and service.  

Along with co-hosts Dave Lewis and Lori Bishop, the Chaplain also addresses the pressures U.S. soldiers deal with and, how the military works to find the help they need.

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.”  It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.  In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with family members of those who’ve died by suicide, individuals who have considered suicide, and professionals who help those who are troubled.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories.

Find help here:  www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> Chaplain Jordan Henricks serves in the U.S. Army.  In this episode, Chaplain Henricks tells his story about grieving the loss of his high school sweetheart, and how that event led him on a path to faith and service.  

Along with co-hosts Dave Lewis and Lori Bishop, the Chaplain also addresses the pressures U.S. soldiers deal with and, how the military works to find the help they need.

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.”  It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.  In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with family members of those who’ve died by suicide, individuals who have considered suicide, and professionals who help those who are troubled.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories.

Find help here:  www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> Buzzsprout-10801964 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 22:00:00 -0500 1753 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, US Army, religious, Chaplain, faith, uplifting 1 7 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 6 - Mel Pooler Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 6 - Mel Pooler Mel Pooler is a retired educator and has worked tirelessly to advance suicide awareness.  On this episode of "Suicide P.A.C.T.," hear her story, along with co-hosts Dave Lewis and Lori Bishop, as they discuss the life and deaths of their loved ones.

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.”  It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.  In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with family members of those who’ve died by suicide, individuals who have considered suicide, and professionals who help those who are troubled.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories.

Find help here:  www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> Mel Pooler is a retired educator and has worked tirelessly to advance suicide awareness.  On this episode of "Suicide P.A.C.T.," hear her story, along with co-hosts Dave Lewis and Lori Bishop, as they discuss the life and deaths of their loved ones.

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.”  It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.  In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with family members of those who’ve died by suicide, individuals who have considered suicide, and professionals who help those who are troubled.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories.

Find help here:  www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> Buzzsprout-10695639 Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1611 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help 1 6 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 5 - Rachel Braddy and Krystal Lantz Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 5 - Rachel Braddy and Krystal Lantz Rachel Braddy is a young Manhattan woman born with Thrombocytopenia Absent radius a rare disorder characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood and absence of the long, thin bones of the forearms. Rachel was the victim of horrific bullying during her school-age years, and even now as an adult.  In this episode, she describes her experiences from when she was a young girl throughout much of her life.  Joining her is Krystal Lantz with Pawnee Mental Health to add some dialogue on how to deal with bullies and their hurtful words

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.”  It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, Americorps Seniors and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.  In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with family members of those who’ve died by suicide, individuals who have considered suicide, and professionals who help those who are troubled.

Please share these stories if you know someone who may be considering suicide.

Find help here: 
 https://flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/
https://www.pawnee.org/

]]> Rachel Braddy is a young Manhattan woman born with Thrombocytopenia Absent radius a rare disorder characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood and absence of the long, thin bones of the forearms. Rachel was the victim of horrific bullying during her school-age years, and even now as an adult.  In this episode, she describes her experiences from when she was a young girl throughout much of her life.  Joining her is Krystal Lantz with Pawnee Mental Health to add some dialogue on how to deal with bullies and their hurtful words

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.”  It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, Americorps Seniors and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.  In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with family members of those who’ve died by suicide, individuals who have considered suicide, and professionals who help those who are troubled.

Please share these stories if you know someone who may be considering suicide.

Find help here: 
 https://flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/
https://www.pawnee.org/

]]> Buzzsprout-10618542 Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1171 Thrombocytopenia Absent Radius, suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, Pawnee Mental Health, public schools, bullying, 1 5 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 4 - Wilma and Megan Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 4 - Wilma and Megan Wilma Naylor of Eldon, Missouri, and her daughter, Megan Horton of Wamego, Kansas, have lost 2 family members to suicide.  Hear how their stories of loss impacted their lives, and how they’ve lived with them.

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.

In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more or go to flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> Wilma Naylor of Eldon, Missouri, and her daughter, Megan Horton of Wamego, Kansas, have lost 2 family members to suicide.  Hear how their stories of loss impacted their lives, and how they’ve lived with them.

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.

In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more or go to flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> Buzzsprout-10496875 Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1981 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, therapy, Wamego, Eldon 1 4 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 3 - Col. Gary LaGrange (Ret.) Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 3 - Col. Gary LaGrange (Ret.) Gary LaGrange is a retired Col. with the U.S. Army.  During his Army career, he was keenly aware of the number of suicides in the military.  He created the S.A.V.E. Farm outside of Manhattan, KS, as a way to use agriculture to help soldiers with PTSD to transition to non-military life.  Here’s the story of his work, and his latest effort, “Valor Honey," available at  valorhoney.org

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.

In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more or go to flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> Gary LaGrange is a retired Col. with the U.S. Army.  During his Army career, he was keenly aware of the number of suicides in the military.  He created the S.A.V.E. Farm outside of Manhattan, KS, as a way to use agriculture to help soldiers with PTSD to transition to non-military life.  Here’s the story of his work, and his latest effort, “Valor Honey," available at  valorhoney.org

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, AmeriCorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation.

In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more or go to flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> Buzzsprout-10454026 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1620 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, U.S. Army, Armed Forces, therapy, bee farm, farm, SAVE Farm, Ft. Riley, 1 3 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 2 Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 2 Tyrone Townsend is a licensed professional counselor.  His clinic, Townsend Counseling Services” is at 205 S 4th Street in Downtown Manhattan, KS.  In this episode of the FHVC PACT podcast series, Townsend tells co-hosts Lori Bishop and Dave Lewis of his experiences growing up in a big city, his days as a Riley County Police Officer, and some stories from his time as a Manhattan High School School Resource Officer. 

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, Americorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> Tyrone Townsend is a licensed professional counselor.  His clinic, Townsend Counseling Services” is at 205 S 4th Street in Downtown Manhattan, KS.  In this episode of the FHVC PACT podcast series, Townsend tells co-hosts Lori Bishop and Dave Lewis of his experiences growing up in a big city, his days as a Riley County Police Officer, and some stories from his time as a Manhattan High School School Resource Officer. 

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, Americorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> Flint Hills Volunteer Center Buzzsprout-10319456 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1286 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, Tyrone Townsend, Riley County, high school 1 2 full false Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 1 Flint Hills Volunteer Center - Suicide Awareness P.A.C.T. Ep 1 In the initial episode of The Flint Hill’s Volunteer Center’s “Suicide PACT” podcast series, FHVC Executive Director, Lori Bishop, tells co-host Dave Lewis why she’s working on suicide awareness.

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, Americorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> In the initial episode of The Flint Hill’s Volunteer Center’s “Suicide PACT” podcast series, FHVC Executive Director, Lori Bishop, tells co-host Dave Lewis why she’s working on suicide awareness.

“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, Americorps Seniors, and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with community members and professionals to address the various myths and the stigma associated with suicide.

If you know someone who may be considering suicide, please share these stories and click here for more. https://www.flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/

]]> Flint Hills Volunteer Center Buzzsprout-10241044 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1020 suicide awareness, flint hills, civic organizations, suicide, suicide prevention, personal stories, Kansas, resources, Manhattan, help, 1 full false