988 Part 2 - Calling the Lifeline

Strengthening Disability Services Through Integrated Case Management at New Vista

In this insightful episode, Dr. Tara Starwalt welcomes Rachael Jones to discuss the vital role of case managers in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Rachael shares her journey and the importance of person-centered care, autonomy, and advocacy in social work. The conversation also highlights the wide range of services New Vista provides to individuals and families across 17 counties in Central Kentucky. Presented by: New Vista, Central Kentucky’s Community Mental Health Center Host: Dr. Tara Starwalt, Director of New Vista’s Regional Prevention Center Guest: Rachael Jones, Director of Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Community-Based Operations at New Vista Find out more about New Vista at newvista.org [https://newvista.org/] or by calling our 24-Hour Helpline 1.800.928.8000

988 Part 2 - Calling the Lifeline

Join us as we talk to Cory Hudnall, New Vista's 988 Coordinator, and find out what it's like to call into and receive calls for 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. When you're having a mental health crisis, call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. Your calls are answered by local call centers staffed with trained mental health professionals. If you or someone you know are in crisis, call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org. Find out more about New Vista at newvista.org or by calling our 24-Hour Helpline 1.800.928.8000. Update - In the time since we recorded conversation, there are now 14 Community Mental Health Centers in Kentucky who take calls locally for 988.

988 - The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

When you're having a mental health crisis, call 988, the three digit number for the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. These calls are answered by local call centers with trained mental health professionals. New Vista answers 988 for Central Kentucky. In this episode we chat with Darcy Miller, New Vista's Regional Director of Emergency Response and Client Engagement, about 988 and how New Vista answers the call. If you or someone you know are in crisis, call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org. Find out more about New Vista at newvista.org or by calling our 24-Hour Helpline 1.800.928.8000.

Mindfulness Moment: A Guided Meditation

Today we're bringing you a guided meditation focusing on your five senses to help with mindfulness!  If you need help, call out 24-hour helpline at 1.800.928.8000 or find out more at www.newvista.org [http://www.newvista.org].

Introducing Season 2

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Good Ahead Podcast, where we host meaningful conversations about all things Mental and Behavioral Health. This podcast is hosted by New Vista, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center based in Central Kentucky. Our licensed professionals work every day to help people in our communities live their best lives.   For more about New Vista, visit www.newvista.org. [https://www.newvista.org.] If you need help, call our 24-Hour Helpline at 1.800.928.8000.