Breaking Barriers in Rural Health

Special Series: Journey of Recovery – Interview with Chaniel Grant

The Journey of Recovery interview series highlights the stories of Montanans with lived experiences of trauma, substance use and mental health struggles and who are on the path of recovery. These interviews share how people can move forward and empower others to do the same. In this interview with Chaniel Grant, a coordinator with Healing to Wellness Court Projects, Mountain Pacific’s Sarah Byrnes learns how Chaniel’s connection to community has helped her on her journey of recovery.

Special Series: Journey of Recovery – Interview with Michael McManus

The Journey of Recovery interview series highlights the stories of Montanans with lived experiences of trauma, substance use and mental health struggles and who are on the path of recovery. These interviews share how people can move forward and empower others to do the same. In this episode, Mountain Pacific’s Sarah Byrnes interviews Mike McManus as he shares his experience as a veteran using recovery services and his work to provide recovery services through the Veteran’s Navigation Network. He also talks about the courage it takes to ask for help.

Special Series: Journey of Recovery – Interview with Bryan German

The Journey of Recovery interview series highlights the stories of Montanans with lived experiences of trauma, substance use and mental health struggles and who are on the path of recovery. These interviews share how people can move forward and empower others to do the same. In this episode, Mountain Pacific’s Sarah Byrnes discusses with Bryan German his experience with the correctional system and what he is doing to help support others on their journey of recovery by valuing the person and not defining them by past actions.

Special Series: Journey of Recovery – Interview with Calvin Gone

The Journey of Recovery interview series highlights the stories of Montanans with lived experiences of trauma, substance use and mental health struggles and who are on the path of recovery. These interviews share how people can move forward and empower others to do the same. In this episode, Mountain Pacific’s Sarah Byrnes talks with Calvin Gone to discuss his experience with substance use, his recovery journey and how he is helping others find hope for a better tomorrow.

Improving Emotional and Social Well-Being with Childhood Mental Health Consultations

In this episode, we sit with Flora McCormick and learn about Project Launch and early childhood mental health consultations (ECMHCs), and how they are combatting the social isolation of the pandemic to provide the best possible social and emotional well-being for our children. We also learn about the value of emotional intelligence at a young age and how ECMHCs are helping bolster the skills and tools of parents, caregivers and early childhood educators, so they can best support children in their care. For more information, contact Amber Rogers at arogers@mpqhf.org [arogers@mpqfh.org]. Sustainable Parenting podcast: https://sustainableparenting.buzzsprout.com/ [https://sustainableparenting.buzzsprout.com/]