Call Declined: Getting Out

Starting a non-profit is a challenging and confusing process that also, sometimes, includes joyful shenanigans. In this episode, we get a behind-the-scenes look at how Aimee and Kamisha approached building The Returning Artists Guild. We learn how they met and formed a relationsh ...  Show more

Last week, we saw what happens when a mental health emergency falls into the wrong hands. So what happens when a comprehensive system, run by well-trained mental health staff, is in place? Today, Stephanie visits a state that exemplifies the gold standard of crisis response: Ariz ...  Show more

How do we escape the prison that we live in when its hard to even perceive - how do we find the door? And if we find the door - how do we gather the courage to step through?

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Mental health in correctional facilities is not just a point of discussion; it's a call to action. The challenges faced by incarcerated individuals struggling with mental health are immense, from limited access to care and stigmatization to the lack of adequate systems to address ...  Show more

Today we are looking at Finding Housing After Prison or Rehab: Building Your Foundation for Success, The statistics paint a sobering picture of this reality. Research from the Prison Policy Initiative reveals that formerly incarcerated individuals experience homelessness at a rat ...  Show more

On this episode, we hear about: ·      A man who previously attempted to quit drinking in January 2023 but has relapsed ·      A woman struggling with boundary issues and mismatched expectations with her parents ·      A single dad seeking advice on how to teach his 8-year-old da ...  Show more