Justin Howell from the Healthy Start Coalition's Team Dad Fatherhood Initiative joins us to share about this new program in Bay, Franklin, and Gulf Counties.  Justin explains how the 12 week training program works and how it's helping fathers, children, and families locally.

Special thanks to Laura Roesch with the Bay County Public Library Foundation for being our guest co-host. 

To contact Justin, dial or text (850) 896-9718
To dial Connect, (850) 872-4130 ext 104

Healthy Start Coalition of Bay, Franklin, and Gulf Counties
Healthy Start Facebook Page

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Ron Sharpe from The Arc of the Bay joins us to share about how The Arc is providing supports and opportunities for people with disabilities in our community.  Their new campaign "Bay Be Counted" is spreading awareness about the importance of registering children for disability services before they turn 14 years old, due to the ever growing waitlist for adults requiring services.  Listen as Ron shares about how transition planning for these students can make all the difference in their physical and mental well-being as they progress into adulthood.

To contact The Arc of the Bay, dial (850) 265-2951
To contact APD, dial (850) 747-5638
To contact Vocational Rehabilitation (Rehab Works), dial (850) 872-4380

The Arc of the Bay
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)
APD Resource Directory
The Arc of Florida
The Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

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Missy Lee from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) joins us to share about the Hope Florida program and the Care Portal.  Listen to learn more about DCF, how Hope Florida works to help our local families find a "pathway to prosperity", and how you or your organization can get involved by utilizing the Care Portal.

To reach a Hope Florida Care Navigator, call 850.300.HOPE
To seek help for vulnerable adults in Florida, call 800.96.ABUSE
To reach the child abuse hotline, call 800.962.2873

Florida Department of Children and Families
Hope Florida
Care Portal

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Stacey Legg from Elevate Bay, along with mentor, Rosalita Cisneros and her mentee, Ariel, join us to share about their experiences in the Elevate Bay mentorship program.  Listen as mentor and mentee share how this program has impacted their lives and how you can participate as well. 

If you are local to the Bay County, FL area and would like to volunteer as a mentor or add your BDS student to the waiting list, please contact Stacey Legg at leggsl@bay.k12.fl.us or call  (850) 767-4128.

Elevate Bay
Elevate Bay Facebook Page

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Christy Myers from the Florida Veterans Support Line (FVSL) joins us to share how her organization is helping Veterans all over the Panhandle find the support and resources they need.  If you are a veteran in need of services, please reach out by dialing 211 or call 1-844-MYFLVET (693-5838).

United Way of West Florida FVSL

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If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please reach out.  Dial the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  at 988.

Nicole Johnson from BASIC of Northwest FL joins us to share about their RAP Project (Respect, Awareness and Prevention) and how they are reaching area youth to help equip them with skills to make healthy choices.  Nicole details how this integrated HIV and substance abuse prevention program empowers African American youth between the ages of 13 and 24.

For more information about BASIC or RAP please contact Nicole, by email Nicole.Johnson@basicnwfl.com or call (850) 785-1088 ext. 128.

BASIC of Northwest FL
RAP Program
BASIC Testing Information
BASIC Facebook
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
Bay County Health Department HIV/AIDS Services

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Laura Roesch from the Bay County Public Library Foundation joins us to share all the ways they are connecting children with books.  Listen as we discuss the benefits of reading on mental wellness, the impact books have on a child, and the many ways you can help support their wonderful programs. 

To contact Laura or Bay FLOW, please email theflowforbay@gmail.com or message them on Facebook. 

Bay County Public Library Foundation Facebook Page
Bay County Public Library Foundation Website
Volunteer Sign-Up Genius
Little Free Libraries
Success by 6 - United Way Program
South Sound Reading Foundation

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Kristina Williams from the Life Management Center of NWFL joins us to share about the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training program offered by the center.  Listen as Kristina shares about this evidence-based training program and the ALGEE process (Assess, Listen, Encourage Professional Help, Encourage Self-Help).  If you are interested in being trained in MHFA, contact Kristina to join a class. 

To contact Kristina, please email kwilliams@lmccares.org
or call (850) 522-4485 ext. 1107

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please call the National Lifeline at 988.

988 Lifeline
Life Management Center of NWFL Mental Health First Aid
MHFA Course Schedule
Mental Health First Aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

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