Episode 19, Part 1: Breaking Barriers in Mental Health – A Deep Dive with Bob Tryanski

In this powerful episode of Collaborative Solutions, hosts Barry Feaker, Misty Bosch-Hastings, and Brett Hartford welcome Bob Tryanski, Director of Behavioral Health Projects for Douglas County, to share his moving insights from his personal and professional journeys.   Bob Tryanski, a resilient advocate for mental health and himself a person with lived experience, opens up about the challenges of living with bipolar disorder and trauma. He reveals the deep-seated barriers in behavioral health services that once left him feeling unsafe even in his own community. Bob’s vulnerability, courage, and dedication to transforming Douglas County’s approach to mental health care have sparked a new movement of collaboration, empathy, and action. Together with Barry, Misty, and Brett, Bob sheds light on the critical need for community understanding and support, the life-changing impact of peer support programs, and the power of storytelling in reducing stigma.   Listeners will find hope and inspiration in the personal stories shared, and the team’s vision for a more compassionate community that actively supports those struggling with mental health, homelessness, and other challenges. Part 1 of this two-part episode reminds us all of the incredible strength found in connection and the importance of building a community where everyone feels safe and supported.   Tune in next week for Part 2, where we’ll dive even deeper into actionable steps and inspiring solutions for creating lasting change.