Keeping Ashland Healthy

Keeping Ashland Healthy

Episode 1: features Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County Executive Director David Ross and Ashland County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Executive Director Rick Ford.

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March 15, 2023 24 min
In today’s episode David Ross talks with Tim Chandler about the unique needs of our veterans. Tim is a retired Master Sergeant and has taken an active interest in raising community awareness of the number of veterans who have taken their own lives. Listen as Tim discusses “Silent Watch,” an initiative to highlight this critical issue.

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In the new episode of the Keeping Ashland Health Podcast, Ashley Ackerman meets with two special guests who work at Catholic Charities in Ashland. Joni Obrecht, a Counselor, and Sharon Long, a Social Worker, share their insights from years of working closely with local families.

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On the new episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, Ashley Ackerman talks about domestic violence with Rebecca Jentes, Program Coordinator of Safe Haven, a local rape crisis and domestic violence shelter. Tune in to learn about domestic violence warning signs and how to get help in Ashland.

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In the latest episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, Ashley Ackerman talks with Jeremy Smith, the Co-occurring Program Coordinator and Therapist at Appleseed Community Mental Health. Jeremy delves into his work in Ashland County and shares insights for the community, those seeking help, and aspiring counseling professionals.

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In Episode two of Season Four, Ashley Ackerman talks with Mary Jo Janchar of ACCADA, the longest-employed substance use counselor in Ashland County. Mary Jo shares her experiences as a counselor and the changes she has noticed in behavioral health over the years.

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For season 4 of 'Keeping Ashland Healthy' the MHRB wanted to go "in the trenches" with the people providing vital mental health and substance use services in Ashland County. In Episode 1, Ashley Ackerman and David Ross provide an overview of this season's people and subjects of focus. Recovery most often occurs in the context of a relationship, and in Season 4, you will get to know some of the people making that relationship a real...
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In this episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, host Ashley Ackerman is joined by Steve Black, a Supported Employment Specialist at Appleseed Community Mental Health Center in Ashland. They’ll discuss the importance of work and its role in recovery, the robust employment services that are available in Ashland and how these services are making a positive impact on many people locally.


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On a brand-new episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, you’ll meet Pam LeMaster, an adult Counselor at Appleseed Community Mental Health Center in Ashland. Join host Ashley Ackerman as Pam shares insights from her meaningful experiences as a counselor and as the facilitator of the Suicide Grievers Group in Ashland County.

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In this episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, Ashley Akerman, Director of Programs at the Mental Health and Recovery Board chats with Annette Ward, the Jail-Based Counselor at ACCADA. Tune in to hear about the many ways that Annette is making an impact on the lives of inmates at the Ashland County Jail.

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In this episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, Ashley Ackerman sits down with Lorie Mclaughlin- Peer Support Specialist at ACCADA, to discuss the roles of recovery houses and peer support. Lorie shares her first-hand knowledge as a person who is in recovery herself while also serving others in Ashland County as they work toward recovery from substance use.

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It’s a new season of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast. Season three begins with Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County Executive Director, David Ross and Director of Programs, Ashley Ackerman introducing upcoming topics and sharing some background information about the guests they’ll be talking with.


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On the next episode, Rick Ford, Director of ACCADA recaps season two of “Keeping Ashland Healthy” and discusses the importance of being trauma informed.

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On the last episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, ACCADA Prevention Educators Wendy Lemon and LeAnn White spoke with Catherine Puster, Loudonville-Perrysville Superintendent. The next episode continues the conversation concerning the challenges faced by school districts and the assistance provided by ACCADA.

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School Districts large and small often face the same type of issues. On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, ACCADA Prevention Educators Wendy Lemon and LeAnn White talk with Catherine Puster, Loudonville-Perrysville Superintendent.

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The 6th Annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk is Sunday, September 25 from 1:30-4:00 PM at the Ashland University Convocation Center. On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Executive Director of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Ashland County David Ross and Ashley Ackerman, Director of Programs, Training, & Education discuss the event and their partnership with Silent Watch, an organization that promotes suicid...
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Last week you met Lorie, a Pier Recovery Support Person at ACCADA. She shared her life as a substance user for over 30 years and how, at 49 she ended up in jail. She is now on the road to recovery and helps guide people in the right direction upon their release from jail. Lorie’s Road to Recovery Part Two is the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Lorie continues her discussion with ACCADA Prevention Educators Wendy Lemon, Chr...
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**Caution - this episode talks about drugs and drug use**

Now Lorie is a Pier Recovery Support Person at ACCADA. She helps guide people in the right direction upon their release from jail. It’s Lorie’s journey to get here that makes her story so inspiring. She’s been a substance user for over 30 years and at 49 she ended up in jail. On the next episode of Keeping Ashland Healthy, Lorie tells her story to ACCADA Prevention Educators ...
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Keeping Ashland Healthy, Season 2, Episode 1 focuses upon community awareness efforts to reduce harm and prevent future unintentional overdoses from Opioid Misuse. The Podcast features Chris Bivens, Director of Nursing at Ashland County Health Department and Rick Ford, Director of ACCADA. Both Chris and Rick will discuss harm reduction efforts, the use of the overdose reversal drug; Narcan, Project D.A.W.N. and available resources ...
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The Pandemic’s Impact on Substance Use and Overdoses is the topic of the next “Keeping Ashland Healthy” podcast from The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County.

Executive Director David Ross and Executive Director of Ashland County Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Rick Ford talk about information they have learned during the pandemic and a recap of their series.

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“Keeping Ashland Healthy” is the new podcast from The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Ashland County. Prevention Educators Leanne White, Wendy Lemon and Kris Hickey on episode 5 discuss - “What specific Resources Exist to Help Those with Substance Use.”

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