CommQuest Hope Discovered

Summer break brings a welcome shift for families—but it can also uncover unexpected challenges for kids. In this episode of Hope Discovered , hosts Stephanie Taylor and Miranda McNeal explore why the loss of school-year structure can impact children’s mental health, behavior, and overall well-being. From changes in sleep and routines to increased screen time and reduced social interaction, they un...

In this episode of the Hope Discovered Podcast, we explore CommQuest’s Mom + Me Recovery Program, a grant‑funded initiative supporting pregnant women and new mothers facing substance use disorders. Guests Brooke Burkett, clinical supervising counselor and Mom + Me program coordinator, and Marissa Lindberg, counselor and recovery court coordinator, discuss how the program provides addiction treatme...

A Legacy of Compassion, Justice, and Mental Health Advocacy In this episode of the Hope Discovered podcast, the Honorable Judge Mary Falvey (now retired) reflects on her remarkable 34-year career on the Canton Municipal Court.  The conversation traces her professional journey from her early roots in social work to her long-standing role on the bench, highlighting how her commitment to helping peop...

This episode of the CommQuest Hope Discovered podcast features a deeply personal conversation between Dr. Michele Heberling, Chief Clinical Officer at CommQuest, and board member Nicole Morrett. Together, they explore what it means to be “suddenly sidelined” by illness and physical limitations following the birth of Nicole’s son. Nicole shares her journey and how those experiences disrupted her ex...

This episode features an in-depth discussion with Tom, Director of Withdrawal Management and Residential Services, and Dani, Senior Director of Residential Services at CommQuest. Together, they explore substance use disorder as a medical condition—one that affects the brain, behavior, and overall quality of life, but is also highly treatable with the right support. Through clear, compassionate con...

This episode of the Hope Discovered podcast explores the often-overlooked mental and emotional impact of being suddenly sidelined by injury or illness. CommQuest CEO, Elaine Russell Reolfi, shares her personal experience of recovering from a severe ankle injury and the unexpected psychological toll of immobility, loss of independence, and disrupted routines. Joined by Dr. Michelle Heberling, Chief...

In this episode of Hope Discovered, Elaine Russell Reolfi and the CEO of CommQuest, sits down with the Honorable Frank Forchione to explore how community leadership, compassion, and lived experience can transform lives. Judge Forchione reflects on his upbringing in Canton, the values instilled by his family and Catholic education, and the mentors who shaped his belief that public service should be...

The holidays are often portrayed as joyful and full of celebration, but for many, they canbring stress, loneliness, and emotional triggers. If you're in recovery or suffering fromdepression, the season can feel overwhelming.  On this episode of the CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast, Senior Director of Recovery Services, Danijela Vranesevic, and School-Based Mental Health Coordinator, Steve Kereste...

In honor of National Homelessness Awareness Month, Amy Dornack, manager of homeless & support services at CommQuest, sat down with TaKeisha, a former resident of the Family Living Center, to help raise awareness about the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness. TaKeisha opens up about her journey through homelessness and how asking for help, community support, and compassion made...

“The most important piece of considering reaching out for help is knowing there is something better on the other side. I see so many patients whose symptoms are in remission who say, ‘Why didn’t I do this sooner? Why did I suffer for so long?” In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Iyoha, the Psychiatric Medical Director at CommQuest Services, Inc. Dr. Iyoha shares insights into the full scope of p...

Guest: Kara Vogt on the CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast In this episode, we are joined by Kara Vogt, co-founder of the FATHERS Motorcycle Poker Run, a dedicated member of the Stark County Opiate Task Force for 9 years, a volunteer at CommQuest Services, and an advocate for family addiction and recovery. Kara is also a parent of a person in recovery. During our conversation, Kara shares insights...

This episode contains content that may be triggering for some listeners. In this episode of the CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast , we focus on Suicide Awareness in Youth. Our guest is Steve Kerestes, a School-Based Mental Health Coordinator and Internship Coordinator for CommQuest Services. Although suicide is a difficult topic to discuss, it's crucial that we raise awareness and recognize potent...

Our guest on this episode of the CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast is Suzanne Parsons who works in our women’s residential program here at CommQuest. Suzanne joined us to share her own personal journey of substance use and recovery. She is an enthusiastic advocate for the recovery community and hopes sharing her story will inspire others to begin and maintain their own sobriety journey. Suzanne’s...

In this episode, we welcome Osamuedemen D. Iyoha, M.D., who assumes the role of Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at CommQuest Services. Joining Ashlie Martin, M.D., Addiction Medical Director, and Michele Heberling, Ph. D., LPCC-S, Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Iyoha forms part of the leadership team overseeing CommQuest's treatment services.  During the podcast, Dr. Iyoha delves into the de...

On this episode we are talking about Supporting Mothers in Recovery . Our guest is Brooke Burkett, who is a Clinical Supervising Counselor and the MOM + Me Recovery Program Coordinator here at CommQuest. Brooke begins the interview by addressing the stigma that often surrounds the issue of mothers in recovery. CommQuest strives for a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for all of our clients...

Our guest on this episode of the CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast is Kyrie Taralla, a Residential Technician for inpatient services. Kyrie joined us to share her own personal journey of substance use and recovery. She is very ardent about encouraging the recovery community and to do whatever it takes to help people live better lives. Kyrie hopes that by sharing her story of hope, it will inspire...

Our guests for today's episode of the podcast are Dr. Ashlie Martin, Medical Director, Addiction Medicine Detox/MAT, and Wendy Donohoe, Sr. Director, CQDX & Opiate Treatment Services Detox. In the interview, Dr. Martin emphasizes that withdrawal management involves more than just medication; it encompasses a compassionate environment of sobriety often misconceived as cold and sterile, provided...

Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11th. Veterans Day is intended to thank all those who honorably served in the military – in wartime or peacetime. CommQuest Services , as a mental health and recovery services agency, wants to help raise awareness for some of the issues and challenges many veterans face after their service. Our guest on this episode is Benjamin Chandler, who is an ou...

Our guests on this episode of CommQuest's Hope Discovered are Phillip Paschal and Tonya Wilder, Supported Employment Specialists for CommQuest. CommQuest’s Supported Employment services provide assistance looking for employment, education of subjects related to employment, and connections to local employers for those with qualifying mental health diagnoses. During this discussion, Philip Paschal a...

Our guest today is Dr. Ashlie Martin, the Medical Director of Addiction Medicine and Withdrawal Management/MAT at CommQuest. To start the episode, Dr. Martin shares how her personal journey brought her into the field of addiction recovery, and ultimately, to CommQuest. We then discuss CommQuest's Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. When used in combination with counseling services, MAT ha...

Our guest on this episode is Thomas (T.J.) Horwood (he/him/his) who is the chair and founder of the Stark Pride Festival Committee. The Stark Pride Festival Committee is a group of volunteer community members and stakeholders working together to plan an annual festival for the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and everyone else who identifies with the community) an...

Join us on the latest episode of the Hope Discovered podcast to learn what it means for a provider to be “Safe Zone” trained to help clients and other members of the LGBTQ+ community who need to access services and treatment. CommQuest is proud to have Safe Zone trained counselors on our team, and our guest, Kristin Carvajal, Training and Development Coordinator for CommQuest, has all the details....

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Every month is Mental Health Awareness month here at CommQuest because it is one of our three pillars of care, along with addiction recovery and social support. During May there is a national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Some of the goals of this movement are to fight stigma, provide support, edu...

The guest on this episode of the Hope Discovered Podcast is Tom Jones, who is a counselor at the Alliance location of CommQuest Services. Tom is on the program to discuss the growing problem of gambling addiction. As the availability of different forms of gambling has risen, such as casinos and more recently with legalized sports betting, so have the occurrences of gambling addiction. Gambling add...

This episode may contain triggers for some members of the listening audience. Our guest on this episode is Matt Calder, the Unit Manager for the CommQuest DeTox Unit located in Aultman Hospital. Matt often shares his own personal journey of recovery and he is here to do that for us on this podcast. Matt starts by describing his role now working in recovery services as a professional. He then goes...