Conversations and Connections

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.  In this episode, Stuart talks with SANE nurse Kim Riddle about this issue, what it looks like, and what can parents and educators do to help.

Need some help coping with the stresses in life?  Are you in need of help getting your home or office de-cluttered?  Maybe you need a life coach!  In this episode, Stuart talks with life coach Michelle Cox on how everyone, even kids can benefit!

Coming up on April 20th, the first Veterans Stand Down event will take place in Nacogdoches.  This is an event to assist the veterans in the East Texas area with various resources.  Stuart talks with organizers Josh Fleming and Melissa Russel about this important event.

Many East Texans have heard of Burke, but does everyone know exactly what services that agency provides?  In this episode, Stuart talks with Kinnie Reina about the multitude of services Burke has to offer and their upcoming Mission Possible event! Want to help survivors of relationship violence?  You can make a donation to the Family Crisis Center of East Texas here: https://familycrisiscenterofea...

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.  In this episode, Stuart talks with the agency's Mallory Dotson on what Human Trafficking is, and why it's important to recognize this all-important topic.

In this episode, Stuart talks with agency intern Tess Rowland.  Tess isn't one of the typical interns the agency usually has.  Her major is in hospitality.  We'll take a look at how that has ties in to the work the Family Crisis Center has done this fall.

In this episode, Stuart talks with agency Operations Director Kelly Carver about employee behavior in the workplace, including sexual harassment and workplace romances.  

With the Holidays near, Stuart talks with agency counselor Matt Craven on how survivors of relationship violence can cope during this time of the year.

Stuart talks with agency Safe House Manager Greg Sims about something that is near and dear to his heart... Thanksgiving in the Park.  This event sets out to provide a sense of family during Thanksgiving for those who may not have family here locally.

Christmas is just around the corner and it's time for the agency's Adopt a Family program to get started!  In this episode, Stuart talks with Angela Turner about how you can make a difference in a family's live this Holiday Season!  We also talk about the agency's food drive!

In this episode, Stuart talks with Holly George, the Victims Assistance Coordinator with the Nacogdoches County Attorney's Office.  It's her job to see that crime victims see some relief after experiencing a traumatizing event. 

The Family Crisis Center of East Texas is planning a huge event in October in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month!  The Passion for Purple luncheon will take place October 4th and Stuart talks with agency Marketing and Communications Coordinator Angela Turner about this big event!

Angelina County has numerous nonprofit organizations ready to help make our community a better, healthier place.  In this episode, Stuart talks with Dr. Sid Roberts about a new initiate known as Angelina Thrive, which will help bring area nonprofits together to work for the better good of Angelina County residents.

In this episode, we talk with Clarisa Venegas and Beth Malloy with the Angelina County WIC office about details regarding the WIC program and how it benefits new mothers and their children.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Evelyn Saudceda about the importance of the Bilingual and English as a Second Language programs at Nacogdoches ISD.

Seasons of Hope is a faith based program for women going through tough times.  In this episode, Stuart talks with the program's Executive Director Paige Pate about what Seasons of Hope is and their approach to helping women overcome obstacles in their lives.

Are you a civic-minded individual that wants to learn more about serving East Texas?  The Lufkin/Angelina Chamber of Commerce may have what you are looking for with one of it's leadership programs!

How do you make the 100th episode of Conversations and Connections a special occasion?  Have Family Crisis Center Executive Director Whitney Burran come on as your guest!  In our 100th episode, Stuart and Whitney talk about what's going on at agency in 2023 and what to look forward to in years to come!

In this episode, Stuart talks with Nancy Niehause... founder of the 21/7 Association in Nacogdoches.  Nancy talks about the help that the 21/7 Association wants to provide for Nacogdoches citizens and what inspired her to launch the effort.

Today's teens are faced with many challenges in living their lives.  East Texas community leader Gary Roberts wants to see that these teens are exposed to the education and learning they need to make their lives a little easier.  In this episode, Stuart talks with Gary about the upcoming Teen Summit set for August 12th at SFA.

In this episode, Stuart talks with Shawn Stewart, a Youth Recovery Coach the ADAC's YRC (Youth Recovery Communities) Program about their approach in helping East Texas youth combat drug addiction.

Summer is almost here... and that means it's almost Blueberry Festival time!  In this episode, Stuart talks with agency Marketing and Communications Coordinator Angela Turner about the Blueberry Cupcake Battle, a baking contest that the Family Crisis Center has sponsored every year for a while now.  

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with agency counselor Matt Craven about how survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault deal with their mental health stresses.

In this episode, Stuart talks with San Augustine Legal Advocate Lizzet Mendoza about what her role is with the agency, as well as the unique aspect of working in a rural area.

Stuart sits down with two of the agency's spring interns to talk about their experience at the Family Crisis Center and what the future holds for them.