Horizon Heart to Heart

This episode discusses the importance of health equity and its impact on our day to day lives. We will hear valuable insights and perspectives about the importance of awareness, resources, and steps individuals can take to drive health equity forward. (716)831-1800 | horizon-health.org facebook.com/horizonhealthservices instagram.com/horizon_health x.com/horizonhealth1 linkedin.com/company/horizon...

In this episode, you will hear valuable insights and perspectives about the importance of awareness, whole person and family care, and resources to support your communities and people in your life that may need it. (716)831-1800 | horizon-health.org facebook.com/horizonhealthservices instagram.com/horizon_health x.com/horizonhealth1 linkedin.com/company/horizon-health-services/

This episode brings together a powerful conversation with employees from Horizon Health Services to explore how stress shows up in our daily lives and how it can affect each of us differently. Through personal stories and professional insights, the episode unpacks the factors that shape our experiences of stress and provides practical strategies that anyone can use to build their stress management...

We are proud to share the release of our Native American Awareness Podcast, created to highlight the voices, experiences, and perspectives of Indigenous community members. The podcast explores themes of cultural identity, health equity, and the importance of representation in care and community spaces. We encourage you to listen, reflect, and share as we continue building awareness and understandi...

Explore the world through a different lens in this enlightening episode on blind awareness and advocacy. We had the opportunity to speak with a local community member and advocate to talk about the experiences challenges faced by the blind community and share practical ways you can offer meaningful support. (716)831-1800 | horizon-health.org facebook.com/horizonhealthservices instagram.com/horizon...

In recognition and awareness of Black Maternal Mental Health Week, we’re highlighting an impactful Horizon podcast episode that centers on the lived experiences of individuals as they navigate the Maternal Health system. We hope you tune in to hear from two of our incredible Horizon Maternal Health providers, Amanda Czworka and Dominique Rodriguez. (716)831-1800 | horizon-health.org facebook.com/h...

From navigating identity and belonging to recognizing cultural intersections, this conversation offers an honest and nuanced reflection on what it means to live at intersections. We hope you tune in to hear from a long time community member and Horizon community partner, Karl Shallowhorn. (716)831-1800 | horizon-health.org facebook.com/horizonhealthservices instagram.com/horizon_health twitter.com...

Horizon sits down with WNY Heroes to explore the crucial role they play in our community. Discover how WNY Heroes is dedicated to providing veterans with essential resources, unwavering support, and guidance to navigate mental health and substance use challenges. (716)831-1800 | horizon-health.org facebook.com/horizonhealthservices instagram.com/horizon_health twitter.com/horizonhealth1 linkedin.c...

Education and Awareness is vital when it comes to understanding cannabis and how it is affecting our adolescents, young adults and adults in our community. This episode will discuss the importance of educating parents, schools, and our community on cannabis. We will also discuss what parents should be aware of, how they can have conversations and the importance of staying educated and up to date o...

Education and Awareness are vital when it comes to understanding vaping and how it is effecting our community. This episode will discuss the importance of educating parents, schools, and our community on vaping. We will also discuss what parents should be aware of, what misconceptions are out there when it comes to vaping and understanding the trends of dabbing and synthetic cannabis.   (716)831-1...

In this episode, we focus on the importance of educating parents, school faculty and adolescents on mental health treatment and how to address symptoms. We look in to how providing school based mental health treatment has helped to reduce the stigma and the importance of understanding the warning signs an individual may be experiencing and how to address.  (716)831-1800 | horizon-health.org facebo...

Listen in to hear behavioral health providers talk about their journey in the field, what they have learned, what drives them, and how we can come together to continue this important and meaningful work.  (716)831-1800 | horizon-health.org facebook.com/horizonhealthservices instagram.com/horizon_health twitter.com/horizonhealth1 linkedin.com/company/horizon-health-services/

In this episode we provide information on maternal mental health and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). We discuss what PMADs are, warning signs to look out for, how to reach out for help, and how others can support someone struggling with a PMAD. Horizon Health Services is here to help and not silence the conversation around maternal mental health.  (716)831-1800 | horizon-health.org f...

There can be misconceptions when it comes to therapy. We want everyone listening to know that it is a collaborative process that involves exploring what is going on in life and “discovering” in sessions patterns of mood, behavior, etc. that are/aren’t working and then practicing outside of session what you can try differently. We are not forcing people to do things, we are coming up with what work...

Providing insight as to why it is important to consider therapy and what someone can look for and expect throughout that experience. (716)831-1800 | horizon-health.org facebook.com/horizonhealthservices instagram.com/horizon_health twitter.com/horizonhealth1 linkedin.com/company/horizon-health-services/

Listen to one of Horizon’s Freedom Village residents discuss his recovery journey and the strength, dedication, and commitment he has to creating a healthier life for himself. Through this eye-opening conversation, John shares about how much he has grown through receiving treatment, while also acknowledging that being in recovery is a continuous journey. John provides words of hope and encourageme...

A mom discusses her journey of finding support for her children as they faced mental health challenges. Navigating mental health disorders is a continuous journey, and for parents, it’s critical to feel comfort in knowing your loved one is receiving the support and resources they need. Reaching out for help and normalizing the conversation plays such an important role in reducing the stigma surrou...

Listen to a mom tell some of her story of how she helped her son… from the crush of enabling to the realization that those struggling with addiction can help themselves with support. (716)831-1800 | horizon-health.org facebook.com/horizonhealthservices instagram.com/horizon_health twitter.com/horizonhealth1 linkedin.com/company/horizon-health-services/

A brief overview of art therapy featuring licensed Creative Arts Therapist Anna McCarthy Schwartz. Art therapy offers individuals the space to explore and process the feelings, memories, and effects of emotions and past experiences. This approach to therapy allows individuals to find a sense of safety and control within their environments and helps them process the trauma they have experienced. (7...

At Horizon, we understand how important good mental health is and we know there are things we can provide to help support parents and families. Treating a child’s mental health struggles as soon as possible can help reduce issues in their current and future life. Treatment is specialized for each child and family based on individual needs. Listen in to learn more about how to identify anxiety, hav...

  Talking about stress management, self-care and mental health in the workplace can reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Today, we sit down with Independent Health and Horizon to further discuss what the two organizations have developed to assist employers on how to provide resources and education to their employees. The partnership will achieve this through a training program by conn...

We sit down with Sean Cuddihy from Room 9 to discuss his experience while going through treatment, his journey with recovery and his focus on collaborating to end the stigma around mental health and substance use. Sean founded Room 9 in 2018 when he was at Horizon Village for heroin use. He titled it Room 9 because 9 was his room number. He had many late night conversations with his roommate at th...

A look into the healing offered in EMDR therapy- from a counselor and patient’s perspective. (716)831-1800 | horizon-health.org facebook.com/horizonhealthservices instagram.com/horizon_health twitter.com/horizonhealth1 linkedin.com/company/horizon-health-services/

  There are many challenges posed from COVID-19 and many of us are feeling emotions that we may have never experienced before. For many who have lost someone, the feeling of grief is immense. Even those in our community who haven’t lost someone are still feeling some of the stages of grief as we navigate the loss of jobs, our rituals in life and perhaps the comfort we felt in our day to day lives....

Colleen Babcock connected with Horizon when her son started to come to us for support and treatment. She set up a meeting with Horizon’s CEO and proposed her position of Parent and Family Support Coordinator. After experiencing the treatment system as a parent, she felt like it was vital to have a person on staff who solely works with parents, families, friends and community members who are naviga...