Healthy Connections: A podcast for Union County and Marysville Teens

Pete Emmons speaks with guests about college student alcohol use, the problems it causes, and what can be done to reduce it. The Guests: Sergeant Tom Gerber of the State Highway Patrol Nancy Beals, Union County Drug-Free Coalition Coordinator And via Zoom, Julianna Fellows, Community Prevention Manager with Prevention Action Alliance

Pete Emmons interviews guests about the scope of teen dating violence, the warning signs to watch out for, and local help for victims.  The Guests: -Robin McNeal, Teen Advocate for Turning Point in Marysville -From the Marysville Police Department: Detective Dennis Flanagan and Officer Amy Findley -Catherine Weeks, TRIAD Coordinator and Victim of Crime Advocate

The Mosaic Project is a program that improves access to mental health care and provides support for parents. As the Mosaic Project prepares to expand, host Pete Emmons interviews two guests working on the program.  The Guests: -Randi Bargo-Smith, Youth Systems of Care Director for the Union County Mental Health & Recovery Board -Wren Hawkins, Lead Family Coordinator for the Union County M...

The pandemic has made it challenging for youth to safely engage in activities with their peers. In this episode, host Pete Emmons talks with leaders from the Union County YMCA about what’s available at the Y for youth and teens. The Guests: -Rachael Baxter, Youth Development Director -Brandi Hibbs, Membership Director -Mary Ann Coachman, Wellness Director

This episode focuses on the School Navigator Program in Union County and how it can improve the mental health of students when they need help.  The Guests: -Mackenzie Marquis, Navigator Case Manager with Maryhaven -Dale Jennings, Counselor at Navin and Mill Valley Elementary Schools in Marysville -and joining us via Zoom, Missy Usher, Navigator Case Manager with Maryhaven

In this episode, we focus on teen leaders and related organizations that are enhancing community mental and emotional wellness. The panelists are:  -Christina Kesterson, Union County Drug-Free Coalition and Leader of the Teen Prevention Leadership Academy -Megan Vollrath, Senior at Marysville High School and Member of the Global Scholar Program -Katie Krueger, Senior at Marysville High School...

In this episode, Pete and our guests share practical, positive tips and resources that can help brighten up the Christmas Season this year.  The Guests: -via Zoom, Beth Sanders, Founder and CEO of LifeBio -Shawnna Sue Jordan, Communications Specialist with the Union Co. Health Department and Owner of Crooked Door Studio -Katie Krueger, High School Student and Drug Free Coalition Member -via Z...

What can be done to decrease teen vaping? Host Pete Emmons discusses this topic with Shawn Sech, Director of Health Promotion and Planning with the Union County Health Department; Heidi LoParo, Assistant Principal of Bunsold Middle School; and Rich Crabtree, Assistant Deputy Sheriff of Union County.   

Host Pete Emmons talks with a panel of experts about underage drinking, both in general and specifically this year during the pandemic. Those experts are Seargent Don McGlenn of the Marysville Ohio Police Department; Janae Mulvanie, School Navigator, Youth Case Manager, and AOD Counselor at Maryhaven; and Holly Zweizig, Associate Director of the Union County Mental Health and Recovery Board. 

On this episode, we focus on the misuse of medication. Host Pete Emmons talks with Co-owner of Dave's Pharmacy and Pharmacist Donna Burke, Marysville Fire Chief Jay Riley, and Deputy Sheriff Rich Crabtree about being careful with prescription drugs, the upcoming Drug Take Back Day, and more!

This is the first episode of the Empowering Teens to Live Healthy Drug-Free Lives podcast! Host Pete Emmons talks with Dr. Phil Atkins, Adham Schirg, Christina Kesterson, and Rachael Baxter about the difficulties facing teens during the COVID-19 crisis.