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Empower Tusc

Empower Tusc

Get Level Podcast Network

Join us each episode with your host, Empower Tusc Coordinator Jodi Salvo, as we deliver current information to help educate and raise awareness about substance use and mental health in our community. Jodi brings information from all over Tuscarawas and surrounding counties, including resources from local school districts, law enforcement, treatment agencies, political offices, state representatives, and more. You'll enjoy these casual conversations among people working together to increase prevention in our community. The Anti-Drug Coalition is part of the Get Level Podcast Network, bringing agencies and organizations together to reach listeners in Tuscarawas County. To help support the show, visit glow.fm/adctusc. For more information on the ADC, visit www.adctusc.org. For information on the Get Level Podcast Network, visit www.getlevelpod.com.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Empower Tusc episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Empower Tusc for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Empower Tusc episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

What is school-based counseling and how can it benefit your children? Jodi Salvo sits down with Mario Avalle, a school-based counselor with OhioGuidestone, to discuss the ins and outs of school-based counseling. Mario is inspiring, knowledgeable, and most importantly, you can hear his heart as he speaks about helping the children in our community.

Mario is a former Marine who experienced life-changing results through counseling. Now, Mario is focusing his professional counseling expertise at the school-aged level in the Newcomerstown and Tusky Valley school districts. He works with children from 2nd grade all the way to seniors in high school.

As promised, Mario is here to answer all your questions: what is school-based counseling? How does it work? What's the difference between a school-based counselor and a guidance counselor? What role do parents play in school-based counseling?

Also, Mario talks about the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it's had on children. He has some tips and advice for both kids and parents as we all find ways to deal with the situation in our world.

Visit www.adctusc.org for all your information about the Coalition and different types of drug use and prevention.

Listen at www.getlevelpod.com/adc.

Or find the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.

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HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!

Please help support the show at www.glow.fm/adctusc

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Empower Tusc - Youth Vaping - What the Schools See
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06/02/21 • 35 min

This will be the last podcast episode before summer begins. But don't worry - Jodi Salvo and the ADC will be back in the fall before the new school year begins! But on this episode, substitute host Autumn Poland is joined by Diana Smith, Susan Monticelli and Michele Henry to discuss the increase in vaping in our schools.

Autumn is a health educator at the Tuscarawas County Health Department and the co-chair for the Vaping Task Force within the Anti-Drug Coalition. Diana is from OhioGuidestone and is also a member of the ADC. Susan is a school counselor at Claymont Middle School, and Michele is the assistant principal at Claymont Middle School.

The Anti-Drug Coalition recently gave "Catch My Breath" presentations at Claymont Middle School. The Catch My Breath program is the only evidence-based program that deals with vaping. Claymont was the first school to incorporate the program to help combat the drastic rise in vaping among school-aged children.

The increase in vaping is a nationwide problem for schools, teachers and parents for many reasons. Listen as the professionals from Claymont explain why vaping is difficult to find. Vaping devices come in countless colors, shapes, and sizes, and many are made to look like common, everyday items like flash drives. The devices are easily concealable, making it challenging for adults to catch the devices on kids. Vaping products are made like candy for kids, available in all kinds of different flavors. Kids think vaping is harmless compared to smoking, but research shows that is not true whatsoever.

This is a conversation that all parents need to hear. Even if your child is not vaping, they could be selling vaping products to other kids. It's important for parents and adults to be current with the trends and understand how students are buying, selling, and using these devices.

Visit www.adctusc.org for all your information about the Coalition and different types of drug use and prevention.

Listen at www.getlevelpod.com/adc.

Or find the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.

Watch on YouTube!

HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!

Please help support the show at www.glow.fm/adctusc

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National Recovery Month continues as we extend our series understanding the realities of addiction. Many people deal with an addiction to prescription pain medication that they never intended to deal with. Bradley Fields joins Jodi Salvo on this episode to tell his story of how a motorcycle accident led to his addiction.

If you listened to last week's episode, you heard Bradley talk about his experience with Celebrate Recovery at LifeWay Church in New Philadelphia. Now, you can hear Bradley's story about his addiction to prescription paid medication and how walking with God leads him through his recovery.

Visit www.adctusc.org for all your information about the Coalition and different types of drug use and prevention.

Listen at www.getlevelpod.com/adc.

Or find the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.

Watch on YouTube!

HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!

Please help support the show at www.glow.fm/adctusc

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How much do you know about Access Tusc or Bridges to Wellness in Tuscarawas County. These resources are incredible, and this episode is definitely worth listening to so you understand what these resources offer for you.

Access Tusc was established as a healthcare/social service network in 2014 to assist patients with navigating the resources within Tuscarawas County. Using Community Health Workers to build rapport with patients/clients within their own home environment, and establish a plan of action surrounding ‘pathways’ that must be completed in order to move through their current state of need will connect services and clients.

There are 20 identified pathways according to the HUB model:

  1. Adult education
  2. Behavioral health
  3. Developmental referrals
  4. Developmental screening
  5. Education
  6. Employment
  7. Family planning
  8. Health insurance
  9. Housing
  10. Immunization referral
  11. Immunization screening
  12. Medical home
  13. Medical referral
  14. Medication assessment chart
  15. Medication assessment
  16. Medication management
  17. Postpartum
  18. Pregnancy
  19. Smoking cessation
  20. Social service referral

CHW's will come meet a client wherever is comfortable to help get all women in need connected to the right services.

The Bridges to Wellness HUB program offers help to pregnant women on Medicaid who need help navigating the services in the county including transportation, health care coordination, dental, behavioral health services, education, and many more pathways brought to their home by a Community Health Worker. Our pilot program is 100% available to any women who are dealing with recent/current opiate addiction, regardless of their insurance.

Visit online - www.accesstusc.org

As always, visit www.adctusc.org for all your information about the Coalition and different types of drug use and prevention.

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Welcome to Part 3 of our series, "What I Wish Someone Had Told Me." On this episode, Jodi Salvo has a ground-breaking conversation with Abriel Melchor. Abriel is a recovering drug addict who now coaches others as a Peer Recovery Supporter for OhioGuidestone.

Abriel's story explains how addiction can begin as easily as any family hobby. She recalls her introduction to drug use at 9 years old as it was a common household activity to drink beer and smoke marijuana, no matter the age. Then, she explains how the passing of her brother led her addiction to spiral as she sought any and all means to numb the pain of her grief.

For Abriel, her drug use became all about finding ways to not feel anything. As she got older, she continued to suppress the pain and trauma of her early years with drugs. She was so set in her ways that she firmly believes there is nothing anyone could've told her that would have changed her behavior.

But as the conversation progresses, key realizations emerge, and some essential themes develop; You must confront the underlying reasons for your addiction; Addiction is a disease; You need to learn your "why"; and most importantly, there's no reason anyone should be alone and in despair. This community is filled with people who are ready and willing to help you regain your life.

Visit www.adctusc.org for all your information about the Coalition and different types of drug use and prevention.

Listen at www.getlevelpod.com/adc.

Or find the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.

Watch on YouTube!

HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!

Please help support the show at www.glow.fm/adctusc

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We're kicking off a new mini-series focused on Suicide Awareness featuring the Tuscarawas County Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group. On this episode, hear from Suicide Prevention Advocates Kristie Wilkin and Jenn Dotto as they explain the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Certified Gatekeeper Training.

The QPR philosophy is:

  • Question - "Are you considering taking your own life?"
  • Persuade - "Let's go get help."
  • Refer - "Knowing the right resources to go to for help"

QPR is not a form of counseling; rather, it's intended to offer hope through positive action. The training helps Gatekeepers to recognize warning signs, clues, and suicidal communication of people in crisis and skills to act vigorously in preventing a possible tragedy. Much like CPR and the Heimlich maneuver, the use of QPR may save a life.

The QPR training goals include being able to recognize someone at risk for suicide, possess intervention skills, and be able to provide referral sources to aid someone in need.

If you or your group are interested in Gatekeeper Training, please email Kristie, Jenn, and Pam at [email protected]. This page is monitored daily by all 3 Gatekeepers. When emailing, please let us know if evenings, a Saturday morning, or another time works best for you. The Gatekeepers will get back to you as soon as possible to provide training dates and times. You can also follow Gatekeeper news at the "Walk into the Light" Facebook page. This page is used to update highlights of the suicide prevention walk and will now include info on trainings and more. The Question Persuade Refer training is a curriculum that communities are adopting across the country to meet this need.

The cost of the class is $20.00 to cover materials and lasts 2 hours in duration.

Visit www.adctusc.org for all your information about the Coalition and different types of drug use and prevention.

Listen at www.getlevelpod.com/adc.

Or find the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.

Watch on YouTube!

HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!

Please help support the show at www.glow.fm/adctusc

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Welcome to the Anti-Drug Coalition Podcast! In this introduction episode, ADC Coordinator Jodi Salvo talks with Josh Aul from the Get Level Podcast Network. Listen as they discuss the mission of the ADC and what the new podcast show is going to feature moving forward. Then, former State Representative and current ADC Chairperson Kerry Metzger joins the show to explain his passion for the ADC and what the Coalition's goals are for the future.

Get ready, Tuscarawas County! We're going to bring the information and resources you need to hear, and we're going to have fun doing it. Let's come together and empower our youth to live drug free.

To help support the show, visit glow.fm/adctusc.

For more information on the ADC, visit www.adctusc.org.

For information on the Get Level Podcast Network, visit www.getlevelpod.com.

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During the recording of Part 1, Perci Garner joined us in studio to observe the recording and hear the message from the mental health specialists. After the session ended, Perci began asking excellent questions that we wanted to share with the community. He graciously agreed to jump on the microphone and share his experiences with mental health related to life and the pressures of performing at the highest level in athletics.

Perci Garner is a Dover native who played football and baseball at Dover High School before playing college ball at Ball State. He eventually took the mound for the Cleveland Indians, achieving a lifelong dream that continues to inspire the dreams of countless youth in our community.

Mental illness affects each and every one of us, and yet it remains a greatly misunderstood illness. Tune into this episode as Perci Garner discusses mental health with specialists from different resources in Tuscarawas County.

  • Natalie Bollon - Executive Director at the ADAMHS Board of Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties
  • Tim Wicks - Supervising Counselor at Personal Family Counseling Services
  • Miles Riley - Director of Marketing and Fundraising at Community Mental Healthcare

Learn about the many different mental health resources available in our community. These mental health specialists explain where people can go and who they can consult regarding mental health.

LISTEN BACK! If you missed Part 1 of this 2-part series, listen to the first episode. Perci jumps into the conversation right where the previous episode ended, so make sure you listen to understand the full context of the conversation.

Thanks to our guests and to ALL the mental health specialists in our community!


As always, visit www.adctusc.org for all your information about the Coalition and different types of drug use.

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Do you know all the resources the Senior Center provides? The list seems endless, and on this episode, Jodi Salvo talks with Jamie Smith and Vicki Yates from the Tuscarawas County Senior Center to learn about everything the Senior Center has to offer. If you're a senior or have a loved one who's a senior, contact the Senior Center today. It really is the coolest place in town.

  • Jamie Smith - Tuscarawas County Senior Center
  • Vicki Yates - Tuscarawas County Senior Center

Thanks to the Senior Center for coming in and sharing all their resources with us!

Visit online - www.tuscsc.org

Facebook - /TuscarawasCountySeniorCenter

Call - 330-364-6611

As always, visit www.adctusc.org for all your information about the Coalition and different types of drug use and prevention.

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Please help support the show at www.glow.fm/adctusc

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Processing the passing of a loved one is challenging, no matter the circumstances. However, during this restrictive COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with grief and bereavement has changed drastically.

Jodi Salvo brings two specialists from Community Hospice to the show. Julie Yoder and LeAnn Mallernee specialize in bereavement care, and their conversation can help listeners understand the difficulties people are facing right now.

Many people have experienced the isolation and separation from loved ones throughout 2020. Loved ones have passed on alone, funerals have been restricted or cancelled/postponed, and the grieving process has been disrupted in an unnatural way. The light in this darkened time is that there are people who know how to help, and Community Hospice has the information and support people need.

Visit www.adctusc.org for all your information about the Coalition and different types of drug use and prevention.

Listen at www.getlevelpod.com/adc.

Or find the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.

Watch on YouTube!

HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!

Please help support the show at www.glow.fm/adctusc

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FAQ

How many episodes does Empower Tusc have?

Empower Tusc currently has 61 episodes available.

What topics does Empower Tusc cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Mental Health and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Empower Tusc?

The episode title 'What Impact Can School-Based Counseling Have on Kids?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Empower Tusc?

The average episode length on Empower Tusc is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of Empower Tusc released?

Episodes of Empower Tusc are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Empower Tusc?

The first episode of Empower Tusc was released on Apr 5, 2020.

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