<description>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. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On this episode of the CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast, Senior Director of Recovery Services, Danijela Vranesevic, and School-Based Mental Health Coordinator, Steve Kerestes, explore why the holidays can be tough, share practical strategies to protect your mental health, and remind you that you’re not alone in this journey. </description>

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...

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 Kerestes, explore why the holidays can be tough, share practical strategies to protect your mental health, and remind you that you’re not alone in this journey.

Navigating the Holidays for Those in Recovery

<description>In honor of National Homelessness Awareness Month, Amy Dornack, manager of homeless &amp;amp; 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;TaKeisha opens up about her journey through homelessness and how asking for help, community support, and compassion made all the difference. Her story is a reminder that homelessness can affect anyone, and that hope and healing are possible.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn more about the Family Living Center: commquest.org/family_living_center</description>

In honor of National Homelessness Awareness Month, Amy Dornack, manager of homeless &amp; 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...

In honor of National Homelessness Awareness Month, Amy Dornack, manager of homeless &amp; 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 all the difference. Her story is a reminder that homelessness can affect anyone, and that hope and healing are possible. Learn more about the Family Living Center: commquest.org/family_living_center

National Homelessness Awareness Month: TaKiesha’s Story of Hope and Healing

<description>&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;“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?”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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 psychiatric services provided by CommQuest, offering a detailed overview of what falls under the psychiatric care umbrella and the types of professionals who deliver care to clients.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The conversation explores common misconceptions and stigmas surrounding mental health treatment, particularly concerns about medication and its side effects. Dr. Iyoha addresses these fears, emphasizing the importance of careful patient monitoring as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;“The folks that I’ve taken care of are in business, healthcare, law. They’re thriving in our community and no one has ever known that they were afflicted with a mental health disorder, a disorder that’s well managed with medication, just like any other health condition.”&lt;/i&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The interview concludes with Dr. Iyoha highlighting recent advancements in mental health care, including the growing availability of services in our community.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information please visit &lt;b&gt;CommQuest.org&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Episode Blog Post: https://www.commquest.org/2024/10/commquest-psychiatric-services-overview-with-dr-iyoha/</description>

“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?”

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“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 psychiatric services provided by CommQuest, offering a detailed overview of what falls under the psychiatric care umbrella and the types of professionals who deliver care to clients. The conversation explores common misconceptions and stigmas surrounding mental health treatment, particularly concerns about medication and its side effects. Dr. Iyoha addresses these fears, emphasizing the importance of careful patient monitoring as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. “The folks that I’ve taken care of are in business, healthcare, law. They’re thriving in our community and no one has ever known that they were afflicted with a mental health disorder, a disorder that’s well managed with medication, just like any other health condition.” The interview concludes with Dr. Iyoha highlighting recent advancements in mental health care, including the growing availability of services in our community. For more information please visit CommQuest.org Episode Blog Post: https://www.commquest.org/2024/10/commquest-psychiatric-services-overview-with-dr-iyoha/

CommQuest Psychiatric Services Overview with Dr. Iyoha

<description>&lt;b&gt;Guest: Kara Vogt on the CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;During our conversation, Kara shares insights on two key topics: the impact of addiction on families and the resources available to support them.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;She emphasizes that addiction is a chronic disease, one that requires long-term solutions, not quick fixes. Kara also touches on important reminders for family members of those in recovery, such as understanding that addiction is a disease. Families dealing with a loved one’s addiction often face overwhelming chaos, guilt, grief, confusion, anger, and hopelessness. However, Kara highlights the importance of resources like Family Support meetings to help navigate these challenges.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Family Support Meetings&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CommQuest offers weekly Family Support meetings every Tuesday from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Canton Outpatient Campus – Building A&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;601 Cleveland Ave. NW | Canton, OH 44702&lt;br /&gt;Phone: 330.453.8252&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To attend, enter through the main entrance, take the elevator to the second floor, and check in at the front desk. Please provide your contact details to receive notifications in case of cancellations due to weather or other events.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For those who prefer to attend virtually, send an email in advance to request the meeting link.&lt;br /&gt;The link will be sent via Microsoft Teams:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href="https://CommQuest.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;FamilySupport@CommQuest.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information about CommQuest, visit &lt;a href="https://www.commquest.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;CommQuest.org&lt;/a&gt;.</description>

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...

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 on two key topics: the impact of addiction on families and the resources available to support them. She emphasizes that addiction is a chronic disease, one that requires long-term solutions, not quick fixes. Kara also touches on important reminders for family members of those in recovery, such as understanding that addiction is a disease. Families dealing with a loved one’s addiction often face overwhelming chaos, guilt, grief, confusion, anger, and hopelessness. However, Kara highlights the importance of resources like Family Support meetings to help navigate these challenges. Family Support Meetings CommQuest offers weekly Family Support meetings every Tuesday from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at: Canton Outpatient Campus – Building A 601 Cleveland Ave. NW | Canton, OH 44702 Phone: 330.453.8252 To attend, enter through the main entrance, take the elevator to the second floor, and check in at the front desk. Please provide your contact details to receive notifications in case of cancellations due to weather or other events. For those who prefer to attend virtually, send an email in advance to request the meeting link. The link will be sent via Microsoft Teams: Email: <a href="https://CommQuest.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FamilySupport@CommQuest.org</a> For more information about CommQuest, visit <a href="https://www.commquest.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CommQuest.org</a>.

The Impact of Addiction on Families and Family Support with Kara Vogt

<description>&lt;i&gt;This episode contains content that may be triggering for some listeners.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this episode of the &lt;i&gt;CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast&lt;/i&gt;, 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 potential warning signs in those who may be at risk. Our discussion delves into five key areas of suicide awareness, both generally and specifically for youth:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Risk Factors&lt;/b&gt; for potential suicide.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Warning Signs&lt;/b&gt; that may indicate a suicide attempt.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;How to Act&lt;/b&gt; when a risk is identified.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Reaching Out for Help&lt;/b&gt; when needed.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Available Resources&lt;/b&gt; for those seeking more information about Suicide Awareness.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;Our conversation covers these topics in detail, providing an informative and thoughtful dialogue. We hope you'll listen in.For more information about CommQuest Services, Inc., please visit &lt;a href="https://www.commquest.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;CommQuest.org&lt;/a&gt;.</description>

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...

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 potential warning signs in those who may be at risk. Our discussion delves into five key areas of suicide awareness, both generally and specifically for youth: <ol><li>Key Risk Factors for potential suicide.</li><li>Warning Signs that may indicate a suicide attempt.</li><li>How to Act when a risk is identified.</li><li>Reaching Out for Help when needed.</li><li>Available Resources for those seeking more information about Suicide Awareness.</li></ol>Our conversation covers these topics in detail, providing an informative and thoughtful dialogue. We hope you'll listen in.For more information about CommQuest Services, Inc., please visit <a href="https://www.commquest.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CommQuest.org</a>.

Suicide Awareness in Youth with Steve Kerestes from CommQuest

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