<p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>If someone is seeking help, they should be able to access it.</li><li>There is a mismatch between the supply and demand of services.</li><li>Supportive housing is crucial for successful recovery.</li><li>Attracting behavioral health workers requires better incentives.</li><li>Second-chance employers play a vital role in recovery.</li><li>P2P methamphetamine is a growing concern in substance use.</li><li>Community accountability is essential for effective resource allocation.</li><li>Hope comes from witnessing recovery journeys.</li><li>Alignment between city, county, and state can lead to better outcomes.</li><li>Stories of resilience are invaluable in the recovery process.</li></ul>


<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Takeaways&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;If someone is seeking help, they should be able to access it.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;There is a mismatch between the supply and demand of services.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supportive housing is crucial for successful recovery.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Attracting behavioral health workers requires better incentives.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Second-chance employers play a vital role in recovery.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;P2P methamphetamine is a growing concern in substance use.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Community accountability is essential for effective resource allocation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hope comes from witnessing recovery journeys.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alignment between city, county, and state can lead to better outcomes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stories of resilience are invaluable in the recovery process.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
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In this final episode of the season, They Are Us turns the conversation back to our listeners. Host Juliana is joined by CCC President and CEO Dr. Andy Mendenhall to respond to questions about recovery, behavioral health, housing, and the challenges facing our community. Together, they explore why access to care matters, the role of supportive housing and second-chance employers, the changing substance use landscape, and what accountability and alignment can look like across systems. The episode closes with a reflection on hope — drawn from the resilience of people in recovery and the communities that support them.

They Are Us

Episode 10 - Why This Work Matters

Episode 10 - Why This Work Matters

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