Encouraging Conversation

Discussing prevention and how to help keep Elgin's (IL) youth alcohol and drug-free.

A 45-year Prevention and Treatment Retrospective

Guest Jerry Skogmo, therapist, treatment and prevention expert, discusses his role as an advocate in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

09-20
32:30

A nurse's perspective

Guest Elisa Lara, healthcare representative from VNA Healthcare, discusses her role as a nurse in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

07-09
33:03

Parent Sector and Coalition Work

Guest Cristina Colunga, Parent Sector representative, discusses her role as a parent in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

06-06
33:28

Teens and Mental Health

Guests Kate McCormack and Anna Czerniak of the Kane County Health Department discuss youth trends, mental health and substance misuse. They are joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

05-13
37:35

Illinois Human Performance Project

Guests Kaira Klingler & Abbie Lee of the Illinois Human Performance Project discuss substance misuse and it's effects on body's performance. They are joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

04-26
30:16

State of Elgin, Youth and Substance Use

Guest David Kaptain, Mayor of Elgin, Illinois, discusses the state of Elgin Illinois, Elgin's youth and substance use. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

03-18
30:13

Intervention, Counseling, Treatment and Hope

Guest Nicole Lewis of Ecker Center for Behavioral Health, discusses their role in intervention via counseling and therapy in both adults and teens. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

12-03
31:26

Mental Health Awareness and Youth Suicide Prevention

Guest Gabi Vargas and AJ of Poiema Studios , discuss their role in Suicide Prevention, Mental Health and how they are helping the youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

11-12
31:58

Healthcare Sector, Data collection and community assessment

Guest Tina Link of Advocate Sherman Hospital, discusses their role in DFC coalition support as they reduce underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

10-29
29:30

The National Guard and Coalition Work

Guest Jeremy Doggett, CW3 at the Illinois National Guard, discusses their role in DFC coalition support as they reduce underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

10-15
37:40

Cultural Competency & Coalition Work

Guest and Bolivian native Gabriela Baker discusses cultural competency, volunteerism and her role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

10-01
42:57

Substance Use Sector and Coalition Work

Guest Jenny Wagner of the Northern Illinois Recovery Center discusses prevention and intervention and their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

09-17
39:55

Business Sector and Coalition Work

Guest Michaelangelo Herrera, Real Estate Broker at Baird & Warner in Algonquin, discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

09-03
33:46

Healthcare Sector and Coalition Work

Guest Lorena Nuñez, Community Outreach Coordinator at Greater Family Health in Elgin, discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

08-20
35:04

Dental Business Sector and Coalition Work

Guest Maria Leon, Community Relations Coordinator at Familia Dental in Elgin, discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

08-06
33:55

Youth-serving Sector and Coalition Work

Guest Carrie Schneider of the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

07-23
26:31

Media Sector and Coalition Work

Guest Linda Siete of the Reflejos Publications discusses media and it's role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

07-09
37:09

Law Enforcement sector and Coalition Work

Guest Sergeant Bernie Bajak of the Elgin Police Department's Drug Unit discusses prevention and it's role in community-level change there by reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

05-28
29:43

Prevention with Ecker Center for Behavioral Health

Guest Jessica Reed of the Ecker Center for Behavioral Health discusses prevention and it's role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

04-30
35:24

Data, Logic Models and the Seven Strategies

Guest SSG John Chambers of the Illinois National Guard discusses the importance of data, logic models and the seven strategies in foundational coalition work. He is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.SHOW LINKS:ABS Data Quality FrameworkABS Data Quality Framework GraphicKU ToolboxDeveloping a Logic Model or Theory of ChangeExamp...

04-02
34:51

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