How Ya Doing Bay County?

Justin Howell from the Healthy Start Coalition's Team Dad Fatherhood Initiative joins us to share about this new program in Bay, Franklin, and Gulf Counties.  Justin explains how the 12 week training program works and how it's helping fathers, children, and families locally.Special thanks to Laura Roesch with the Bay County Public Library Foundation for being our guest co-host.  To contact Justin, dial or text (850) 896-9718To dial Connect, (850) 872-4130 ext 104Healthy Start Coalition of Bay, Franklin, and Gulf CountiesHealthy Start Facebook Pagehow ya doing? | Alignment Bay County

Ron Sharpe from The Arc of the Bay joins us to share about how The Arc is providing supports and opportunities for people with disabilities in our community.  Their new campaign "Bay Be Counted" is spreading awareness about the importance of registering children for disability services before they turn 14 years old, due to the ever growing waitlist for adults requiring services.  Listen as Ron shares about how transition planning for these students can make all the difference in their physical and mental well-being as they progress into adulthood. To contact The Arc of the Bay, dial (850) 265-2951To contact APD, dial (850) 747-5638To contact Vocational Rehabilitation (Rehab Works), dial (850) 872-4380The Arc of the BayAgency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)APD Resource DirectoryThe Arc of FloridaThe Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitationhow ya doing? | Alignment Bay County

Missy Lee from the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) joins us to share about the Hope Florida program and the Care Portal.  Listen to learn more about DCF, how Hope Florida works to help our local families find a "pathway to prosperity", and how you or your organization can get involved by utilizing the Care Portal. To reach a Hope Florida Care Navigator, call 850.300.HOPETo seek help for vulnerable adults in Florida, call 800.96.ABUSETo reach the child abuse hotline, call 800.962.2873Florida Department of Children and FamiliesHope FloridaCare Portalhow ya doing? | Alignment Bay County

Stacey Legg from Elevate Bay, along with mentor, Rosalita Cisneros and her mentee, Ariel, join us to share about their experiences in the Elevate Bay mentorship program.  Listen as mentor and mentee share how this program has impacted their lives and how you can participate as well. If you are local to the Bay County, FL area and would like to volunteer as a mentor or add your BDS student to the waiting list, please contact Stacey Legg at leggsl@bay.k12.fl.us or call  (850) 767-4128. Elevate BayElevate Bay Facebook Pagehow ya doing? | Alignment Bay County

Christy Myers from the Florida Veterans Support Line (FVSL) joins us to share how her organization is helping Veterans all over the Panhandle find the support and resources they need.  If you are a veteran in need of services, please reach out by dialing 211 or call 1-844-MYFLVET (693-5838).United Way of West Florida FVSLhow ya doing? | Alignment Bay CountyIf you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please reach out.  Dial the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  at 988.

Nicole Johnson from BASIC of Northwest FL joins us to share about their RAP Project (Respect, Awareness and Prevention) and how they are reaching area youth to help equip them with skills to make healthy choices.  Nicole details how this integrated HIV and substance abuse prevention program empowers African American youth between the ages of 13 and 24.For more information about BASIC or RAP please contact Nicole, by email Nicole.Johnson@basicnwfl.com or call (850) 785-1088 ext. 128. BASIC of Northwest FLRAP ProgramBASIC Testing InformationBASIC FacebookSAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)Bay County Health Department HIV/AIDS Serviceshow ya doing? | Alignment Bay County

Laura Roesch from the Bay County Public Library Foundation joins us to share all the ways they are connecting children with books.  Listen as we discuss the benefits of reading on mental wellness, the impact books have on a child, and the many ways you can help support their wonderful programs.  To contact Laura or Bay FLOW, please email theflowforbay@gmail.com or message them on Facebook. Bay County Public Library Foundation Facebook PageBay County Public Library Foundation WebsiteVolunteer Sign-Up GeniusLittle Free LibrariesSuccess by 6 - United Way ProgramSouth Sound Reading Foundationhow ya doing? | Alignment Bay County

Kristina Williams from the Life Management Center of NWFL joins us to share about the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training program offered by the center.  Listen as Kristina shares about this evidence-based training program and the ALGEE process (Assess, Listen, Encourage Professional Help, Encourage Self-Help).  If you are interested in being trained in MHFA, contact Kristina to join a class.  To contact Kristina, please email kwilliams@lmccares.orgor call (850) 522-4485 ext. 1107If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please call the National Lifeline at 988.988 LifelineLife Management Center of NWFL Mental Health First AidMHFA Course ScheduleMental Health First Aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeinghow ya doing? | Alignment Bay County

Kelly Langenberg, Executive Director at the Bay Education Foundation, along with Dr. Lynn d'Albertis, a mentor in the Take Stock in Children program,  join us to share about their mentorship and scholarship program at work in Bay County.  Listen to learn more about how to get involved and how Take Stock in Children is impacting the youth in our area by providing opportunities and support to ensure a successful future for their students.If you are local to the Bay County, FL area and would like to volunteer as a mentor with Take Stock in Children or to apply to the program for your 8th/9th grade BDS student, please contact the Bay Education Foundation at (850) 767-4111. Bay Education FoundationTake Stock in Children ApplicationTake Stock in Children Mentor InformationBay Education Foundation Facebookhow ya doing? | Alignment Bay County

Stacey Legg from Elevate Bay, along with long-time Elevate Bay Mentor, Dr. Scott Dean, join us to share about the great work being done for some of the most at-risk students in Bay County.  They explain how this mentorship program works, how to get involved, and how mentoring impacts the wellbeing of the students served.If you are local to the Bay County, FL area and would like to volunteer as a mentor or add your BDS student to the waiting list, please contact Stacey Legg at leggsl@bay.k12.fl.us or call  (850) 767-4128. Elevate BayElevate Bay Facebook Pagehow ya doing? | Alignment Bay County

Kynia Gainer and Blair Bell from the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida (ELCNWF) join us to share about the mental health resources available through their organization.  Servicing Bay, Washington, Jackson, Gulf, Franklin, Calhoun and Holmes counties, ELCNWF provides support to families with young children through screening and evaluation services.  In addition, ELCNWF also provides equipment and training to teachers in our area.  Listen to learn more about ELCNWF, including their "Help Me Grow" program.  To contact ELCNWF, please call (850) 747-5400.   Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida Mental Health ServicesHelp Me GrowBaby NavigatorAutism NavigatorConscious DisciplineBook: The Whole Brain ChildBook: I Love You RitualsCall 211how ya doing? | Alignment Bay County

Nikki Dickens, Director, and Dakota Januchowski, Clinical Coordinator, join us to share about the amazing Early Childhood Autism Program helping families in Bay County and the surrounding area.  ECAP serves children with developmental delays or disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities.  ECAP is the only non-profit Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider locally and a "hidden gem" for families in need of support and services.  Listen to learn more about ECAP and the resources they provide, including their Parent Resource Center. To contact ECAP, please call (850) 770-2241.Thank you to Suzan Gage, Executive Director of the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, for co-hosting this episode. Early Childhood Autism Program (ECAP)Early Childhood Autism Program Facebook PageAssociation for Science in Autism TreatmentEarly Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida how ya doing? | Alignment Bay County

Colleen Cox with Therapeutic Measures - Music Therapy, Ministry and Mentoring joins us to discuss her work in music therapy, which she defines as "the use of music to reach a non-musical objective," as well as the many ways music can enrich lives, heal trauma and support wellness.  She also shares many resources, both local and online, that listeners can use to incorporate musical mindfulness into daily life, as well as treating us to a song written in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.American Music Therapy AssociationAWSOM Music LessonsTim Janis Relaxation MusicUkulele Orchestra of St. Andrew'sZen TangleMindfulness Based Stress ReductionContinuing Education at Gulf Coast State CollegeArts and Culture at Gulf Coast State CollegeDrum Circle at Zen Garden Karma ShackMovies: August Rush, The Music Never StoppedUkuleles & Dulcimers at Bay County LibraryHow Ya Doing? | Alignment Bay County

Tina Ray and Allison Hausner with the Mobile Response Team (MRT) from the Life Management Center of NWFL join us to share how MRT responds to individuals in crisis and how intervention saves lives.  Serving six counties locally, including Bay, Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Calhoun and Gulf counties, the MRT is available 24/7/365 for free to help those in crisis.  Listen to learn more about the warnings signs exhibited when someone is having suicidal ideations and where you can go to find help in a crisis. Mobile Response TeamCrisis Line at Life Management Center of NWFLEPIC (Early Psychosis Intervention & Care)how ya doing? | Alignment Bay CountyTo contact MRT or speak with a counselor, please call (850) 522-4485, ext 1833 or toll free at (888) 785-8750.If you live outside of our service area, and you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK).

Logan Kelly, with Live the Life Northwest Florida, joins us for another discussion about how to strengthen our relationships with healthy communication.  Listen as Logan shares more tools and techniques to bring couples closer together, such as the "Daily Temperature Reading."  Live the Life NWFL offers *FREE* relationship education classes and Logan shares more on how these classes work and what couples can expect. . The Adventures in Marriage, AIM class, is appropriate for couples of any age or stage.  Adventures in MarriageAdventures in Marriage RegistrationBay MarriageLife the Life NWFL FacebookLife the Life NWFL InstagramAdventures in Marriage Alumni Facebook GroupHow Ya Doing? | Alignment Bay County

David Trogdon from the HOPE Project, along with Kevin and support dog, Loki, join us to discuss the use of equine therapy to bring hope and healing to wounded warriors, veterans, first responders, and their families.  David highlights the many ways his organization provides support and community to people in our area, including chapel services, Battlebuddy support groups, PTSD/TBI (post traumatic stress/traumatic brain injury) education, and counseling.  We’d like to thank Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital for sponsoring this important episode.how ya doing? | Alignment Bay CountyEmerald Coast Hospital | Behavioral Health | Panama City, FL (emeraldcoastbehavioral.com)Resources discussed in the episode:HOPE ProjectHOPE Project | Facebook HOPE Project | TikTokHOPE Project | InstagramDavid Trogdon | AuthorNational Alliance on Mental IllnessThe Bay County Vet CenterEAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association)If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please reach out.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK).

Chaplain Zachary Kuster of Craftsman Counseling joins us to share his perspective on counseling from a faith-based background.  Zachary speaks about the stigma associated with seeking mental health services, especially within the church, and how Christians are not exempt from struggles with mental health.  Zachary is not accepting new clients at this time, but can be reached at zkuster@craftsmencounseling.orgAlignment Bay County | Howyadoing.orgPsychology TodayMissio Mosaic

Therapists, Jessica Landon and Casi Knowles, share about Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), a new therapy program available through the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center.  Jessica and Casi break this evidenced based therapy down for us, describing how it uses both child directed and parent directed play to build bonds and lower the incidence of disruptive behavior.  Learn about how this therapy is changing the lives of families in as little as four months!  PCIT is provided for FREE in locations across our local area, including Panama City, Chipley, Marianna, Blountstown, Port St. Joe & Appalachicola.  If you are interested in more information, or to schedule a session, call (850)324-0195 or email pcit.referral@gulfcoastcac.org.We'd like to thank Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital for sponsoring this episode!Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy CenterPCIT InternationalAlignment Bay County | Howyadoing.org

Kateryna Armenta of Ambitious We Life & Career Coaching joins us in the studio to discuss long terms goals.  She teaches us how to set a long-term goal by finding your vision for your life and making S.M.A.R.T. goals. She also shares valuable tips on how to overcome challenges, set action plans and the areas of your life to examine.  She talks about some of her personal goals and explains that it is OK to change your long-term goal if your life has changed.  how ya doing? | Alignment Bay CountyBest Life Coach For Women | Book Your Session | Ambitious WEWhy to have a 10 year life goals? (ambitiouswe.com)We'd like to thank Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital for sponsoring this episodeEmerald Coast Hospital | Behavioral Health | Panama City, FL (emeraldcoastbehavioral.com)

Lacy Watkins, LMHC, joins us in the studio to talk about maternal mental health. We learn how maternal health is much more than just postpartum depression.  She tells us about perinatal mood & anxiety disorders (PMADs), risk factors when it comes to maternal mental health, signs & symptoms we can look for, myths & realities and treatment options.  She also shares her personal journey with PMADs and explains how the “baby blues” are different from other perinatal mood & anxiety disorders.We’d like to thank Luissette Nunez for cohosting and Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital for sponsoring this important episode.how ya doing? | Alignment Bay CountyHome: Couples counseling | Individual Therapy | internet counseling (panamacitytherapy.com)Emerald Coast Hospital | Behavioral Health | Panama City, FL (emeraldcoastbehavioral.com)As discussed in the episode, the link to Postpartum.net, where you can find more resources Postpartum Support International - PSI How to get in touch with Healthy StartContact Us – Healthy Start Coalition of Bay, Franklin & Gulf (healthystartbfg.com)