by Justice Robinson What is heritage? Some say it was acquired from people in the past. It can be a legacy left behind or a language shared amongst a family. From September 15 through October 15, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, which recognizes the...
by Haley Nguyen Sauce, LMSW Suicide can be a scary topic to talk about, but it is something that should not go undiscussed. Although the majority of adolescents and adults can argue the many different contributing factors of suicide, many cannot talk about the different ways...
To celebrate Black History Month, we are interviewing Beverly Austin, coalition member of the Northeast Texas Coalition Against Substance Abuse. Austin is the Project Director for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program, Medically Assisted Treatment (RCORP-MAT). This program has formed a coalition consisting of four consortium...
by Rebecca Smith Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season, there’s another day parents should keep in mind: the night before, sometimes referred to as “Blackout Wednesday” or “Drinksgiving.” The night before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest nights of the year for bars around the country, and...
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as BIPOC Mental Health Month) which aims to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental health in the United States. We have been sharing experiences from our staff...
Coalition Corner is an opportunity to highlight the good work that coalition members do every day and to hear their thoughts about coalition work. Stacia Runnels is the Executive Director of the Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce. How long have you been a member of the...
by Joseph Byrum As a parent, you want your children to grow up to lead happy and healthy lives. This, of course, includes protecting them from drugs and alcohol. You can always encourage your kids to make positive life choices, but you’ll want to address the...
Coalition Corner is an opportunity to highlight the good work that coalition members do every day and to hear their thoughts about coalition work. Bobby Mangham is the FAYS Program Director at Community Healthcore. How long have you been a member of the Piney Woods Substance Abuse...
By Nathan Grounds April 20, or “Weed Day,” is the unofficial but widely accepted holiday for cannabis enthusiasts around the world. On this day, millions of “potheads” gather to “blaze up” or smoke marijuana together. But how did April 20 become the global weed-smoking holiday it...
by Joseph Byrum Coalition Corner is an opportunity to highlight the good work that coalition members do every day and to hear their thoughts about coalition work. Byron Butts is the Executive Director for the Twelve Way Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to providing a sober living...