Call for Youth Leadership to Address Health Inequities
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Nate Batiste and host Nastacia’ Moore share perspectives on engaging youth in addressing health inequities—especially youth of color and LGBTQIA+ youth. October 26, …
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C4 Experts Present at 2020 Best Practices Summit for Recovery Residences
Experts from C4 presented at the online 2020 Best Practices Summit for Recovery Residences on October 13 and 14. Ashley Stewart, Trainer and Curriculum Development Specialist, presented virtually on “Systemic Bias …
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Equitable Paths to Recovery for Indigenous Peoples
Several states and cities across the U.S. have abandoned the Columbus Day holiday in favor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. What was once a day in October to celebrate the person …
Hispanic Heritage Month
C4 acknowledges and honors National Hispanic Heritage Month. We celebrate our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues and their families and the Hispanic and Latinx partners and community members we work with. …
Peers, Researchers & Clinicians: Working Together to Promote Recovery
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Dan Johnston and Raquelle Mesholam-Gately discuss the value of partnering with peers in mental health treatment and research with host Katie Volk. This …
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Racial Equity & Recovery
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Daryl McGraw, Livia Davis, and host Kristen Paquette discuss the need for equitable access to treatment and recovery supports and share strategies for …
Opioid Overdose Prevention & Support During COVID-19
By Elizabeth Black, MRC, Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor The COVID-19 pandemic is creating many obstacles for people in recovery and has triggered a rise in opioid overdoses. Nationwide, public …
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Recovery and Resilience: Sharing Our Wisdom–Lived Experience & COVID-19 with Thomas Wexler and Kendall
An episode of the “Changing the Conversation” podcast Thomas Wexler and Kendall share strategies to support mental health during these difficult times with host Katie Volk. This episode is sponsored …
Recovery and Resilience: Sharing Our Wisdom–Lived Experience & COVID-19 with Ronda Speight and Ana Florence
An episode of the “Changing the Conversation” podcast Ronda Speight and Ana Florence discuss peer support and how sharing lived experiences can support others with host Katie Volk. This episode …
Recovery and Resilience: Sharing Our Wisdom–Lived Experience & COVID-19 with Claire Bien and Eve Gardien
An episode of the “Changing the Conversation” podcast Claire Bien and Eve Gardien discuss coping skills Claire has learning during her recovery that have helped during the COVID-19 pandemic with …
Critical Time Intervention
An episode of the “Changing the Conversation” podcast Bebe Smith and host Jeff Olivet discuss how Critical Time Intervention (CTI)—a care coordination model—mobilizes support for vulnerable individuals during transitions. August …
Recovery and Resilience: Parenting in Recovery
An episode of the “Changing the Conversation” podcast Joanne Nicholson and host Katie Volk discuss strategies and challenges for parenting while in recovery. This episode was sponsored by the New …
Addressing Housing Stability
An episode of the “Changing the Conversation” podcast Regina Cannon and Ellen Bassuk discuss addressing housing stability with host Kristen Paquette. August 3, 2020 [Music] Erika Simon, Producer: [00:00] Hello, …
Peer Supervision in Health and Human Services
An episode of the “Changing the Conversation” podcast Cheryl Gagne shares strategies for supervising peer support workers with host Kristen Paquette. July 20, 2020 [Music] Erika Simon, Producer: [00:01] Hello, …
Ending Youth Homelessness with Equitable Strategies
An episode of the “Changing the Conversation” podcast Matthew Morton shares research and discusses equitable strategies for ending youth homelessness with host Regina Cannon. July 6, 2020 [Music] Erika Simon, …
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Pride Month
C4 celebrates Pride Month and stands proudly with our colleagues, partners, family members, and friends who are part of LGBTQIA+ communities. We honor the lives of people who have to …
Morning Cup of Equity: Tomorrow is Today
Regina Cannon reflects on race, racism, equity, and current events on “Morning Cup of Equity” June 26, 2020 [music] Regina Cannon, Host: [00:06] I’m Regina Cannon. Thank you for joining …
Supporting Teams in Overwhelming Times
An episode of the “Changing the Conversation” podcast Ken Kraybill and host Kristen Paquette share tips for leading and supporting teams and employees through COVID-19 and during overwhelming times. June …
Morning Cup of Equity: Time for Real Change
Regina Cannon reflects on race, racism, equity, and current events on “Morning Cup of Equity” June 19, 2020 [music] Regina Cannon, Host: [00:06] Good morning friends, I’m Regina Cannon. Thank …
Morning Cup of Equity: Moment or Movement?
Regina Cannon reflects on race, racism, equity, and current events on “Morning Cup of Equity” June 12, 2020 [music] Regina Cannon, Host: [00:06] Good morning friends, I’m Regina Cannon. Thank you for …
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