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Activism For Behavioral Health | Recovery Radio
Activism For Behavioral Health | Recovery Radio
Activism For Behavioral Health | Recovery Radio
Saturday 22nd February 2020
Jackie James shares her lifelong activism for behavioral health, focusing on community support and education in New Haven on Recovery Radio.
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Get the buttons here!Jackie James: Championing Behavioral Health and Community Support
People in recovery look like doctors and lawyers and judges and nurses and teachers and moms and dads and brothers and sisters and grandparents- right.
How does one person make a difference in the lives of an entire community? Jackie James has dedicated her life to public service, focusing on improving the health and welfare of her hometown, New Haven, Connecticut. In this episode of Recovery Radio, Jackie shares her inspiring journey and her new role as Director of Public Relations for Retreat Southern Connecticut. Her activism in behavioral health continues to shape her community in profound ways.
Jackie dives into the critical issues facing New Haven, from the homelessness crisis to the evolving demographics of addiction. She highlights how these challenges intersect with the broader community and stresses the importance of education in schools and neighborhoods. Her insights reveal how community involvement and support are crucial in tackling these issues. One of the key points Jackie discusses is the role of Retreat Southern Connecticut in destigmatizing behavioral health problems.
By encouraging those in recovery and offering robust support systems, the organization plays a vital part in community healing. Jackie's story is a testament to the power of activism and the positive impact one person can have on their community. Tune in to hear Jackie James' heartfelt discussion about the importance of community activism for behavioral health.
Whether you're looking for inspiration or practical advice, this episode offers valuable perspectives on how to support those struggling with addiction and mental health issues.