WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E122 - Aired 04-04-25 - Trever Henderson
E122 - Aired 04-04-25 - Trever Henderson
E122 - Aired 04-04-25 - Trever Henderson
Wednesday 9th April 2025
Trevor Henderson shares his journey from Northern Ireland to Tennessee, discussing his work with at-risk youth and tackling the opioid crisis.
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Get the buttons here!From Belfast to Tennessee: Trevor Henderson's Journey in Fighting Substance Abuse
Episode Overview
- Trevor's journey from Northern Ireland to Tennessee highlights the global nature of substance use issues.
- Community collaboration is essential for effectively addressing the opioid crisis.
- Understanding local needs and leveraging resources can make a significant impact.
- Compassion, patience, and persistence are crucial in tackling substance use disorders.
- Settlement funds must be allocated wisely to address public health challenges.
Whenever I see good people who are also driven get together and make a connection and there's energy and we move forward and something happens.
In this episode of Courage to Hope, Tony LaGreca welcomes Trevor Henderson, a substance use response consultant based in Tennessee. Trevor shares his remarkable journey from Northern Ireland to Tennessee, shedding light on his extensive work with at-risk youth and the opioid crisis. His story begins in Northern Ireland, where he worked at a YMCA drop-in centre dealing with drug issues exacerbated by paramilitary groups.
This experience laid the foundation for his deep understanding of substance use disorders and public health challenges. Trevor's career took him to Hong Kong, where he worked with heroin-addicted individuals, and eventually led him to Nashville, Tennessee. Here, he became involved with various organisations tackling homelessness, HIV, and the growing opioid crisis. Trevor discusses the complexities of addressing the opioid epidemic, including the allocation of settlement funds and the need for community collaboration.
He highlights the importance of understanding local needs and leveraging resources effectively. Throughout the episode, Trevor emphasises the need for compassion, patience, and persistence in addressing substance use disorders. His dedication to making a difference is evident as he shares stories of working with young people and navigating the challenges of public health. This episode is a powerful reminder of the impact one person can have in the fight against addiction.
If you're looking for inspiration and practical insights into tackling substance use disorders, this episode is a must-listen.