Breaking the Silence: Tackling Opioid Addiction and Mental Health with Julie Hoyt and Windy McCarty Van Bemmel
Every person that's going to be engaged with our event will be touched with some level of hope.
Ever wondered how communities can combat the rising tide of opioid addiction and mental health issues? In this episode of 'What's the Fix: Prescription for Change', host Andrae Bailey sits down with Julie Hoyt from Florida Recovery Schools of Central Florida and Windy McCarty Van Bemmel, Director of Business Development for University Behavioral Center. Together, they tackle some of the most pressing issues facing our society today.
From the alarming increase in overdose deaths to the specific challenges faced by veterans, this conversation dives deep into the heart of the crisis. Julie and Windy share their insights on the benefits of recovery schools for adolescents, the hidden dangers of fentanyl, and the toxic culture around substance abuse in colleges. They also emphasize the critical need for mental health services and support systems.
As Julie poignantly states, 'Every person that's going to be engaged with our event will be touched with some level of hope'. Whether you're directly affected or simply want to understand more about these issues, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and a glimmer of hope.