Check out a special edition Phoenix newsletter with some great news about things happening in the community and events coming up. READ IT HERE.
Take a look at our latest Phoenix newsletter — which includes an incredible story from Phoenix Assessment Counselor Carole Jones and a holiday greeting from our Executive Director Teresa Goslin. VIEW THE NEWSLETTER HERE
Halloween is no longer just for Trick-or-Treaters. The last decade has seen a spike in the number of adults who are mixing booze with their boos. This year more than 58 million adults plan to attend or host a Halloween party, and many of those spooky celebrations will include alcohol. DUIs and alcohol-involved incidents on All Hallows’ Eve are now…
PODCAST: For Every Homeless Person, There Was a Point Much Earlier Where They Could Have Been Helped
Source: KBIA.org – Original Air Date: November 30th, 2017 Heather Harlan is prevention specialist and adolescent counselor at Phoenix Programs in Columbia. She says addiction to drugs like alcohol and tobacco often stems from childhood trauma, and substance use disorders can make it difficult for those experiencing homelessness, in particular, to get help. Click Here for the Podcast
KMIZ 17 News interviews Prevention Specialist Heather Harlan of Phoenix Programs. Click Here