Mind Your Mind Speaks

Ep 15 - Interview with Alois Johnson, Executive Director, Kennesaw Teen Center

In this episode, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, speaks with Alois Johnson, Executive Director of the Kennesaw Teen Center. Irene and Alois discuss the upcoming finals of the Cobb County Black History Bowl. Additionally, they discuss other topics including mental health in the Black community. 

To learn more about the Kennesaw Teen Center, visit their website at: https://www.kennesawteencenter.org/

Ep 14 -Youth Mental Health Conversation with Dr. Christy Land & Jenn Vann

In this episode, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, has a conversation with Dr. Christy Land and Jenn Vann regarding youth mental health. This conversation covers depression and anxiety in children and adolescents. 

Show notes:

• Psychology Today
• School Counselor 
• Group Therapy
• Telehealth
• Emergency Medical Care 

Emergency Services

• National Suicide Prevention Line: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
  • 1-800-273-8255
  • For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255
• Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL): Georgia offers a statewide toll-free call center for consumers to access services.  The call center operates 24/7 and has the capacity to screen and assess callers for intensity of service response. 
  
  • 1-800-715-4225
  • Additionally, we are pleased to announce that Georgia’s youth can now access GCAL’s services via text and chat through a new app called My GCAL, which became available for download in late January 2019.  Developed by Behavioral Health Link, the app will allow youth to call, text, or chat with GCAL 24/7/365. Help is in your pocket–just a click away. The caring professionals of GCAL are ready to help, and users can choose how they want to reach out.
• Please visit our Mind Your Mind web page for additional information and resources. 

 

EP 13 - Interview with Johanna Ramirez Jordan & Briahnna Villegas with Good Samaritan Health Center Of Cobb

Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, has a conversation with Johanna Ramirez Jordan, Bilingual Behavioral Health Consultant, and Briahnna Villegas, Behavioral Health Manager, with Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb. 

Ep 12 - Interview with Meg Kraner

Join us for this interview with Meg Kraner from the Cobb County Community Services Board.

For more information, call 678-343-7903 or email mkraner@cobbcsb.com

Visit www.cobbcsb.com or https://www.cobbcollaborative.org/mind-your-mind for more mental health resources. 

Ep 11: Interview with Leah Wiegand, Laughing Dogs Yoga

Movement contributes to your physical AND mental health. Learn more at https://www.laughingdogsyoga.com/

Ep 10: Interview with Diane Hilleary

Diane from Atlanta Self Compassion talks about mindfulness and self compassion. 

https://atlantaselfcompassion.com/
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Ep 9 - Interview with Cher Randall, The Extension

Learn more about the work of the Extension, its services, and the support it offers the community. 

Ep 8 - Interview with Dr. Holli Kelly, Marietta Vet Center Director

Learn about the work of the Marietta Vet Center, its services, and the support it provides to the mental health of our community.

404-327-4954

holli.kelly@va.gov

Ep 7 - Interview with Kristen Thompson, Marietta Mentoring for Leadership

Learn more about the work of Marietta Mentoring for Leadership and its impact on Cobb County. 

Ep 6 - Interview with Alexandra Thompson, Cumberland Counseling Centers

Learn about the services and community mental health impact provided by Cumberland Counseling Centers.  

Call for an appointment - (678) 653-2859