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Suffering from mental health problems and addictions is widespread in the U.S. and the Catskill region. In recognition of the impact of mental health problems on local communities, Delaware County (NY) has a Mental Health Department and Clinic that provides important services to individuals and families in the county. Doug Ellston is a licensed social worker and the Director of Community Service for Delaware County, which primarily oversees Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services through the State Offices of Mental Health and Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services in the county. Prior to his appointment as Director, he was a clinician for about 24 years working primarily with children and families. HealthCetera host Diana Mason talked with Mr. Ellston about mental health issues and services in the region and his vision on promoting mental health. This interview first aired on May 1, 2024, on HealthCetera in the Catskills on WIOX Radio.

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As many people have experienced, when your bank account is empty and you’re trying to figure out how to pay for housing and food for yourself and your family, the stress can be unbearable. The Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council is an organization that understands this stress and provides counseling to people who are struggling with finances and housing. Eileen Knott is the Housing and Financial Counselor for Western Catskills. She spoke with HealthCetera in the Catskills host Diana Mason about this issue and the support that the Council can provide residents who live in their catchment area. The interview first aired on May 1, 2024, on HealthCetera in the Catskills on WIOX Radio.

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HealthCetera Correspondent and Public Health Nurse Barbara Glickstein talks with Diana Mason about Glickstein’s leadership as chair of the board of directors for Project Kesher, an international nonprofit organization that aims to empower women and build civil society. Glickstein talks about an e-bike initiative that Project Kesher has undertaken to support nurses and other health care workers in Ukraine, as well as a recent large grant that Project Kesher received to provide small loans to women in the region who are developing or restoring businesses. This interview first aired on HealthCetera in the Catskills on WIOX Radio on April 24, 2024.

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