EDM Podcast

Being cause-connected is at the heart of our mission and by uniting with other organizations we seek to provide a place to share stories about the progress being made, how to overcome challenges and ideas to inspire. The military community—service members, veterans, military spouses and family members—often experience setbacks when it comes to finding meaningful employment opportunities, navigating “a new normal” and finding a way forward.

Mentorship, culture and community are vital for youth, particularly in underserved populations, as they provide support, guidance, and a sense of belonging. These factors can help young people navigate challenges, build confidence and access opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.

In this episode, Tom Herzog, chief operating officer at Netsmart, talks with Gabrielle Martin and Randy Bacon about the work they’ve done to launch The Art of Being Me campaign that connects everyday life to the challenges that we all have.

No matter how big or small – nearly everybody has experienced trauma at some point in their life. With social determinants like equity, vocation, access to food and so many more, no two stories will look the same. This is where trauma-informed care comes into play. Focused on coping skills and how to internally manage trauma, this form of care meets each individual where they’re at.

As technology advances each day, our society is using digital devices more and more in their daily lives. While many connections are being made across social media channels, text messaging, video game chat rooms and beyond, our relationships off screen have taken the back seat. In fact, National surveys have shown that only 14% of teens feel that they have had a helpful or productive conversation with any trusted adult about their digital life. By pausing and reflecting on the way we consume our technology devices, we can find ways to form better connections, improve productivity and build relationships in an increasingly digital world.

The United States recidivism rate continues to be a major flaw in our nation’s criminal justice system. How can we help formerly incarcerated individuals and their families overcome obstacles and end the cycle of incarceration for a better future? By connecting impacted individuals and their family members to resources, support, skill development, work opportunities and meaningful programs that transform their experience as they return to the community.

We speak with Tim DeWeese, Director at Johnson County Mental Health and Caitlin Truhe, Athletic Trainer with Blue Valley Schools, about mental health in athletics and how to inspire others to adopt the call to action.

In this introductory episode, Tom Herzog, Chief Operating Officer, speaks with two co-workers at Netsmart: Wendy Hill, Chief People Officer, and Julie Hiett, Senior Director of Population Health, about making a difference day-to-day and the importance of mental health.