by Kate Rooni | Jun 27, 2024 | Blog, Education, Fellows, Integrated care, News, Programs, Recovery, Research, Trauma, University of Texas
Catherine Wilsnack is a doctoral candidate in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. Her dissertation is titled, “Psychosocial Health at the Intersection of Oncology and Substance Use.” Her study will help characterize how and why cancer survivors may experience an increased risk of substance use throughout the cancer continuum.
by Kate Rooni | Jun 12, 2024 | Blog, Community, Education, Events, Fellows, Health equity, Integrated care, News, Peer support, PeerFest, Podcast, Policy, Programs, Recovery, Trauma
Dr. Martinez’ involvement in the peer support and recovery movement has come to resonate with him tremendously.
by Kate Rooni | Mar 29, 2024 | BIPOC, Blog, Community, Peer support, PeerFest, Programs, Recovery, Trauma, Women and girls
This blog post was guest authored by Sandra Smith, PhD, vice president of Via Hope. She is a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist and a Certified Reentry Peer Specialist. At PeerFest 2024 she will be presenting the session, “Creating Trauma Responsive Reentry...
by Ike Evans | Dec 12, 2023 | BIPOC, Blog, Community, Education, Equity, Fellows, Integrated health, Programs, Racism, Recovery, Research, Trauma, University of Texas
In November of 2023, the Hogg Foundation hired Emily Ibarra as its first-ever Program Fellow. In this role, she supports learning efforts around community development/public health throughout the foundation and with external stakeholders across Texas.
by Ike Evans | Nov 30, 2023 | BIPOC, Blog, Community, COVID-19, Education, Equity, Events, Family, Justice, News, Peer support, Programs, Racism, Recovery, Research, School-to-Prison Pipeline, Social Emotional Learning, Trauma, Young Minds Matter, Youth
The insight, vulnerability, and stories shared at Young Minds Matter ignited conversations that will echo beyond that one day.
by Kate Rooni | Nov 21, 2023 | BIPOC, Blog, Community, Contributer's Circle, Events, Integrated health, News, Peer support, Podcast, Programs, Recovery, Trauma, Women and girls, Young Minds Matter
As vice-president and co-founder of Real Queens Help Fix Each Other’s Crowns, Brandi Meister gives women and girls the support they need to maintain mental health and wellness.