New Trier Township Launches Podcast Covering Social Issues and News

New Trier Township recently launched a podcast designed to cover issues of the times facing community members. Three episodes are now available for download or streaming audio on SoundCloud.com.

Episode 1- Aging Gracefully With Help From Neighbors

In episode one, three seasoned North Shore professionals in the field of social services Robert Mardirossian, Executive Director Counseling Center of the North Shore (Formerly Family Service of Winnetka-Northfield), Renee Dominguez- Executive Director, Family Service Center of Wilmette, Glenview, Northbrook, Kenilworth, and William Hansen- Executive Director, Family Service, Glencoe offer their perspective on caring for aging and declining parents.

https://soundcloud.com/user-105720808/new-trier-township-podcast-episode-1-aging-gracefully

Bonus Podcast- Episode 2

New Trier Township and grantee LEAD (Linking Efforts Against Drugs) are working together to offer a text message based support system connecting students in grades 5-12 with licensed mental health counselors. Since the kickoff on March 14, 2016, the service has offered an additional supportive outlet to about 100 students throughout the Township. Over 900 text messages have been exchanged, and numerous students connected with local counseling resources.

In episode two of the New Trier Township Podcast, we are sharing additional material from a previous interview with Renee Dominguez, Executive Director, Family Service Center of Wilmette, Glenview, Northbrook and Kenilworth, Robert Mardirossian, Executive Director Counseling Center of the North Shore, and William Hansen, Executive Director, Family Service of Glencoe.

These experts in family services counseling comment on the pressures facing today’s students, and the impact of social media on relationships and family.

https://soundcloud.com/user-105720808/new-trier-township-podcast-episode-2-text-a-tip

New Trier Township Podcast Episode 3

We recently sat down with Andy Duran, Executive Director of LEAD, a New Trier Township grant recipient whose organization administers the Text-A-Tip program for the township.

Andy shares his expert viewpoint on issues like anxiety, depression, bullying and peer pressure— all issues today’s students are facing. He also addresses 24/7, online connectivity, and why Text-A- Tip is an important adjunct to office-based counselors serving students in the township.

https://soundcloud.com/user-105720808/new-trier-twsp-podcast-episode-3

Please take time out to listen to these podcasts and hear the latest news on a potentially life saving program dedicated to students, the future of our Township. We also encourage students, parents and community members to join the New Trier Township Text-A-Tip Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/157517808041835/

For more information on LEAD and their work, please visit http://www.leadingefforts.org

Additional information on New Trier Township programs is available at www.newtriertownship.com or by contacting Jack Macholl, Communications Director at (847) 446-8202.