Alter the Minds of Stigma

Brandon tells us his journey through recovery.

Dillon McManus is the Harm Reduction and Peer Support Supervisor from the Howard County Health Department. He tells us more about the Syringe Services Program and other services at the Health Department. He talks about his story ..... and tells us who his favorite person is. :)

Guest: Dillon McManus

Host: Anthony Rivera

CoHost: Dianne Jones

Director, Producer, and Editor: Najma Durrani

WRAP® is a wellness and recovery approach that helps people to:

1) decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors;

2) increase personal empowerment;

3) improve quality of life;

4) achieve their own life goals and dreams.
WRAP will be facilitated at On Our Own of Howard County INC, located on 6440 Dobbin RD Suite B, Columbia, MD 21043

HOST: Anthony Rivera

GUEST: Easter Kim and David Sipes

World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as having bipolar disorder. The vision of World Bipolar Day (WBD) is to bring world awareness to bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma.

SEASON 2 IS HERE

Andy is the Founder of Instruments of Healing and the President of the Board of On Our Own of Howard County Inc. 

Host: Anthony Rivera
Guest: Antony Goldenson
Co-Host: Stephan Foster

Director, Producer, and Editor: Najma Durrani

Anthony Santiago tells us his journey through recovery from substance abuse and alcohol. 

Host: Anthony Rivera
CoHost: Jesse

Director, Producer, editor and CoHost: Najma Durrani

Danny comes to us from the Howard County Health Department, he is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist he tells us his battle through addiction from substance abuse. 

WARNING!
The following podcast episode might be triggering for some.

If you or a loved one have any thoughts of suicide you can call 988 Suicide & Crisis Line. You can also text HELLO to 741741. Both numbers are 24 hour, confidential support hotlines.  If it’s an emergency you can call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

Host: Anthony Rivera
CoHost: Hannah Weinsweig
Director, Producer, Editor: Najma Durrani

Stephen Foster a peer specialist of On Our Own of Howard County takes us through his journey with mental health .

WARNING!
The following podcast episode might be triggering for some.

If you or a loved one have any thoughts of suicide you can call 988 Suicide & Crisis Line. You can also text HELLO to 741741. Both numbers are 24 hour, confidential support hotlines.  If it’s an emergency you can call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host: Debbie Weinstein
Director, Producer, Editor and Co-Host: Najma Durrani

Jack comes to us from the Howard County Health Department and the Howard House (Tuerk House) sharing his battle from addiction and  trauma, Jack has a very different outlook on life. 

Guest: Earl Jack Matthews
Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host: Stephen Foster
Director, Producer and Editor: Najma Durrani 

Coming from the Howard County Health Department, Catherine Blessing takes us through her journey with Alcohol addiction. She has a funny outlook on life and just a joy to be around with.

Guest: Catherine Blessing
Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host: Debbie Weinstein
Director , Producer, and editor: Najma Durrani

Scott Sheldon, from right here in Columbia Maryland. Scott works at the health department and also does Peer Work at the prison. He shares his journey with us and struggle with drugs and alcohol. 

Guest: Scott Sheldon
Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host: Stephan Foster
Director, Producer, and Editor: Najma Durrani

Anthony R, Stephen Foster, Najma Durrani and a member of On Our Own of Howard County Jerry Hayes talks about their self esteem.

Heath Department of Howard County Peer, Juan Ortiz shares his story of addiction.

Recorded on: September 1, 2022
Guest: Juan Ortiz
Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host: Stephen Foster
Director, Producer, Editor, Co-Host: Najma Durrani

Carl DeLorenzo  the Director of policy and programs for the County executive at Howard County Government sits down with us to discuss his work on many initiatives including Healthcare, affordable housing and human services.  

Arron Hall is a peer at the Health Department of Howard County, he tells us his story about his drug addiction and how he overcame it with his the huge support of his family, 

Recorded on August 19. 2022

Host: Anthony Rivera
Co Host: Dianne Jones
Producer and Director: Najma Durrani

GUEST: ARRON HALL

WARNING!
The following podcast episode might be triggering for some.

If you or a loved one have any thoughts of suicide you can call 988 Suicide & Crisis Line. You can also text HELLO to 741741. Both numbers are 24 hour, confidential support hotlines.  If it’s an emergency you can call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

Episode Recorded on September 24, 2022

Host: Anthony Rivera
Co-Host Najma Durrani
Guest: Barbara Kronberger
            Robert Kronberger

September is Suicide Prevention Month in 2020 45, 797 people died of suicide. 

Barbara and Robert Kronberger shares their about the loss of their  son Kevin Kronbeger. 

Edward McLean works for the Health Department and for Homewood. His story to addiction and helping young kids is inspiring.

Host: Anthony Rivera

Cohost: Dianne Jones

Producer, Director and Editor: Najma Durrani

Recorded on August 5, 2022

John McGrath works for the Health Department of Howard County. This is his Journey through addiction

Host: Anthony Rivera

Cohost : Dianne Jones

Producer, DIrector, and editor: Najma Durrani

Recorded on July 29, 2022

One of Our Volunteers of On Our Own of Howard County Inc. Shares his Journey through his battle of addiction

Host: Anthony Rivera

Cohost: Najma Durrani

Recorded on July 25, 2022

Stephen Foster is a Peer Support Specialist at On Our Own of Howard County Inc. In this episode he talks about what's it like to be a Peer Support and the duties. 

This Episode is Hosted by Peer Support Specialist  of On Our Own of Howard County Inc, Anthony Rivera

And Cohost by On Our Own of Howard County Digital and Social Media Specialist Najma, Durrani

This Episode was recorded on August 29, 2022

We are a Stigma free Center, located 6440 Dobbin RD, Suite B, Columbia, MD 21045. We help people advocate for themselves, educate on how to cope with their feeling, most importantly we are hear just to talk. We are a judgement free zone and we welcome everyone! 

With your host Anthony Rivera 

and Cohost, Director, and Producer Najma Durrani

Alter the Minds of Stigma is about changing the minds of people who are going through Mental Health, Recovery from addiction, or life changing incidents. We want to educate people who are seeking help. Everyone is Welcome,

Your Host: Anthony Rivera

CoHost: Dianne Jones

Director, Producer: Najma Durrani