Horizon Treatment Services
Welcome to the Horizon Treatment Services Podcast, where we delve into the forefront of alcohol, drug, and mental health services. As industry pioneers located in the Beloved Bay Area, CA - HSI is committed to empowering adults and adolescents through evidence-based programs, fostering a secure space for tackling substance use disorder and mental health challenges.
Join us as we explore cutting-edge strategies, discuss success stories, and share insights that propel individuals towards their full potential. From prevention initiatives guiding youth towards substance-free lives to community outreach initiatives promoting safer neighborhoods, HSI's interest and expertise extends beyond treatment, shaping a future where well-being takes center stage.
Tune in to stay informed, inspired, and at the forefront of transformative change with Horizon Services, Inc. www.horizonservices.org
Episodes
9 episodes
Safe Feedback In Behavioral Health
Season 2 | Episode 2The fastest way to lose trust in behavioral health is to ask for feedback and then do nothing with it. We talk with Remington Rainey, co-founder of Pulse for Good, and our own Eliseo Becerra about what it real...
KATE: The Overdose Prevention Chatbot
Silence is one of the most dangerous symptoms of the overdose crisis and it often starts with a simple fear: “If I ask this question, what will people think of me?” We sit down with Justin Phillips, CEO and founder of Overdose Lifeline, to talk...
Ep 07 - Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement with NIATx
Big problems get smaller when the people closest to them lead the fix. We sat down with NIATx consultant Matt Russo and our own leaders to unpack how a relationship-first framework, rapid testing, and staff voice turned a chronic pain point int...
Ep 06 - Hope Amid Crisis: Making Sense of Declining Overdose Rates
For the first time in 25 years of America's opioid crisis, we're witnessing a significant decline in overdose deaths. Dr. Andrew Kolodny, Medical Director at the Opioid Policy Research Collaborative at Brandeis University, joins us to unpack th...
Ep 05 - Transformative Nutrition for Addiction Recovery
The episode dives deep into the transformative role nutrition plays in addiction recovery. Christina Veselak emphasizes the necessity of nourishing the brain with real food, addressing emotional regulation, cravings, and the importance of nutri...
Ep 04 - CLAS Standards and Equitable Patient Care
How can we transform healthcare into a more inclusive and equitable system for all? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Roland Williams, an experienced addictions therapist and author, who shares his expert insights on cultural di...
Ep 03 - Dr. Andrew Kolodny - From Prescription to Addiction
Uncover the harsh realities of the opioid crisis through the expert eyes of Dr. Andrew Kolodny, an addiction specialist with an impressive two-decade track record in the field. This episode peels back the layers of a national emergency, reveali...
Ep 02 - Measuring Treatment Success: The Science Behind Recovery
A mother's desperate search for effective addiction treatment ignited a revolution in how we measure recovery success. Joanna Conti founded Vista Research Group after discovering that despite the life-or-death stakes of addiction treatment, vir...
Ep 01 - Sobering Centers: A Humane Alternative to Jail
Sobering centers provide a humane alternative to jail or emergency rooms for acutely intoxicated individuals, offering 4-12 hours of supervised care while saving public resources and respecting human dignity. Dr. Shannon Smith-Bernardin explain...