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CommQuest Hope Discovered

CommQuest Services

Hope Discovered is a podcast series from CommQuest Services. This podcast features individuals in recovery from addiction and mental illness, recovery services professionals, and community advocates who offer insight on how we provide Hope to the communities we serve. Our mission is to provide information and varying perspectives on recovery to inspire and educate our listeners.

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17:09

National Homelessness Awareness Month: TaKiesha’s...

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2025/10/29

In honor of National Homelessness Awareness Month, Amy Dornack, manager of homeless & support services at CommQuest, sat down with TaKeisha, a former resident of the Family Living Center, to help raise awareness about the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness.TaKeisha opens up about her journey through homelessness and how asking for help, community support, and compassion made all the difference. Her story is a reminder that homelessness can affect anyone, and that hope and

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29:28

CommQuest Psychiatric Services Overview with Dr. Iyoha

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2024/10/21

“The most important piece of considering reaching out for help is knowing there is something better on the other side. I see so many patients whose symptoms are in remission who say, ‘Why didn’t I do this sooner? Why did I suffer for so long?”In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Iyoha, the Psychiatric Medical Director at CommQuest Services, Inc. Dr. Iyoha shares insights into the full scope of psychiatric services provided by CommQuest, offering a detailed overview of what falls under the

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34:44

The Impact of Addiction on Families and Family...

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2024/09/25

Guest: Kara Vogt on the CommQuest Hope Discovered PodcastIn this episode, we are joined by Kara Vogt, co-founder of the FATHERS Motorcycle Poker Run, a dedicated member of the Stark County Opiate Task Force for 9 years, a volunteer at CommQuest Services, and an advocate for family addiction and recovery. Kara is also a parent of a person in recovery.During our conversation, Kara shares insights on two key topics: the impact of addiction on families and the resources available to support them.She

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20:18

Suicide Awareness in Youth with Steve Kerestes from...

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2024/09/09

This episode contains content that may be triggering for some listeners.In this episode of the CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast, we focus on Suicide Awareness in Youth. Our guest is Steve Kerestes, a School-Based Mental Health Coordinator and Internship Coordinator for CommQuest Services.Although suicide is a difficult topic to discuss, it's crucial that we raise awareness and recognize potential warning signs in those who may be at risk. Our discussion delves into five key areas of suicide

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20:03

Suzanne's Story of Hope

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2024/06/24

Our guest on this episode of the CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast is Suzanne Parsons who works in our women’s residential program here at CommQuest.Suzanne joined us to share her own personal journey of substance use and recovery. She is an enthusiastic advocate for the recovery community and hopes sharing her story will inspire others to begin and maintain their own sobriety journey.Suzanne’s message to those in recovery is, “When you are in that place of addiction, you don’t think there is

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23:55

Meet Dr. Osamuedemen D. Iyoha, M.D. - Medical...

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2024/05/15

In this episode, we welcome Osamuedemen D. Iyoha, M.D., who assumes the role of Medical Director of Psychiatric Services at CommQuest Services. Joining Ashlie Martin, M.D., Addiction Medical Director, and Michele Heberling, Ph.D., LPCC-S, Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Iyoha forms part of the leadership team overseeing CommQuest's treatment services. During the podcast, Dr. Iyoha delves into the delicate balance between counseling and holistic patient care. She also sheds light on the intersection of

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12:33

Supporting Mothers in Recovery

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2024/03/07

On this episode we are talking about Supporting Mothers in Recovery. Our guest is Brooke Burkett, who is a Clinical Supervising Counselor and the MOM + Me Recovery Program Coordinator here at CommQuest. Brooke begins the interview by addressing the stigma that often surrounds the issue of mothers in recovery. CommQuest strives for a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for all of our clients and we understand the needs of mothers in recovery. The discussion moves on to cover how the Mom and Me

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13:09

Kyrie's Story of Hope and Recovery

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2024/01/25

Our guest on this episode of the CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast is Kyrie Taralla, a Residential Technician for inpatient services. Kyrie joined us to share her own personal journey of substance use and recovery. She is very ardent about encouraging the recovery community and to do whatever it takes to help people live better lives. Kyrie hopes that by sharing her story of hope, it will inspire others to begin and maintain their own sobriety journey.Kyrie’s message to those in recovery is, “Just

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14:24

Withdrawal Management with Dr. Ashlie Martin and...

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2023/12/04

Our guests for today's episode of the podcast are Dr. Ashlie Martin, Medical Director, Addiction Medicine Detox/MAT, and Wendy Donohoe, Sr. Director, CQDX & Opiate Treatment Services Detox. In the interview, Dr. Martin emphasizes that withdrawal management involves more than just medication; it encompasses a compassionate environment of sobriety often misconceived as cold and sterile, provided by understanding professionals in the field of addiction. Wendy Donohoe details the collaborative

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11:03

Ben from CommQuest Discusses Veteran Issues In Honor...

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2023/11/08

Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11th.Veterans Day is intended to thank all those who honorably served in the military – in wartime or peacetime. CommQuest Services, as a mental health and recovery services agency, wants to help raise awareness for some of the issues and challenges many veterans face after their service. Our guest on this episode is Benjamin Chandler, who is an outpatient counselor here at CommQuest and a United States veteran. During our interview, Ben discusses and

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22:41

Jack's Story of Hope and Recovery

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2023/09/28

This episode may contain triggers for some members of the listening audience. Our guest on this episode is Jack Summers, Systems Administrator I in IT for CommQuest. Jack has only recently begun sharing his own personal journey of recovery, and we are grateful he is here to do so for us on this podcast. Jack begins by explaining why now is the right time to share his experiences and how his back-story of addictions began taking control of his life.Celebrating 8 years of sobriety the day this

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21:42

CommQuest Supported Employment Services

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2023/08/18

Our guests on this episode of CommQuest's Hope Discovered are Phillip Paschal and Tonya Wilder, Supported Employment Specialists for CommQuest.CommQuest’s Supported Employment services provide assistance looking for employment, education of subjects related to employment, and connections to local employers for those with qualifying mental health diagnoses.During this discussion, Philip Paschal and Tonya Wilder share some background information about themselves and what brought them to CommQuest. Our

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34:06

Dr. Ashlie Martin - Medication Assisted Treatment

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2023/07/11

Our guest today is Dr. Ashlie Martin, the Medical Director of Addiction Medicine and Withdrawal Management/MAT at CommQuest.To start the episode, Dr. Martin shares how her personal journey brought her into the field of addiction recovery, and ultimately, to CommQuest.We then discuss CommQuest's Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. When used in combination with counseling services, MAT has proven highly effective in assisting individuals in their recovery from specific types of addiction.Dr

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24:46

Stark Pride Festival Committee Founder, T.J. Horwood

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2023/06/21

Our guest on this episode is Thomas (T.J.) Horwood (he/him/his) who is the chair and founder of the Stark Pride Festival Committee.The Stark Pride Festival Committee is a group of volunteer community members and stakeholders working together to plan an annual festival for the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and everyone else who identifies with the community) and ally communities in Stark and surrounding counties.He has led this committee since 2021 to successfully

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20:01

What is a "Safe Zone?" with Kristin Carvajal

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2023/05/31

Join us on the latest episode of the Hope Discovered podcast to learn what it means for a provider to be “Safe Zone” trained to help clients and other members of the LGBTQ+ community who need to access services and treatment.CommQuest is proud to have Safe Zone trained counselors on our team, and our guest, Kristin Carvajal, Training and Development Coordinator for CommQuest, has all the details.If an organization displays the “Safe Zone” logo or is “Safe Zone Trained", they may have some team

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36:07

Join the Movement for Mental Health Awareness Month...

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2023/05/15

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Every month is Mental Health Awareness month here at CommQuest because it is one of our three pillars of care, along with addiction recovery and social support.During May there is a national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Some of the goals of this movement are to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by

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29:22

Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2023/02/27

The guest on this episode of the Hope Discovered Podcast is Tom Jones, who is a counselor at the Alliance location of CommQuest Services. Tom is on the program to discuss the growing problem of gambling addiction.As the availability of different forms of gambling has risen, such as casinos and more recently with legalized sports betting, so have the occurrences of gambling addiction. Gambling addiction is an affliction that many people do not readily recognize because it is not in the form of a

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36:09

Matt's Story of Hope and Recovery

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2023/01/03

This episode may contain triggers for some members of the listening audience.Our guest on this episode is Matt Calder, the Unit Manager for the CommQuest DeTox Unit located in Aultman Hospital.Matt often shares his own personal journey of recovery and he is here to do that for us on this podcast. Matt starts by describing his role now working in recovery services as a professional. He then goes on to describe his back-story of how his own addictions began and turned into a battle that lasted for

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17:10

CommQuest Services State of the Agency December 2022

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2022/11/30

This podcast presents an overview of CommQuest Services State of the Agency as of December 2022.Elaine Russell Reolfi, CEO of CommQuest, is the featured guest and provides analysis and commentary regarding the annual report which was released in November of 2022. This interview is a part of an annual effort to present the overall status of CommQuest Services by reviewing and analyzing numerous departments and categories of data within the agency. Among the topics discussed on this episode are our

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23:03

Maintaining Recovery and Mental Health During the...

CommQuest Hope Discovered ·

2022/11/21

This episode is an introduction of Danijela Vranesevic to the CommQuest Services team as the Director of Recovery Services. Dani has worked in community mental health for nearly a decade treating dual diagnosis individuals and has a passion for helping individuals realize the strengths within themselves to reach their goals. Dani is the daughter of immigrants and places value and emphasis on self-actualization, and resilience associated with the immigrant spirit.Our subject will be wellness during

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