PMS "Drums of Fall, Totah Behavioral Health & More!" : With Kristine Carlson-Werito, & Scott Michlin

 This interview features Kristine Carlson-Werito of Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) discussing the upcoming 21st Annual Drums of Fall event, a cultural powwow and fundraiser supporting substance abuse treatment through Totah Behavioral Health. She highlights the event’s competitions, vendors, sponsorship opportunities, and its role in celebrating Native American culture while raising funds for community services. The conversation also explores the wide range of behavioral health programs offered at the Totah campus, including counseling, traditional healing practices, crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, and family support services. Additionally, Werito discusses the importance of community partnerships, mobile crisis response teams, and new initiatives aimed at improving mental health care and reducing reliance on emergency and law enforcement services.