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CommQuest Hope Discovered
by 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.
Episodes
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On the Appalachian Trail with Josh Poole
What a journey, Josh! After 2,197 miles along the Appalachian Trail, Josh Poole wrapped up an incredible Journey of Solidarity and Hope, an adventure that brought him from Georgia to Maine while raising awareness and support for people in need, both around the world and right here at home. Along...
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Finding the Balance - Helping Kids Thrive During Summer Break
Summer break brings a welcome shift for families—but it can also uncover unexpected challenges for kids. In this episode of Hope Discovered, hosts Stephanie Taylor and Miranda McNeal explore why the loss of school-year structure can impact children’s mental health, behavior, and overall…
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Mom+Me - A Wraparound Approach to Recovery for Mothers
In this episode of the Hope Discovered Podcast, we explore CommQuest’s Mom + Me Recovery Program, a grant‑funded initiative supporting pregnant women and new mothers facing substance use disorders. Guests Brooke Burkett, clinical supervising counselor and Mom + Me program coordinator, and Marissa...
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Judge Mary Falvey Reflects on a Career of Service
A Legacy of Compassion, Justice, and Mental Health Advocacy In this episode of the Hope Discovered podcast, the Honorable Judge Mary Falvey (now retired) reflects on her remarkable 34-year career on the Canton Municipal Court. The conversation traces her professional journey from her early roots…
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Suddenly Sidelined: Nicole Morrett Shares How Sudden Illness Impacted Her Early Motherhood and Career
This episode of the CommQuest Hope Discovered podcast features a deeply personal conversation between Dr. Michele Heberling, Chief Clinical Officer at CommQuest, and board member Nicole Morrett. Together, they explore what it means to be “suddenly sidelined” by illness and physical limitations...
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Hope and Healing - Conversations on Substance Use Disorder Treatment
This episode features an in-depth discussion with Tom, Director of Withdrawal Management and Residential Services, and Dani, Senior Director of Residential Services at CommQuest. Together, they explore substance use disorder as a medical condition—one that affects the brain, behavior, and overall...
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Suddenly Sidelined - Healing Your Body, Protecting Your Mind
This episode of the Hope Discovered podcast explores the often-overlooked mental and emotional impact of being suddenly sidelined by injury or illness. CommQuest CEO, Elaine Russell Reolfi, shares her personal experience of recovering from a severe ankle injury and the unexpected psychological…
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Justice with Compassion - A Conversation with Judge Frank Forchione
In this episode of Hope Discovered, Elaine Russell Reolfi and the CEO of CommQuest, sits down with the Honorable Frank Forchione to explore how community leadership, compassion, and lived experience can transform lives. Judge Forchione reflects on his upbringing in Canton, the values instilled by...
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Navigating the Holidays for Those in Recovery
The holidays are often portrayed as joyful and full of celebration, but for many, they canbring stress, loneliness, and emotional triggers. If you're in recovery or suffering fromdepression, the season can feel overwhelming. On this episode of the CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast, Senior…
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National Homelessness Awareness Month: TaKiesha’s Story of Hope and Healing
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…
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CommQuest Psychiatric Services Overview with Dr. Iyoha
“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...
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The Impact of Addiction on Families and Family Support with Kara Vogt
Guest: Kara Vogt on the CommQuest Hope Discovered Podcast In 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...
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Suicide Awareness in Youth with Steve Kerestes from CommQuest
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…
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Suzanne's Story of Hope
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...
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Meet Dr. Osamuedemen D. Iyoha, M.D. - Medical Director of Psychiatric Services for CommQuest
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...
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Supporting Mothers in Recovery
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...
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Kyrie's Story of Hope and Recovery
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...
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Withdrawal Management with Dr. Ashlie Martin and Wendy Donohoe
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...
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Ben from CommQuest Discusses Veteran Issues In Honor of Veterans Day 2023
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…
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CommQuest Supported Employment Services
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…
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Dr. Ashlie Martin - Medication Assisted Treatment
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...
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Stark Pride Festival Committee Founder, T.J. Horwood
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…
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What is a "Safe Zone?" with Kristin Carvajal
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…
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Join the Movement for Mental Health Awareness Month During May
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...
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Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling
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...
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Matt's Story of Hope and Recovery
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…
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CommQuest Services State of the Agency December 2022
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...
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Maintaining Recovery and Mental Health During the Holidays
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...
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Robert Cox from CommQuest and Guest Tammi Gainer Discuss Wellness for Veterans
Honoring Veterans Day November 11, 2022, we have two guests on the Hope Discovered Podcast. Featured on this episode are Robert Cox, who is a U.S. veteran and a counselor for CommQuest Services, and Tammi A. Gainer, who is representing the Military Family Center. The needs of veterans are...
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Richard's Story of Hope
This episode contains content that may be triggering to some listeners. Richard Rushin is the Next Level Employment Coordinator/Youth Employment Specialist for Next Level Employment. Richard is on this episode to tell his own personal story of how his circumstances early in life sent him on the...
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Tina Ryee Shares Her Story of Grief, Hope, and Running
On this episode our guest is Tina Ryee, who has recently been named Director of Track and Field and Cross Country for Malone University. Tina became Malone's first NCAA Division II American during the 2013 cross country season and was a national qualifier in the 5,000-meter run in track. Tina...
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CommQuest Services Family Education and Support Group with Kara Vogt and Gil Goodwin
Our guests on this episode of the Hope Discovered Podcast are Kara Vogt and Gil Goodwin. Kara is the co-founder of the FATHERS Motorcycle poker run, a 7-year member of the Stark County Opiate Task Force, a volunteer for CommQuest Services, an advocate for family addiction recovery, and a parent…
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Same Day Assessments at CommQuest Services, Inc.
This episode discusses the need for same-day assessments regarding mental health and substance abuse disorders, and how CommQuest Services is addressing that need. CommQuest offers confidential assessments with expert licensed counselors who work with you to help determine if treatment is needed,...
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CommQuest Mom and Me Recovery Program
On this episode we are talking about the Mom and Me Recovery Program by CommQuest. This program is for women who are pregnant, or have a child under the age of two years old, and struggle with heroin, fentanyl, pain pill, cocaine, meth or prescription amphetamine use. For this discussion we have...
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Shannon Ortiz from Light After Loss and the Hope and Healing Center
On this episode of the Hope Discovered Podcast our guest is Shannon Ortiz. Shannon is an advocate for survivors of suicide loss. She is most known as the founder of Light After Loss, an organization that is a trauma focused support system for survivors of suicide loss providing hope for healing...
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A Sit Down Conversation with CommQuest CEO Elaine Russell Reolfi
In this episode we are speaking to Elaine Russell Reolfi, who is the Chief Executive Officer of CommQuest Services, Inc. CommQuest is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care and advocacy for people through three pillars of service; mental health, addiction recovery, and social...
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Suicide Prevention Awareness and Discussion with Kylee and Greg
On this episode of the Hope Discovered Podcast we are talking about the importance of suicide prevention awareness with Kylee Crislip and Greg Emanuelson. The discussion covers such issues as the stigma and misconceptions about suicide as well as how to broach the subject to individuals who may…
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Backing This Generation with Drew from School Based Mental Health
On this episode of Hope Discovered we are talking about School Based Mental Health with Drew Prendergast, who is a School-Based Prevention & CPST Provider for CommQuest Services. The theme of this discussion is “Backing this Generation,” which is often maligned as entitled and fragile. The...
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A Story of Hope and Recovery with Guest Gil Goodwin
This episode may contain triggers for some survivors. Our guest on this episode is Gil Goodwin who shares his journey of recovery from various addictions. Gil hopes to give inspiration to those who may be on their own personal path to recovery and wellness. Gil also talks about his faith as being...
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CommQuest Community Conversation with Lehman Middle School
This episode is part of our Community Conversation Series in podcast form. This discussion features Keith Hochadel, President and CEO of CommQuest Services and Melissa Pope, School Counselor at Lehman Middle School. The interview covers how the two agencies work together to assist students and...
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Jeff Dafler - "Psobriety - A Journey of Recovery through the Psalms"
Jeff Dafler is a recovering alcoholic and AA member, participating in weekly meetings and speaking regularly to patients at a detox facility near his home in Ohio. Jeff is on the board at CommQuest Services, Inc. and active in his UCC congregation. He is the founder of The Dafler Company, a...
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Story of Hope with Jack and his Message that Recovery IS Possible
This episode may contain triggers for some survivors. This interview is with Jack, who shares his story of addiction to raise awareness that recovery is possible. Jack speaks from the heart and shares how he nearly had gone to the brink of disaster but, with help and determination, overcame a…
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Story of Hope with Chris Sharing His Journey of Recovery
This episode may contain triggers for survivors. This episode is part of our Stories of Hope series which tell stories of hope and recovery from addiction. Chris is our guest for this discussion. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, please call 330.994.1450 now. Recovery is possible!
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CommQuest Community Conversation with Keith Hochadel and Judge Frank Forchione
This is a discussion about the current status of recovery and mental health in Stark County and the surrounding areas during the pandemic.
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Alliance Rape Crisis Program at CommQuest with Gina Bowers
This episode may contain triggers for survivors. This episode is an interview with Gina Bowers who is the Rape Crisis Program Manager and a Counselor in the Alliance, Ohio location of CommQuest Services. This discussion talks about her role within the program and some of the various services...
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Interview on The Summit with CEO Keith Hochadel
The Summit radio show focused on recovery services in September and the beginning of October for their Rock and Recovery series, and CommQuest was selected to be featured. CommQuest CEO, Keith Hochadel, called in to talk about our recovery services and why they're so important.
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CommQuest Radiothon Review September 2020
This episode presents radio segments that were aired on Q92 September 9, 2020 as part of a radiothon for CommQuest Services. These spots were recorded by staff members and included stories of recovery and descriptions of the types of services CommQuest provides.
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Discussion with Andrew Allen the Director of Adolescent Campus for CommQuest
This episode is an interview with Andrew Allen who is the Director of the Adolescent Campus for CommQuest Services, Inc. Among the topics discussed are the services provided by the Adolescent Campus and how adolescents are in a specific stage of development, separate from children and adults, and...
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CommQuest Community Chat with Dr. Michele Heberling
Recently CommQuest CEO Keith Hochadel sat down with Dr. Michele Heberling, our VP of Integrated Behavioral Health to discuss how those in need of mental health services can access them quickly and easily. Take a listen to learn more about how you can access services today! We are here to help…
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CommQuest Community Chat with Wendy Hunter
Recently CommQuest CEO Keith Hochadel sat down with Wendy Hunter, our Director of Detox at CommQuest Detox located in Aultman Hospital to discuss what steps CommQuest and Aultman are taking to ensure the safety for those who are ready to start their recovery journey with us. Take a listen to…
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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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