Over the next few weeks, Lost Coast Communications will “Outpost”We plan to work with our parent company — the California Department of Health and Human Services on some initiatives.It’s never a hassleThis campaign exists to help teens and young adults realize their power to make a difference in the lives of people in crisis. And also remind those people that they are in no way a nuisance.
Radio hosts from our four sister stations, KHUM, KSLG, KWPT and KLGE, speak with local people whose work and community presence exemplify this mission. I’ll share that interview here. Outpost.
First up is Chuck Rogers. KWPT (“The Point”) Lately, I have been fortunate to have a wonderful friend who is the executive director of the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters and a general mover/shaker in Eureka, especially in children-related matters. I had the opportunity to speak with Florence Parks.
What has Ms. Parks learned from working with children who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or other types of mental health crises? What types of resources does Big Brothers Big Sisters offer?
“Young people, what we’ve learned is that you need five positive adults in your life to thrive,” Parks said. “So it could be a great mom or dad or grandparent or an uncle or aunt, but maybe that fifth person just isn’t up to what they need. So we don’t have a formal The program provides that opportunity for families.”
Below: Chuck and Florence. Funding for this project is provided in part by the California Department of Health and Human Services.
