{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Find A Way with Matt Lavinder","title":"14. Inside Healing Hands: Leadership and Community Impact","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3803,"description":"In this episode, Helen Scott, the long-time Executive Director of Healing Hands Health Center, shares her journey from growing up in Bristol to leading one of the most impactful nonprofit organizations in the area. Helen discusses her early career in logistics and her transition to nonprofit leadership. The conversation delves into the challenges and strategic decisions involved in scaling Healing Hands, including the integration of students and volunteers, the significance of community relationships, and the evolution of services to address mental health and other holistic needs. Helen emphasizes the importance of community health workers, the necessity of collaborative efforts, and the ongoing adaptations required to meet growing and changing needs in the community.\n\n00:00 Introduction to Helen Scott and Healing Hands\n03:09 Career Beginnings and Community Involvement\n09:35 Challenges and Strategic Decisions at Healing Hands\n18:59 Dental Services and Student Involvement\n33:43 Addressing Mental Health and Substance Misuse\n35:16 Expanding Medical Services and Hiring New Staff\n36:43 The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Services\n40:48 The Role of Community Health Workers\n53:57 Challenges and Future Goals for Healing Hands\n01:04:25 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/tvjcib4aRtVjCkdy-oZ2GnJ4qmhy7heSD-tjI6rSFb8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMGMw/N2JkNzAwYTliYmI0/ZTk2ZWIzODRhMGQ2/NmJjOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}