KTNA Su-Valley Voice || June 2025
- Sunshine Staff
- 23 hours ago
- 2 min read
In the June episode of Su Valley Voice, host Trisha Costello welcomes representatives from Sunshine Community Health Center for their monthly update, highlighting a topic that touches many lives in our community: addiction recovery.
This month’s episode features Teresa Schweitzer, LMSW, and Peer Support Specialist Heather Barnes, who join the show to share insights, support, and resources for individuals and families navigating the challenges of substance use and recovery.
Teresa Schweitzer, LMSW
Heather Barnes, Peer Support Specialist
Their conversation dives into the compassionate, person-centered approach Sunshine Community Health Center takes toward recovery services, and emphasizes the importance of both clinical care and peer support in healing journeys.
A Real Talk About Recovery
Teresa and Heather shed light on the realities of recovery—breaking down stigmas, addressing community misconceptions, and offering hope through lived experience and professional care. They discuss:
The role of peer support in addiction recovery and how shared experiences foster trust and motivation.
The integrated services offered by Sunshine CHC, including behavioral health, case management, and Medicaid support.
Ways community members can access help—whether for themselves or a loved one—confidentially and without judgment.
Heather’s perspective as a Peer Support Specialist offers a powerful reminder that recovery is not just possible—it’s a journey worth taking, and no one has to do it alone.
Tune In and Reach Out
If you missed the live broadcast, don’t worry! You can still catch the full conversation online, and we encourage you to share it with anyone who might benefit from hearing this message of support and resilience.
Want to get involved or have ideas for future episodes? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at dj@ktna.org or call the station at 907-733-1700.
Additional Resources
To learn more about topics discussed in this episode, check out the following links:
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Sunshine Community Health Center
1-907-376-2273 (CARE)
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