Ep 3: Supporting NH's Young Adults - Where Can Communities Put Their Energy

Voices of Public Health

We are joined by Julie Nicknair-Keon LCMHC NCC, Director of Counseling at New England College, Wellness Center in Henniker, NH and Ashley Desrochers, Public Health Program Manager, Strafford County Public Health Network to talk about what they've seen in terms of supporting young adults during this phase in their development. Their work is supported by funding through NH Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS), who recently conducted a large population survey as part of the Voices of NH Young Adults. The purpose of the survey was to better understand why our young adults are struggling and how their unique challenges can be addressed. At the Partnership, we believe when young adults have access to resources and opportunities they can explore and secure their identity, independence and intimacy, and become responsible adults who create happy and healthy families, develop into strong leaders, and contribute to a vibrant workforce and economy. --- This is a podcast for people who are looking for solutions and want to make New Hampshire a better place where we all have the opportunity to live, learn and thrive. In each episode, we will go deeper into the topic of substance misuse prevention in New Hampshire. We are hoping to make your lives a little better with these inspirational stories about substance misuse prevention. We share our best interviews with people who are working tirelessly in their professions, their families and their communities to stop something unwanted from happening—in this case the misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances. Learn more about the partnership: https://drugfreenh.org/