Why is Pine Mountain Sports looking to support Saving Grace in the middle of a pandemic? Social distancing, unemployment, and stay at home orders affect all of us but are devastating for those in abusive relationships. Hear from Dan and Henry i

#7: "She loved everyone..."

Jul 31st, 2020 26m 7s

Bend resident and First Interstate Vice President, Dawn Cofer, shares the story of her sister Cassi, who was murdered by her husband in October 2019. "We just carry on and I just think about who Cassi was and honor her every chance we get."Mu

#6: Behavioral Health in Deschutes County

Jul 10th, 2020 38m 52s

Holly Harris, Program Manager with Deschutes County Health Services, lends her voice to discuss the intersection of the criminal justice system and behavioral health, as well as the new Stabilization Center. Music Credit: "Becoming My Own Hom

#5: We All Know Someone Who Knows Someone

Jun 9th, 2020 49m 11s

Saving Grace board members Aaron Brenneman (attorney) and Cheryl Parton (Magazine Editor) share -- with so many great nonprofits in Central Oregon -- why they joined our board. As parents and working professionals, they have seen the value of p

#4: Staying, Leaving, and the Reality of Post-Separation Trauma

May 29th, 2020 40m 27s

Janice Garceau is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience as a behavioral health clinician in a variety of community settings. Janice has specific experience and expertise with forensic and court-mandated populations,

#3: The Revolving DV Door: A Conversation with a Deschutes County P.O.

May 22nd, 2020 38m 55s

We're joined by Justin Bendele, a Parole & Probation Officer Supervisor in Deschutes County, who shares his perspective on domestic violence and how to help offenders escape the revolving door of intimate partner violence. "I believe there are

#2: A Survivor Story from One of Our Own

May 15th, 2020 53m 30s

Our Counseling Center Manager, Barb Lehman, shares her own survivor story, why she became a licensed therapist, as well as her heart for survivors. She provides a unique perspective we all need to hear.Music Credit: "Becoming My Own Home" by Th

#1: Men + Pandemic Stress in the Home

Apr 28th, 2020 20m 31s

Bend-based therapist, Tyler Vlodica, and Mary's Place Lead Facilitator, Christopher Yucho join to discuss abuse, how men can handle new stressors, and more.Tyler Vlodica @ Juniper Mountain CounselingChristopher Yucho @ Mary's PlaceMusic Credit: