Health Matters, Television for Life
Your opportunity to talk directly with physicians, nurses and other regional experts about the health issues that are important to you. Teresa Lukens hosts this monthly conversation and viewers are encouraged to call, text or email their questions in advance for the panel. Send your questions to healthmatters@ksps.org
Violence at Home
A community health survey revealed that family trauma and violence are top concerns in Spokane. The county sees more domestic violence, child abuse & neglect and youth suicide per-capita than most in Washington. And recent statistics don’t reflect what’s happening since the start of the pandemic. In collaboration with community partners, we address the root causes of these conditions and offer help & solutions for victims.
Guests
Ryan Oelrich MA, MBA
Executive Director, Priority Spokane
Dr. Scott Ferguson
Executive Director, Embrace Washington
Joe Ader
Executive Director, Family Promise of Spokane
Tierra Leonard LMHC
Mental Health Counselor, A Refuge: Trauma Informed Therapies
Annie Murphey LICSWA, SUDP
Executive Director, Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition
Sgt. Jordan Ferguson
Spokane Police Domestic Violence Unit
Helpful Links
Spokane Domestic Violence Hotline
(509) 326-2255
Safe Passages Hotline in North Idaho
(208) 664-9303
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
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