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Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 106 – Ashland’s School-Community Liaison Program – Making a Difference for Over Twenty Years
Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 106 – Ashland’s School-Community Liaison Program – Making a Difference for Over Twenty Years
Keeping Ashland Healthy - Episode 106 – Ashland’s School-Community Liaison Program – Making a Difference for Over Twenty Years
Tuesday 28th October 2025
Discover how Ashland's School-Community Liaison Programme has transformed lives for over 20 years through support and resources.
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Episode Overview
- School liaisons provide essential support across multiple districts.
- Programme offers flexible solutions for diverse family needs.
- Strong community relationships enhance programme effectiveness.
- Accessibility is key: no income guidelines or complex paperwork.
- Programme adapts to evolving mental health and family dynamics.
"There's no wrong door. Referrals can come from anywhere, really."
Get ready to be moved by the incredible journey of Ashland's School-Community Liaison Programme, which has been making a difference for over two decades. In this engaging episode, Stacey Merriweather and her team of dedicated liaisons, Tammy Hoverstock, Ted Lilley, and Robin Hawkins, share their experiences and the pivotal role they play in supporting youth and families throughout Ashland County.
With 13 liaisons covering multiple school districts, these unsung heroes tackle everything from mental health challenges to providing essential resources like food and clothing. Listeners will gain insight into a typical day in the life of a liaison, where tasks can range from helping a student with a broken shoe to addressing serious mental health concerns. The episode highlights the flexibility and responsiveness of the programme, which allows liaisons to adapt to the diverse needs of students and families.
The team also discusses the importance of building relationships within the community and schools, which is key to the programme's success. By forming strong connections with students, families, and staff, liaisons are able to create a supportive environment that fosters resilience and growth. The programme's effectiveness is attributed to its accessibility—there are no income guidelines or complicated paperwork—and the commitment of its staff, who are selected for their dedication and ability to connect with the community.
The episode ends with reflections on how the programme has evolved over the years, adapting to changes in family dynamics and increasing mental health needs. So, what makes Ashland's School-Community Liaison Programme so special? Dive into this episode to find out how these liaisons are transforming lives one day at a time.