A Conversation with Ronald Betz, LSW, MACC Board Member

In this episode of Mental Health Conversations, Director Erica C. Crawley sits down with Ronald Betz, LSW, longtime behavioral health professional and MACC Board member, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing mental health care today. Drawing on decades of experience in community mental health, Ron shares insight on stigma, access to care, affordability, culturally responsive services, and the unique barriers experienced by underserved communities. Together, they explore the importance of representation in behavioral health, the impact of identity and lived experience on treatment, and the need for stronger community-based approaches that help individuals access support before reaching a crisis point

A Conversation with Allesha Crawley, LISW-S, Ohio Therapist

In this episode of Mental Health Conversations, Director Erica C. Crawley sits down with Allesha Crawley, LISW-S, therapist and founder of Namaste Zen Counseling, for a candid conversation about mental health, stigma, therapy, and access to care. Allesha shares her perspective as a therapist working with individuals and families navigating stress, survival mode, family challenges, workplace concerns, trauma, medication, and barriers to support. Together, they discuss the importance of empathy, the impact of cultural norms around “not talking about what happens at home,” the need to normalize therapy, and why finding the right therapist can be an important part of the healing journey.

A Conversation with Anita Godfrey, LSW, Director of Foster Care Cadence Care Network

In this episode of Mental Health Conversations, Director Erica C. Crawley sits down with Anita Godfrey, LSW, Director of Foster Care at Cadence Care Network, to discuss the connection between mental health, trauma, foster care, and family support. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in social services, Anita shares insight into the challenges facing children in care, including trauma, violence, substance use, social media influences, and growing behavioral health needs. The conversation also explores caregiver support, foster parent self-care, barriers within the child welfare system, and how communities can help children and families heal, reconnect, and thrive.

A Conversation with Charity Harrison, LSW, Founder of Beautifully Flawed and Jon Moorehead II, MACC Program Director

In this episode of Mental Health Conversations, Director Erica C. Crawley sits down with Charity Harrison, licensed mental health therapist and founder of Beautifully Flawed, and Jon Moorehead II, MACC Program Director and former educator and principal, for a thoughtful conversation about youth mental health, stigma, school support, and access to care. Charity and Jon share their perspectives on the pressures young people face today, including social media, bullying, academic expectations, trauma, family dynamics, and the importance of feeling heard. Together, they discuss the need to normalize mental health conversations, create safe spaces for youth, strengthen school and community partnerships, and connect young people and families to meaningful support.