The Bridge Between Hope and Help

About this episode

Neeva from PACT for Families discusses her journey and the importance of inter-agency partnerships in supporting vulnerable families.

In this episode of The Hope Exchange , Kim and Dr. Kjos are joined by Neeva from PACT for Families, a collaborative that helps connect children and families to support when they're at risk of falling through the cracks. Neeva shares her own journey from Gulfport, Mississippi to rural Minnesota and what drew her to public health work with vulnerable populations. Together, they discuss how inter-agency partnerships and upstream mental health care can stabilize homes and improve outcomes for children. Through warmth and wisdom, Neeva reminds us that systems can feel overwhelming — but real help often starts with a simple conversation.

People in this episode

Hosts: Kim, Dr. Kjos

Guest: Neeva

Topics covered

• mental health
• public health
• family support
• inter-agency partnerships
• vulnerable populations
• upstream care

Keywords

• hope
• help
• mental health care
• children
• families
• support systems
• public health
• conversation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PACT for Families

Places: Gulfport, Mississippi, rural Minnesota

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