In the episode “Rehab” of the “Deadly Pill” podcast on iHeart Radio, Team Supervisor Prue Cooper, director of paraprofessional/SUD training & innovation, talks about the opioid epidemic, the (up to) 75 percent of people with co-occurring mental health and addiction disorders, and the effectiveness of certain treatments and medications. She also discusses the top reasons people become addicted, the problematic “rehab shuffle” phenomenon, and the shame and stigma that still exists with both disorders. Ultimately, she says, “there needs to be integrated care.”
From Isolation to Inspiration: A Parent’s Journey with Pacific Clinics Head Start
October 2, 2025
After experiencing depression and setbacks, one Glendale mom found strength through Pacific Clinic Head Start. With parenting support, mental health resources, and the apprentice program, she’s now pursuing a career in early childhood education.
