Published in the Nacogdoches Daily Sentinel on May 16, 2016 News Editor’s note: The following feature is the second in a series highlighting May as mental health month. Names have been changed to protect the family’s privacy. By Colin Rowan, Burke Edward and Victoria have had difficult conversations in the last year, but none was […]
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East Texas Man Plants New Life Following Alcoholism, Leukemia Diagnosis
Jim Lemon of the East Texas Behavioral Health Network was recently recognized as Citizen of the Year by the Deep East Texas Branch of the National Association of Social Workers for his community development work with area gardens which support sustainability and foster healthy living. Lemon recently visited with KTRE at one of these gardens […]
Burke Offers a Place to Grow
Recently, Deidra Davis, director of Burke Industries, opened up the Nacogdoches workshop to the Daily Sentinel. Burke Industries staff and clients shared with the Sentinel details of their weekly vocational activities and training. By NICOLE BRADFORD (The Daily Sentinel – Nacogdoches, TX When she talks about the clients who have come and gone at Burke Industries […]
Woman Survives Bipolar, Suicidal Thoughts with Burke’s Help
Carolyn doesn’t mince words when explaining what Burke has meant to her. “Without Burke, I’d be dead.” She was tired, bitter and except for the elderly father she cared for, estranged from most of her family. For the better part of 10 years, she says, “my life was in shambles.” Burke Counselor Cindy Carswell agrees, […]
Lufkin Woman Finds Hope from Depression in Music
Lufkin musician, Amber Dunn, recently shared with KTRE her journey to recovery, including finding the correct diagnosis, the best treatment for her and using her music to assist in carrying her out of depression. Check out the story on KTRE’s website, or watch the video below. By Caleb Beams (KTRE – LUFKIN, TX) On the outside, 23-year-old […]
Mission Possible Conference Focuses on Health Outcomes
The 21st Annual Mission Possible conference will begin Tuesday, March 8th with a preconference event and will conclude with a full day conference on Wednesday, March 9th. The conference is being held on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University in the Baker Pattillo Student Center in Nacogdoches. There will be a free preconference […]
