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Youth Mental Health

The state of youth mental health is an issue of concern for today’s teens and the topic of this episode of Plugged In. We discuss the incidence of youth mental health among teens, causes and ways to help address the issues with Katrina Chisholm, Director of Mental Health at Morningstar Children & Family Services in Brunswick, Georgia.

34 min
31/12/2025

Habitat For Humanity: Changing Lives One Family at a Time

In this episode the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Glynn County GA, Inc., Mary Lamond talks about the history and mission of Habitat for Humanity, as well as specifically what is happening in Glynn County. She highlights how volunteers can get involved, their Women Build campaign and Century Place, a neighborhood of 19 lots and future home of the 100th Habitat house in Glynn County.

31 min
19/11/2025

Youth Tour: A Trip of a Lifetime

Marci and Emma Dillard both attended the National Washington Youth Tour as OREMC delegates—nearly 30 years apart. On this episode of Plugged In the mother/daughter duo discusses how their Youth Tour experiences were similar, made an impression on them in the moment, and how the memories shape(d) their future. It was based on Marci’s experience that she encouraged her daughter to apply for the 2025 Youth Tour, and now together, encourage eligible students to apply and experience their own trip of a lifetime.

38 min
10/09/2025

Storm Ready: What You Need to Prepare

In this special episode of our Plugged In podcast, Director of Communications & Marketing Michele Hutchins talks about what you need to plan and prepare for your family to weather a storm emergency. Whether sheltering place or evacuating, she discusses recommendations for water, food and supplies; making sure you have enough medication and backup plans for those reliant on power for medical devices; and how to prepare differently for a cold weather emergency. #WeatherReady

11 min
08/07/2025

Addressing Member FAQs Regarding Storm Restoration

In this episode of our OREMC Plugged In podcast, ROW Coordinator Roger Sloan helps to address some of those frequently asked questions members have about power restoration following a storm. Questions were pulled directly from social media and/or voicemails members left following the tropical storm, two hurricanes and ice storm that impacted OREMC's service area from August 2024 - January 2025.

41 min
17/03/2025

Switching to Backup Power: Generator Safety and Installation Options

Engineer James Allen and Marketing & Members Services Representative Royce Proctor discuss the considerations for installing a whole house backup generator or right sizing a portable generator to be used during power outages. In particular, their discussion focuses on the safety considerations of using a portable generator: knowing what you want to power, having enough generator capacity, as well as proper use and storage.

34 min
17/03/2025

Church Girls, Inc., Evolves from Prayer Line to Lifeline

In this episode of Plugged In, we feature Deondra Lightfoot from Church Girls, Inc. She discusses how her vision has evolved from a prayer line, to a Resource Center, Blessing Room and now transitional housing, in the form of the Church Girls Community in Folkston, Georgia. She has six of the 26 units completed and is building on the power of. by the community, for the community. Deondra talks about the help along the way that gives her the drive and inspiration to reach out and help others in need.

38 min
31/10/2024

Changing Young Lives Through Music

Lucie Akkermans, Manager of the Philharmonia, Music Librarian and Lessons Coordinator with the Golden Isles Youth Orchestra (GIYO), discusses the power of music and the importance of investing in the arts to provide students the opportunity to build community and skills that further musical development, but also foster social skill, academic growth and self-confidence. She explains how the programs offered by the Golden Isles Youth Orchestra are partnering with area schools to provide access to all students who want to pursue, learn and enjoy music.

33 min

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