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Gateway's Hospital Bridge Podcast
The Gateway Hospital Bridge Podcast will provide podcast listeners a focused conversation on improving hospital bridge programs, data sharing, linkage to care, and retention of services to hospitals staff, peer support specialist and behavioral health providers. This podcast is made possible through the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant.
Gateway Community Services, Inc. is supported by the Florida Department of Children and Families, LSF Health Systems, the City of Jacksonville, the CDC, CARF International, the NIDA Clinical Trials Network, the Florida Blue Foundation, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Gateway's Hospital Bridge Podcast
Breaking Down Barriers — Helping Teens Access the Treatment They Need
In this episode, sit down with Dr. Raymond Pomm , Dr. Alicia Lubana and Rico Bodin, LMHC to explore the critical questions around before, during and after treatment for parents and guardians when discussing adolescents substance abuse and moving towards treatment.
Together, we break down the personal, family, and systemic barriers that keep teens from accessing substance use and behavioral health services. From stigma and fear of punishment to family conflict, financial challenges, and gaps in the system, Dr. Pomm and Dr. Lubana share their expert perspectives on how these obstacles show up in real life — and, more importantly, how families, schools, and communities can help teens overcome them.
Listeners gain practical strategies to build trust, improve communication, and advocate for adolescent treatment options. Whether you’re a parent, counselor, teacher, or just someone who cares about youth behavioral health, this conversation will leave you feeling more informed and empowered to support the next generation in recovery.