Conversations and Connections

A Conversation with Counselor Dr. Bob Choat

The effects of domestic violence reach further than one may realize.  In this episode, Stuart talks with Family Crisis Center of East Texas counselor Dr. Bob Choat about how domestic violence affects not only the survivor, but their family as well.  If you feel like you need services from the Family Crisis Center of East Texas, you can always call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at 1-800-828-7233.

A Conversation with Program Director Glenna Harkness

When most people think about the Family Crisis Center of East Texas, our safe house, or "shelter" is one of the first things that come to mind.  In this episode, Stuart sits down with Program Director Glenna Harkness about how the safe house operates and the requirements for those who reside there.  Remember, if you need services from the Family Crisis Center of East Texas, help is just a phone call away via our 24-hour hotline at 1-800-828-7233!

A Conversation with Victim Services Coordinator Kelly Carver

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we're starting things off with Stuart talking with Victim Services Coordinator Kelly Carver.  Kelly and Stuart talk about how many cases of domestic violence the agency sees every month, the process someone goes through when seeking agency services, and Kelly shares a success story about one of our clients.  

A Conversation with BIPP Coordinator Will Windham

Will Windham works with men on a daily basis.  As the coordinator the the agency's Battering Intervention and Prevention Program, Will gets to see and hear a variety of different takes on what masculinity means to East Texas men.  In this episode, Will and Stuart talk about what exactly is healthy masculinity... and what's not.  

A Conversation with Campus Advocate Tiffany Walsh

Tiffany Walsh is the Family Crisis Center's Campus Advocate.  In this episode she talks with Stuart about the importance of providing services to college students and what it means to be an advocate.

A Conversation with Executive Director Heather Kartye

Family Crisis Center of East Texas Executive Director Heather Kartye talks about the origins of the agency, a basic overview of the services provided, and how someone with a degree in agriculture became involved in helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.