Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Oct 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Semi-Annually
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

SAFE Radio (a product of the SAFE Coalition) will examine the disease of Substance Use Disorder. Each week the program will feature guests that are subject matter experts covering topics such as treatment options, coping strategies and recovery. The SAFE Coalition exists to provide pathways for support, education, coping mechanisms and treatment options for Substance use Disorder

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Recent Episodes

Reed Reynolds

Oct 21, 2025 37m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen invite Reed Reynolds to discuss his story, starting from childhood traumas, to drinking and drug use in high school, to his road to recovery in adulthood.

Jen Knight Update

Feb 04, 2025 46m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen invite Jen Knight, founder and CEO of SAFE Coalition to discuss the founding and history of SAFE, as well as it's growth overtime.

Robyn

Oct 22, 2024 41m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen invite Robyn, a friend of Jim's, who's shares about her son's struggle with mental health, as well as her own journey to recovery, and how she relates to…

Recovery City

Oct 22, 2024 53m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen invite members from Recovery City, a project dedicted to helping families and family members struggling with addiction.

Bill Hawkes

Apr 09, 2024 48m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen invite Bill Hawkes, a treatment advocate for Recovery Centers of America (RCA) in South-East Massachusetts and Rhode Island, to talk about recovery, his…

Mike

Feb 14, 2024 32m

Mike is a man living in long term Recovery. Hear from Mike about his descent into Substance Use Disorder, lessons learned along the way and his story or perseverance,  strength and hope.

Grit And Grace

Oct 11, 2023 49m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen sit down with Kristen Silva, the owner of Grit and Grace, a sober living house for woman in Attleboro MA to talk about her story, how Grit and Grace is…

Rob Draper

Aug 01, 2023 43m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen sit down with Rob Draper, SAFE member and recovering addict, to talk about his early life, trauma, how one uses addiction to cope with trauma and how…

Ballot Question 3 with Mark Lenzi

Oct 26, 2022 57m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen sit down with Wonderful World of Wine host and Franklin Liquors owner Mark Lenzi, to discuss Massachusetts ballot question #3; the confusing nature of the…

Dual Recovery Anonymous

Apr 11, 2022 30m

Dual Recovery Anonymous™ is a 12 Step self-help program that is based on the principals of the Twelve Steps and the experiences of men and women in recovery with a dual diagnosis. The DRA program…

Mental Health And Substance Misuse Recovery - Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition

Mar 30, 2022 49m

It is estimated that over 85 percent of all people suffering from substance misuse also suffer from a mental health challenge. The massachusetts clubhouse coaltion exisits to support recovery. …

Dual Recovery, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder with Val Comerford

Feb 02, 2022 56m

SAFE Board member Val Comerford is a woman living in long term “dual recovery” from mental health challenges and substance misuse. Val shares her journey which includes the founding of Dual Recovery…

Tyler Powderly & Nipun Goel

Dec 29, 2021 55m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen sit down with Tyler Powderly and Nipun Goel, two FHS students, to talk about the challenges of being a student, stress, the pandemic, mental health and so…

KIVA Centers

Dec 22, 2021 56m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen invite Vesper Moore and Mike MacKinnis from the KIVA Centers to talk about mental health, the current mental health system, and what services KIVA Centers…

Jen Knight Levine & Changes At The SAFE Coalition

Aug 18, 2021 30m

In this episode, Jim Derick talks with Jen Knight from the SAFE coalition to talk about the new changes at SAFE, the services they offer and how you can access these resources.

Marijuana Regulation

Jun 09, 2021 35m Transcript

In this episode, Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen talk about marijuana use disorder, the high amounts of THC in modern marijuana strains, and the bills being prepared to help regulate THC levels in…

Tim Kennedy

May 05, 2021 51m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen talk with Tim Kennedy about substance abuse disorder, his own recovery and services available.

Cope

Apr 01, 2021 42m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen talk with Detective Mike Colecchi from the Franklin Police Department about substance abuse and a community approach to getting Franklin residents help.

Learn To Cope

Mar 03, 2021 53m

In this episode, Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen talk with Joanne Peterson from Learn To Cope about the services they offer for families dealing with substance abuse.

Jen Knight

Feb 24, 2021 51m

Anne Bergen and Jim Derick are joined by Jen Knight to shine a light on substance use disorder and talk about what The SAFE Coalition is doing to make a difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does SAFE - WFPR have?

SAFE - WFPR has published 20 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

Is SAFE - WFPR still active?

SAFE - WFPR is currently highly active with new episodes semi-annually. Average episode length is 46m.

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