On this episode of Quick 5 with The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce we brought back Mary Cortani of Operation Freedom Paws for a second conversation! If you haven't listened to the first episode we did with Mary back in 2022 click the link below to listen and hear a more in depth look at Operation Freedom Paws itself. For this episode we asked Mary to come in a talk to us from her perspective on mental health as someone who runs a non-profit focused on helping those who are struggling find a better life through the power of service animals and community. May is mental health awareness month and we wanted to highlight some of the things people struggle with and some of the ways we all can cope with the stresses of life. Listen now to hear about what types of issues Mary and her team are tackling every day; how they celebrate every progress no matter how small it may seem; and to hear some advice on things you can do to make things a little easier for yourself and your mental health.

www.operationfreedompaws.org

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**Mary and the staff at Operation Freedom Paws are not licensed mental health professionals. They do have licensed therapists on hand for their clientele but do not claim to be experts themselves**

If you are struggling with mental health issues now is the time to reach out for help. Talk to a friend or loved one or call one of the numbers below. Things can get better.

SUICIDE HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255

VETERAN HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)

Click here to hear the first episode we did with OFP!

On this episode of Quick 5 with The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce CEO Nick Gaich and podcast producer/ co-host Kylie McLaughlin sat down with Co-chairs of this year's Health and Wellness Fair, Harpreet Vittal, a Morgan Hill Parks and Recreation Commissioner and Cricket Rubino, chair of The Senior Advisory Committee! We learn all about the history of the fair; about the ways the fair has expanded it's events since last year; and about what types of resources and fun can be found at the fair this year! The 2024 Health and Wellness Fair is happening May 18th at the Community and Cultural Center and related events and workshops will be taking place all week leading up to it! Listen now to hear why you won't want to miss this valuable community resource! Click the flyers below to see a full calendar of events.

FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS: https://www.morganhill.ca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7924&month=5&year=2024&day=18&calType=0

PAINT NIGHT REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindscapes-mocktails-and-music-tickets-886923561247?aff=oddtdtcreator

MORE INFO ON SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE: https://www.morganhill.ca.gov/2424/Senior-Advisory-Committee-SAC

On this episode of Quick 5 with The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce CEO Nick Gaich and podcast producer/ co-host Kylie McLaughlin sat down with Kathryn Rizqallah, owner and clinical director of Morgan Hill Speech! May is national speech and hearing month so we are taking this opportunity to gain insight into the world of speech pathology! We ask Kathryn how she got started as a speech language pathologist; what kind of language difficulties and disorders her and her team of pathologists are treating; and what practices they are using to treat patients with varying needs. Listen now to learn all about the work being done by Kathryn and her team at Morgan Hill Speech! Check out their website to learn more about current openings for therapy sessions andto learn about their social language groups like the pre-k one they have coming soon!

www.morganhillspeech.com | Facebook | Instagram

605 Tennent Avenue, Suite 1, Morgan Hill CA 95037

info@morganhillspeech.com | 408-612-8877

On this episode of Quick 5 with The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce CEO Nick Gaich and podcast producer/ co-host Kylie McLaughlin sat down with Terry Moriyama, founder & president of The Air For Paws Foundation, who provides animal resuscitation masks to emergency responders. Listen now to hear how Terry got started, how the resuscitation masks work and what kind of animals her foundation helps save! Listen through to the end to hear how you can help support this incredible foundation with donations, volunteering, and attending their fun doggy filled events! follow them on their socials and check out their website to stay up to date on everything they're doing!

www.airforpaws.com

On this episode of Quick 5 with The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce we sat down with Matthew Stein, president of The Morgan Hill Freedom Fest Foundation, and Patty Skovrin the Sponsorship Chair for the Foundation. We learned about the incredible generational legacy of the Morgan Hill Freedom Fest; the ways businesses can get involved with this historic event and the ways this event benefits Morgan Hill business owners; not to mention all of the fun we're in for this year! Listen now to get an understanding of this events incredible history and to see what's in store for it's future. If you are a business or individual who would like to get involved or make a donation go to www.mhfreedomfest.com/parade or email info@mhfreedomfest.com. For more information on the Freedom Fest events keep an eye on there website, www.mhfreedomfest.com and their Facebook page www.facebook.com/mhfreedomfest

On this episode of Quick 5 with The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce CEO Nick Gaich and podcast producer/ co-host Kylie McLaughlin sat down with Dr. Ron Bellistri, a Diversified Chiropractor who owns Discover Chiropractic in Morgan Hill! We learn about Dr. Bellistri's path to a career in Chiropractics; the kinds of things he is treating on a regular basis; and what the process looks like for new patients. Listen now to learn how Dr. Bellistri can help you! Call 408-778-7372 or visit www.discovermhchiro.com to see new member deals and book an appointment today!

On this episode of Quick 5 with The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce CEO Nick Gaich and podcast producer/ co-host Kylie McLaughlin sat down with Ernesto Escareno, the general manager at Cochrane Road Self Storage! Listen now to hear about available storage options, the different protection plans they have in place to protect your things, and new member deals like their current one for 50% off of 3 months for select units! Be sure to visit Cochrane Road Self Storage for all of your storage needs and tell them we said hi!

Cochrane Road Self Storage

411 Woodview Avenue Morgan Hill CA 95037

www.cochranestorage.com | 408-722-3513

Website for biding on storage units: www.storagetreasures.com

On this episode of Quick 5 with The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce CEO Nick Gaich and podcast producer/ co-host Kylie McLaughlin sat down with Karen France, owner of Mainstream Boutique here in Morgan Hill! We talk over her inspiration for getting involved with the Mainstream Boutique franchise; the ways in which they keep the shop feeling local and matching the needs of their Morgan Hill clientele; and current and upcoming fashion trends and events! Be sure to stop in to Mainstream Boutique for their Denim Days happening March 13th - 17th and tell Karen and her team we say hi!! You should also keep and eye out for more information on their 5 year anniversary fashion show happening at Guglielmo winery on May 19th!

Mainstream Boutique

1049 Cochrane Rd, #100

www.mainstreamboutiquemorganhill.com/

Socials: @mainstreamboutiquemorganhill