Peter Kaye talks with Chauntelle Lieske, Executive Director of NAMI Spokane, serving the Spokane region by providing peer-led mental health education, support, advocacy, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. Lieske discusses NAMI Spokane’s services, including support groups, Family-to-Family education, mental health first aid, and suicide prevention training. She also shares information about community outreach, stigma reduction, and policy advocacy efforts. Lieske highlights free programs that help families navigate diagnoses, communication challenges, and access to care. A powerful moment includes her personal story of losing her mother to suicide and helping others find hope and community. (namispokane.org)
Original airdate: 9/20/2026
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Peter joined K-LOVE in 2008 and covers most of Northeastern U.S. (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI & VT) including major markets New York City and Boston. He also covers K-LOVE Air1 signals in Alaska.
