Celebrating Mental Wellness: Inside Ventura County's Festival with Josh Carsman

In this episode of “On the Road with Paul Ward,” Paul welcomes Josh Carsman, Director of the Mental Wellness Festival of Ventura County presented by the Turning Point Foundation. Josh shares that this is the second annual festival, set to take place on the grass lawn at Ventura County Harbor Village. He discusses the festival’s vision and explains the role of the Turning Point Foundation, detailing its various programs and wellness centers. Josh highlights additional services offered by Turning Point, including a Veteran House. Listeners learn what to expect at the festival, including resources for those in need, participation from the Ronald McDonald House, Camp Good Time, and Ventura County Behavioral Health. Josh emphasizes the significance of these collaborations and provides guidance on seeking help even if one cannot attend the festival.

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What you will learn in this episode:
0:00 Welcome to On the Road with Paul Ward and introduction of our guest, Direct of the Mental Wellness Festival of Ventura County presented by Turning Point, Josh Carsman
0:50 Josh Carsman tells us that this is the Second Annual Festival and will be held on the grass lawn at Ventura County Harbor Village
1:51 Find out about the whole vision of the Festival
2:33 What is The Turning Point Foundation that spearheads the Festival?
2:59 Find out what the Turning Point programs encompass
3:16 What is a wellness center?
4:33 Josh tells us about a Veteran House and other programs that Turning Point also offers
5:44 What can folks expect to see at the Wellness Festival and more about its participants
8:28 Anyone that needs help or has someone in their life that may need help can find resources at the Wellness Festival
9:00 The Ronald McDonald House and Camp Good Time will be present at the festival
10:13 Also included is Ventura County Behavioral Health. Josh tells us the importance of their work in conjunction with Turning Point
11:13 Find out how to seek help if you cannot attend the festival itself. 
12:41 Thank you to our Sponsor, Opus Escrow

Related Episodes:
Breaking Barriers: Inside the Wellness Center
Growth Beyond Challenges: Cultivating Mental Health

Mental Wellness Festival of Ventura County:
Mental Wellness Festival Ventura Event June 1st 2024
turningpointfoundation.org
1736 S Lewis Rd, Camarillo, Ca 93012
(805) 586-9900

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805-479-5004
paul@homeandranchteam.com

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