Whole New Worlds

Storytelling Podcasts

Thousands of people are living in Chicago’s homeless shelters. Some of those shelters are run by Primo Center - Primo Center is the largest provider of services and shelter for homeless children and their families in Chicago. They do things a little differently -- they don’t kick families out. They provide wrap-around mental health services and offer innovative programs including a Girl Scout Troop. Co-hosts Jesse Betend and Ron Brown take you to Primo’s Sangamon shelter to meet the families, hear their stories, and learn how this program is different -- and why it’s so successful. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Storytelling Podcasts

Description:

Thousands of people are living in Chicago’s homeless shelters. Some of those shelters are run by Primo Center - Primo Center is the largest provider of services and shelter for homeless children and their families in Chicago. They do things a little differently -- they don’t kick families out. They provide wrap-around mental health services and offer innovative programs including a Girl Scout Troop. Co-hosts Jesse Betend and Ron Brown take you to Primo’s Sangamon shelter to meet the families, hear their stories, and learn how this program is different -- and why it’s so successful. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Twitter:

@Primo_Center

Language:

English

Contact:

8479875633

Website:

https://www.primocenter.org/

Email:

primo@rivet360.com

Episodes

Peanut Butter Sandwiches

12/2/2020

Everyone in the family has a role: Jade’s the goofy one, Paul’s the helper, and Alexis is the “mom” among the kids. Together they’re a dream team—like a PB&J sandwich. Tomorrow they’re going home. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text “NewWorlds” to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:16:52

Food For Thought

11/4/2020

Food plays a major role in our lives. At Primo Center, the kitchen is where community starts. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To support Primo Center text NewWorlds to 44321. For more information about how that money gets spent, check out primocenter.org Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:11:17

Bonus: The Thunderbird Therapist

10/28/2020

One of the largest barriers to therapy for the homeless community is the physical travel involved with accessing those mental health services. Dr. Bhaskar Sripada decided he’d come to them. This episode describes Dr. Sridapada’s journey of providing mental health services to the vulnerable homeless population in Chicago through Primo Center and before. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To support Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. For more information about how that money gets spent, check out primocenter.org Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:14:54

What We Do

10/7/2020

Thousands of people are living in Chicago’s homeless shelters. Some of those shelters are run by Primo Center, the largest provider of services and shelter for homeless children and their families in Chicago. Primo Center which does things a little differently. Co-hosts Jesse Betend and Ron Brown take you to Primo’s Sangamon shelter to meet the families, hear their stories, and learn how their approach is different -- and why it’s so successful. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To support Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. For more information about how that money gets spent, check out primocenter.org Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:12:44

The Primo Center's prescription for a lockdown

9/30/2020

COVID-19 affected everyone's lives in different ways. At the Primo Center for Women and Children, the coronavirus dealt another difficult challenge to the residents and staff. In this episode, Ron interviews Primo Center health care professionals about how they're dealing with the coronavirus on top of a multitude of emotional and financial stresses. This show is a collaboration between Rivet360 and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode—and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:17:17

The Primo Center's prescription for a lockdown

9/30/2020

Duration:00:17:18

Paying it Forward

6/16/2020

Building a community that returns like family to give back is called paying it forward. Jasmine and Ryan are just two examples of former Primo Center residents who help out after they've moved on to whole new worlds. This show is a collaboration between Rivet360 and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode—and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:08:37

Paying it Forward

6/16/2020

Building a community that returns like family to give back is called paying it forward. Jasmine and Ryan are just two examples of former Primo Center residents who help out after they've moved on to whole new worlds. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:08:37

Bonus: Handling Compassion Fatigue

6/9/2020

Primo Center Clinical Director Trevaughn Davis-Neal explains how she helps team members stay strong for their clients. This show is a collaboration between Rivet360 and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode—and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:08:32

Bonus: Handling Compassion Fatigue

6/9/2020

Primo Center Clinical Director Trevaughn Davis-Neal explains how she helps team members stay strong for their clients. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text “NewWorlds” to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:08:32

Locker Number 209

6/2/2020

Valery was living in a storage unit in Chicago when she gave birth to her daughter, Serenity. Now Serenity is 4—and doesn’t remember the time they spent there. This show is a collaboration between Rivet360 and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode—and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:15:12

Locker Number 209

6/2/2020

Valery was living in a storage unit in Chicago when she gave birth to her daughter, Serenity. Now Serenity is 4—and doesn’t remember the time they spent there. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text “NewWorlds” to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:15:12

Bonus: Fear and Trust

5/26/2020

Entering a shelter can be scary and it’s hard to know how newcomers will react. Primo Center Senior Case Manager, Carla Dudley tells a story of winning the trust of a particularly volatile new resident. This show is a collaboration between Rivet360 and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode—and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:05:49

Bonus: Fear and Trust

5/26/2020

Entering a shelter can be scary and it’s hard to know how newcomers will react. Primo Center Senior Case Manager, Carla Dudley tells a story of winning the trust of a particularly volatile new resident. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text “NewWorlds” to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:05:49

Peanut Butter Sandwiches

5/19/2020

Everyone in the family has a role: Jade’s the goofy one, Paul’s the helper, and Alexis is the “mom” among the kids. Together they’re a dream team—like a PB&J sandwich. Tomorrow they’re going home. This show is a collaboration between Rivet360 and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode—and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:16:52

Bonus: New World New Approach

5/12/2020

Most people coming into shelter have a hard time trusting the people around them. Primo Center’s Chief Officer of Quality & Impact LaShunda Brown is in charge of earning their trust. This show is a collaboration between Rivet360 and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode—and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:11:11

Bonus: New World New Approach

5/12/2020

Most people coming into shelter have a hard time trusting the people around them. Primo Center’s Chief Officer of Quality & Impact LaShunda Brown is in charge of earning their trust. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:11:11

Rabbit Holes

5/5/2020

Avery’s been at Primo Center longer than most of the other residents -- and he wants to leave. But he doesn't know when that might happen. This show is a collaboration between Rivet360 and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode—and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:12:09

Rabbit Holes

5/5/2020

Avery’s been at Primo Center longer than most of the other residents -- and he wants to leave. But he doesn't know when that might happen. This show is a collaboration between Rivet and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode— and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text “NewWorlds” to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:12:09

Bonus: Trauma Informed Care Explained

4/28/2020

Most of the thousands of homeless people in Chicago have been kicked out of at least one other shelter. Not at Primo Center where they work with rulebreakers instead of removing them. Primo Senior Clinician Trevaughn Davis-Neal discusses how Primo makes it work and how she’s bringing the approach to other shelters in Chicago. This show is a collaboration between Rivet360 and Primo Center. Subscribe to the show to hear every episode—and don’t forget to leave a review. To donate to Primo Center text "NewWorlds" to 44321. To learn more about Primo Center, check out primocenter.org. Thanks to Moby for giving us permission to use his songs, including “Porcelain” and “South Side” as our opening and closing theme.

Duration:00:07:05