HoCo Community Chat
by Howard County (MD) Department of Community Resources & Services
HoCo Community Chat Jan. 25 - Celebrating DCRS' 50 years with former…
About this podcast
HoCo Community Chat provides Howard County (MD) residents with fresh and timely content about how to live their best lives in Howard County.
Hosted by Jackie Scott, Director, Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS), HoCo Community Chat is a new and entertaining way for DCRS to communicate with residents and present them with great conversations on how to grow and thrive and live with dignity in Howard County.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 32 episodes
- HoCo Community Chat Jan. 25 - Celebrating DCRS' 50 years with former directors · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 8Jackie Scott, host and director of the Howard County, Maryland, Department of Community Resources and Services, announces the kickoff of the Department's golden anniversary! To…
- HoCo Community Chat Jan '25 - Supporting Entrepreneurs · 41 minWhen a resident comes to our doors needing some type of human services assistance, we find they often need more… and that more is often tied to work and/or or education. So…
- HoCo Community Chat en espanol - La salud mental y las fiestas · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 8La temporada de fiestas ya está aquí! Las calles se visten de luces y colores, las tiendas nos ofrecen sus mejores ofertas, las casas y los locales se llenan de decoraciones…
- HoCo Community Chat December '24 - Let's Talk Holiday Stress & Mental Health Peer Support · 50 minTime Stamps: SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00 Aaron’s story and his work at the health department 5:00 How does personal experience help Aaron’s work as a peer 12:32 BREAK…
- HoCo Community Chat November 2024 - The value of nonprofit partnerships · 39 minTime Stamps: Soundbite, topic and introduction to ACS 0:00 Introduction to the Village on Howard 7:03 Balancing passion and business for successful nonprofits 11:25 Nonprofits…
- HoCo Community Chat October 2024 - What are Residents' Rights? · 31 minTopic: October marks Residents' Rights Month To celebrate Residents’ Rights Month in October, host Jackie Scott is joined by Chris Hobbs, Howard County (MD) Office on Aging &…
- HoCo Community Chat en español Septiembre 2024 - Chateando Sobre el Alzheimer · 30 min · Season 2Tema: Chateando Sobre el Alzheimer Este mes en HoCo Community Chat conversamos sobre el Alzheimer, un trastorno del cerebro que va destruyendo lentamente la memoria y la…
- HoCo Community Chat Sept 2024 - A county beacon: Howard Community College · 33 minWe always hear how strong our public school system is in Howard County. And it doesn’t stop there. Our community college, known as HCC, is a beacon in the county. What was once a…
- HoCo Community Chat en español Agosto 2024 - Chateando Sobre la Comunidad LGBTQ+! · 1 minEste mes en HoCo Community Chat conversamos sobre la comunidad LGBTQ+ junto al Dr. Jonathan Montalvo Ramon, enlace del programa Exito Hispano del condado de Howard, y juntos…
- HoCo Community Chat August 2024 - The focus is on Columbia, our planned community · 36 minDCRS Director Jackie Scott welcomes Robin Stimson, Columbia Association (CA) Community Engagement Manager, to discuss how CA works to cultivate a unique sense of place, while…
- HoCoCommunity Chat español Julio 2024 - Los bibliotecarios son más que libros · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 3Este mes HoCo Community Chat nos abre las puertas de las bibliotecas del condado de Howard contándonos sobre los recursos, clases, y demás herramientas disponibles para nuestra…
- HoCo Community Chat July 2024 - Today's library isn't your mother's library · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 2Host Jackie Scott, director, Howard County Dept. of Community Resources & Services (DCRS) talks with Tonya Aikens, president & CEO, Howard County Library System (HCLS). Time…
- HoCo Community Chat June 2024 - Youth mental health over summer break · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 1How can the community create a meaningful summer for our youth, especially those who struggle with mental health? June’s episode features the topic of youth development and…
- HoCo Community Chat May 2024 - Recognizing our Older Americans and Child Care Providers · 47 minMay 2024 First segment: Celebrating Older Americans Month May is Older Americans Month – a time to pay a little more attention to those of us over fifty. The theme this year is…
- HoCo Community Chat en Español Abril 2024 - Celebrando y Cuidando a Nuestro Planeta! · 36 minEste mes de Abril HoCo Community Chat en Español celebra a nuestro planeta, junto al Administrador de Sostenibilidad del Condado de Howard, Tim Lattimer. Chatea con nosotros…
- HoCo Community Chat April 2024 - Celebrate Earth Month & National Healthcare Decisions Day · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 13Segment 1: April is Earth Month In this first segment, Jackie Scott, host and DCRS director, kicks off April by honoring Earth Month. She is joined by Tim Lattimer, community…
- HoCo Community Chat en Español: Mes de la Historia de la Mujer · 26 minTema: Conociendo a Monica Perez Mills En el mes de Marzo HoCo Community Chat en Español celebra el mes de las mujeres conociendo a la primera mujer latina que trabaja en la…
- HoCo Community Chat March 2024 #2 - Celebrate National Women's History Month · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 12In part two of this special two-episode month, Jackie Scott, host and DCRS director honors National Women’s History Month with a remarkable woman. Director Scott interviews Dr…
- HoCo Community Chat March 2024 - Celebrate National Nutrition Month · 27 minIn part one of this special two-episode month, Jackie Scott, host and DCRS director, kicks off March by honoring National Nutrition Month. She talks to experts Courtney…
- HoCo Community Chat Feb 2024 - Raising Awareness for Romance Scams and Honoring Black History Month · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 10Segment 1: Romance Scams and how to look out for them this Valentine’s Day Season. In this first segment, Jackie Scott, host and DCRS director, kicks off the podcast to discuss…







