Episode 38 of “Sparking the Conversation,” Features Dennis Baker of Mansfield UMADOAP Discussing HIs Agency’s Programs and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
On Episode 38 of “Sparking the Conversation,” featuring 33 Forever, Donna and Jeff welcomed Dennis Baker, Executive Director of Mansfield UMADOAP, discussing UMADOAP's programs and the treatment options for those seeking help for substance use disorder issues. This...
Episode 37 of “Sparking the Conversation,” Features Greg Frey, former Ohio State Quarterback, Discussing His Mental Health Challenges After A Head Injury
On Episode 37 of “Sparking the Conversation,” featuring 33 Forever, Donna and Jeff welcomed former Ohio State football quarterback Greg Frey sharing his personal story about his mental health struggles following a head injury and his journey to recovery. This...
Episode 36 of “Sparking the Conversation,” Features Mary Kay Pierce from NAMI Richland County and Officer Mark Perry of the Mansfield Police Department Discussing NAMI’s Crisis Intervention Team Training Available to Law Enforcement
In Episode 36 of “Sparking the Conversation,” featuring 33 Forever, Donna and Jeff welcome Mary Kay Pierce of NAMI Richland County and Mansfield Police Officer Mark Perry who work with the NAMI's Crisis Intervention Team training program for law enforcement officials...
A Poem From A 33 Forever Friend
I Remember You I remember when you would laugh all the time. It lit up the room every time, and made everyone else smile too. Why, why won’t you do that anymore? I remember when you would get excited about the most ridiculous things. People thought it was...
Episode 35 of “Sparking the Conversation,” Features Angie Lindsay and Kim Romoser from Mansfield’s Mental Health Court, Providing Resources in the Justice System For Those With Mental Health Challenges
In Episode 35 of “Sparking the Conversation,” featuring 33 Forever, Donna and Jeff welcome Angie Lindsay and Kim Romoser from the Mansfield Municipal Mental Health Court to share valuable information about how this local specialty court works and how it can provide...
Episode 34 of “Sparking the Conversation,” Features Kelcie Lee, Sharing Her Story About Being a Frontline Healthcare Worker During the Pandemic
In Episode 34 of “Sparking the Conversation,” featuring 33 Forever, Donna and Jeff welcome Kelcie Lee to share her personal story about the challenges, experiences, and mental health struggles of a front-line healthcare provider during the COVID-19 pandemic. This...
Episode 33 of “Sparking the Conversation,” Features WMFD’s Kelby King and Husband Scott Russell Talkng More About Her COVID Battle and Mental Health
In Episode 33 of “Sparking the Conversation” featuring 33 Forever, Donna and Jeff welcomes back WMFD’s own Kelby King, from Episode 32, this time joined by her husband, Scott Russell. Kelby and Scott continue to share their very personal story about her struggle with...
Episode 32 of “Sparking the Conversation,” Features WMFD’s Kelby King About The Mental Health Aspects of Her COVID Battle
In Episode 32 of “Sparking the Conversation,” featuring 33 Forever, Donna and Jeff welcomed WMFD's own Kelby King to share her very personal story about her struggles with COVID-19 and, now, Long COVID and the affect on her mental health. This groundbreaking,...

Together for Mental Health: A family’s journey
When Donna and Jeff Heck’s daughter, Danielle Leedy, attempted to take her life the first time when she was 15, the Mansfield couple didn’t know where to turn.

Suicide Survivors Donna & Jeff Heck Present Their Story at the 2021 Ohio Suicide Prevention Conference
In September 2021, 33 Forever’s Donna and Jeff Heck were featured as speakers as suicide survivors sharing their story at the 2021 Ohio Suicide Prevention Conference in Columbus, Ohio. This 45 minute presentation at the annual Conference on September 11, 2021 details their daughter, Danielle’s, story as well as their familiy’s journey in the aftermath of Dani’s death in February 2021 and their group decision to shine light and bring awareness of mental health issues and suicide.
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