Our guest is Kevin Beckman from BestSelf Behavioral Health -- an innovative organization formed through the merger of Child & Adolescent Treatment Services and Lake Shore Behavioral Health in June 2017. Both organizations served this community for a combined 120 years and are proven leaders in innovative delivery of  behavioral health services in Western New York. They are the largest community-based behavioral health organization serving children and adults of all ages in Western New York.

Our guest is Kevin Beckman from BestSelf Behavioral Health -- an innovative organization formed through the merger of Child &amp; Adolescent Treatment Services and Lake Shore Behavioral Health in June 2017. Both organizations served this community for a combined 120 years and are proven leaders in innovative delivery of &nbsp;behavioral health services in Western New York. They are the largest community-based behavioral health organization serving children and adults of all ages in Western New York.

716 Together is a weekly audio town hall designed to inform, inspire and empower our community on the social, economic and health issues that affect Buffalo and Western New York. Hosted by personalities from 103.3 The Edge, Classic Hits 104.1 and 97 Rock, join us for new episodes every week featuring engaging conversation with a wide scope of local leaders addressing the most relevant topic of the day.

 

716 Together is a weekly audio town hall designed to inform, inspire and empower our community on the social, economic and health issues that affect Buffalo and Western New York. Hosted by personalities from 103.3 The Edge, Classic Hits 104.1 and 97 Rock, join us for new episodes every week featuring engaging conversation with a wide scope of local leaders addressing the most relevant topic of the day.
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716 Together: Best Self (11-23-25)

This episode of 716 Together features Kathleen Maxian, founder of the Ovarian Cancer Project and ovarian cancer survivor, alongside Executive Director Marianne Hoover. Together, they share the organization’s mission to support women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers while advancing life‑saving education. The discussion covers symptom awareness, genetic risk factors, the rise of endometrial cancer, culturally inclusive outreach efforts, and the importance of early detection. Listeners also learn about the group’s support programs, annual retreat, community events, and fundraising initiatives that help ensure all services remain free and accessible.

This episode of 716 Together features Kathleen Maxian, founder of the Ovarian Cancer Project and ovarian cancer survivor, alongside Executive Director Marianne Hoover. Together, they share the organization&rsquo;s mission to support women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers while advancing life‑saving education. The discussion covers symptom awareness, genetic risk factors, the rise of endometrial cancer, culturally inclusive outreach efforts, and the importance of early detection. Listeners also learn about the group&rsquo;s support programs, annual retreat, community events, and fundraising initiatives that help ensure all services remain free and accessible.

716 Together: Ovarian Cancer Project (3-29-26)

In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Brad Loliger, Supervising Attorney in the Guardianship Unit at the Center for Elder Law and Justice. The conversation explores how the organization protects older adults across Western New York through free civil legal services, including guardianship, elder abuse prevention, housing assistance, healthcare appeals, and consumer protection. Brad also highlights the new CHAMP program, which helps individuals of all ages overcome insurance barriers to mental health and substance‑use treatment, and offers practical advice on avoiding common scams while empowering listeners to seek help without fear or cost.

In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler speaks with Brad Loliger, Supervising Attorney in the Guardianship Unit at the Center for Elder Law and Justice. The conversation explores how the organization protects older adults across Western New York through free civil legal services, including guardianship, elder abuse prevention, housing assistance, healthcare appeals, and consumer protection. Brad also highlights the new CHAMP program, which helps individuals of all ages overcome insurance barriers to mental health and substance‑use treatment, and offers practical advice on avoiding common scams while empowering listeners to seek help without fear or cost.

716 Together: Elder Law, Mental Health Access, and Fighting Scams in Western New York (3-22-26)

In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler talks with Morgan Stewart of Big Big Table, Buffalo’s pay‑as‑you‑can nonprofit café dedicated to ensuring that everyone—regardless of financial means—receives a dignified, chef‑prepared meal. Morgan shares how the restaurant blends community, volunteerism, zero‑waste food practices, and creative partnerships to make “everybody eats, everybody gives, everybody matters” a daily reality, while also discussing current needs, volunteer opportunities, and the organization’s vision for expanding its impact.

In this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler talks with Morgan Stewart of Big Big Table, Buffalo&rsquo;s pay‑as‑you‑can nonprofit caf&eacute; dedicated to ensuring that everyone&mdash;regardless of financial means&mdash;receives a dignified, chef‑prepared meal. Morgan shares how the restaurant blends community, volunteerism, zero‑waste food practices, and creative partnerships to make &ldquo;everybody eats, everybody gives, everybody matters&rdquo; a daily reality, while also discussing current needs, volunteer opportunities, and the organization&rsquo;s vision for expanding its impact.

716 Together: Best Self (11-23-25)

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