Media
SPEAK UP for BEN, Inc. / OASIS Community Center In the News...
INTERVIEWS
July 30, 2023 - WAEB Podcast Interview - listen
Don't Bring Up God - Episode #383
Our executive director, Rhonda Miller, had the honor of speaking up for Ben on Robert Pavlinsky's live call-in radio talk show "Don't Bring Up God" on WAEB.
April 11, 2023 - Lighthouse TV - Face the Issues - view
Speaking Up for Ben: Fentanyl Awareness and Family Recovery
Sam Chen interviews Rhonda Miller, a Certified Family Recovery Specialist, Certified Grief Educator, Grief Recovery Specialist & Executive Director of Speak Up for Ben, Inc. and OASIS Community Center. Topics include the dangers of fentanyl, its pervasiveness, seeking recovery from addiction, and support for families affected by fentanyl and addiction.
March 6, 2023 - Brown & White - read
Fentanyl Endangers the Lehigh Valley, Beyond
This article in Lehigh University's student newspaper includes some good information on opioid statistics in Pennsylvania. A number of individuals were interviewed and quoted in this article including our Executive Director Rhonda Miller.
January 5, 2023 - The Wisdom Coalition - Well of Wisdom Podcast (WOW 275) - listen
Finding Meaning and Purpose After a Tragedy
Join co-founders Nancy Werteen and Kim Howie as they interview Rhonda Miller as a bereaved mother. This special program focuses on finding purpose after a tragedy. The Wisdom Coalition helps people use positivity to improve their mindset so they can find more joy in every aspect of their lives through the use of science-based tools and tips.
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - WFMZ Life Lessons Episode - watch
Our executive director, Rhonda Miller, was interviewed by WFMZ-TV69 reporter Nancy Werteen for her segment “Life Lessons” on their morning program “The Sunshine Show.” In this episode, which aired January 3, Rhonda discusses our expanded wellness and support programs to help families build resilience in the new year.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - WFMZ Life Lessons Episode - watch
Tune in to Life Lessons, a health and wellness series, produced by news personality Nancy Werteen on the WFMZ-TV69 Sunrise show. The November 22nd episode will feature an interview with Rhonda titled "Addictions and the holidays: how to manage stress, relapses"
November 18, 2022 - R.O.P.C. Fall Family Conference - view
The 2022 Regional Overdose Prevention Coalition (ROPC) fall conference focused on the impact of substance use on families as well as the trauma experienced due to a substance-related loss. This conference features our executive director, Rhonda Miller as the conference's key note speaker as well as a panel discussion featuring other leaders in the recovery community. View conference panel presentations.
October 24, 2022 - WDIY On Every Main Street
Compassion and Care for Families - Interview with Rhonda Miller
In this episode, host Greg Capogna welcomes Rhonda Miller, executive director of the Oasis Community Center to talk about the center's programs and resources for families impacted by a loved one's substance use, combatting stigmatization, as well as Rhonda's personal story behind founding both organizations - the loss of her son Ben to fentanyl poisoning. Visit WDIY.org to listen to this broadcast.
October 6, 2022 - CHC 2022 Opioid Education Forum
Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health
This forum featured two key note speakers and two community speakers including Rhonda Miller, our executive director, who spoke about available support for family and friends. Open and download her presentation here (select 3rd title: Support for Families and Friends).
September 3, 2020 - PBS39 - National Recovery Month
March 23, 2020 - PBS39 - Virtual Recovery Resources
https://www.wlvt.org/blogs/northampton/resources-virtual-addiction-recovery-options-during-covid19/
February 03, 2020 - Mondays With Mel Podcast
Destigmatizing Addiction with Rhonda Miller
https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-gbztz-d14269
Search for the Mondays with Mel podcast and this specific episode on your favorite podcast app.
February 4, 2019 - WLVT/PBS 39
https://www.facebook.com/speakupforben/videos/833802953625395/
January 31, 2019 - WFMZ/Channel 69
http://www.wfmz.com/996170994?fbclid=IwAR0fi-PtYCXN9s8dzY0Q9sDooPXqA1Z3DZTgidOMfdK56DU9NWAJALKf0Vo
December 7, 2018 - Inside Edition
https://www.insideedition.com/how-getting-your-wisdom-teeth-out-could-lead-heroin-addiction-49031
December 1, 2018 - WFMZ Channel 69 News
November 27, 2018 - WLVT - PBS Channel 39
https:wa//www.facebook.com/speakupforben/videos/205683150355108/
DOCUMENTARIES
November 16, 2022 - This is My Son, This is My Daughter
The Easton Opioid Awareness Task Force (EOATF) premiered their documentary "This is My Son, This is My Daughter." This documentary was led by Bill Tonkin who interviewed a series of Lehigh Valley families impacted by the opioid crisis. The Miller family was included in the five families profiled. The premier took place at the Easton Area Middle School. Read the Lehigh Valley Life article.
WEBINARS:
January 25, 2022 - Addiction, Parents, Caregivers, and Families
Rhonda Miller (Exec. Director of OASIS) and Stephen D'Antonio (Exec. VP of Shatterproof) partnered together for a raw and honest discussion of how their sons' substance use conditions impacted them and their families. Valuable resources were provided to help families navigate this difficult family disease. https://padashboard.lifeunitesus.com/pages/webinars
ARTICLES
March 6, 2023 - WFMZ Channel 69 News - read
'23 years old, in a grave": Easton groups create documentary to caution youth on dangers of opioids.
Learn how the powerful documentary film "This is My Son, This is My Daughter" came into being. Teaming up with Easton's Kiwanis and Boys & Girls clubs, Bill Tonkin created the hour-plus-long film detailing the journeys of addicts in recovery and their loved ones, firsthand. This powerful and emotional film focuses on the impacts of addiction on several Lehigh Valley families, including the Miller family in Bethlehem, founders of Speak Up For Ben, Inc.
January 31, 2023 - LehighValleyLive.com - read
'Fake is Real' fentanyl awareness campaign launched by Northampton County
Northampton County is funding the “Fake is Real” campaign with settlement proceeds from litigation that District Attorney Terry Houck joined, targeting pharmaceutical companies’ efforts to get medical providers to treat chronic pain with opioids.
May 2, 2022 - The Morning Call - Pa. Lawmakers told of tragic lack of access to drug abuse treatment medicine: 'I will carry this burden of guilt for the rest of my life' https://www.mcall.com/news/pennsylvania/capitol-ideas/mc-nws-pa-democrats-hearing-drugs-20220502-csnmnosim5atdk333hicinmzxu-story.html
July 14, 2021 - WFMZ Report - Rise in overdose deaths locally part of national trend
Spring 2021 - Hanoverview Newsletter Article About OASIS Community Center
January 9, 2020 - mid nationwide addition crisis, Senators Gillibrand and Capito, Congressment Trone and Meuser, introduce new, bipartisan legislation to support families struggling with substance use disorder.
PRESENTATIONS
November 18, 2022 - 9:00 am to Noon - R.O.P.C. Fall Family ConferenceThe 2022 Regional Overdose Prevention Coalition (ROPC) fall conference focuses on the impact of substance use on families as well as the trauma experienced due to a substance-related loss. This conference features our executive director, Rhonda Miller as the conference's key note speaker as well as a panel discussion featuring other leaders in the recovery community. View Rhonda's keynote presentation. View conference panel presentations.
January 25, 2022 - Addiction, Parents, Caregivers & Families Webinar
Rhonda Miller (Exec. Director of OASIS) and Stephen D'Antonio (Exec. VP of Shatterproof) partnered together for a raw and honest discussion of how their sons' substance use conditions impacted them and their families. Valuable resources were provided to help families navigate this difficult family disease. https://padashboard.lifeunitesus.com/pages/webinars
September 30, 2020 - Addiction & Recovery Educational Forum - CHC/Northampton County Drug & Alcohol: https://youtu.be/OnqNldgqOFI
OPINION/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Lehigh Valley Live- January 3, 2019
The Morning Call - December 6, 2018
OASIS PRESS RELEASES:
WFMZ Channel 69 News - September 9, 2019
The Valley Ledger - August 28, 2019
https://www.thevalleyledger.com/?p=95046
BRCTV13 - June 28, 2019
Lehigh Valley Live - June 28, 2019
Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol - June 28, 2019
https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/DDAP_details.aspx?newsid=117
WLVT PBS Channel 39 - June 28, 2019
https://www.pbs.org/video/oasis-obkdhn/
WFMZ Channel 69 News - June 28, 2019
Northampton County Executive's Office - June 21, 2019
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/CTYEXEC/Documents/062119%20PR%20OASIS%20Ribbon%20Cutting.pdf
Lehigh Valley Business - June 3, 2019
https://www.lvb.com/june-3-2019/
The Valley Ledger - May 22, 2019
https://www.thevalleyledger.com/?p=88989
Media Contact
For media inquiries, please contact Rhonda Miller at rhonda@speakupforben.org.