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PLAY Project at Work

Life with Dhameer is never boring–his energy is contagious, and his love of play keeps his family busy. “He likes to play until he’s tired. Then he rests for two…

Take Care of Yourself First

Written by Savannah Heck Taking care of another person, in any capacity, can be exhausting. Whether you are a parent or a friend, we’ve all helped someone else in their…

7 Ways to Support Loved Ones With Mental Illness

Written by Jennifer McAllister The burden of mental health concerns continues to grow worldwide, with 1 in 5 adults suffering from mental or neurological disorders at some point in their…

Sometimes, Traditional Schooling Doesn’t Work

Written by Savannah Heck Continuing Education Students in traditional schooling often fall through the cracks. They don’t find their niche, they lose confidence and motivation, and they eventually drop out…

Cleveland Indians and OhioGuidestone Team Up

Written by Savannah Heck OhioGuidestone Workforce 360° In the last year, OhioGuidestone provided thousands of individuals and youth across Ohio with Workforce 360°, a program teaching valuable job training sills…

Why A Domestic Violence Shelter Accepts Pets

A new grant allows PFCS, an OhioGuidestone affiliate, to house more family pets than before at the Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter located in Appalachian Ohio. Thanks to PetsSmart Charities…

Opioid Epidemic: Three Startling Facts

Deadly. That one word sums up the opioid epidemic in the United States, and especially Ohio, better than any other. We watch tragedy after tragedy on the news, and sometimes…

Drug Addiction is a Mental Illness

Written by Savannah Heck Drug addiction is a mental illness. It changes the chemistry of your brain—it makes cravings impossible to ignore and withdrawal painful to endure. Sobriety is life…

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