Answering the Call: Medically Fragile Foster Care
When I was in middle school, I was introduced to this seemingly private world of foster care when my parents took custody of my younger cousin for several years. When…
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Pandemic Stress in Kids
By Melinda Falconi, OhioGuidestone Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Are your kids driving you crazy? Your second grader, who is so proud of being a “big boy” and has been…
Answering the Call: CCMEP Assists with Vaccine Distribution
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, it took a toll on our Workforce 360° Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) in Geauga County. Several work sites shut down to prevent…
OhioGuidestone’s IFCI Continues Advocating
The Institute of Family and Community Impact (IFCI), OhioGuidestone’s center of excellence for clinical research and quality performance, has remained committed to advocating for the individuals the agency serves and…
Know Your Worth: Raising Awareness for Teen Dating Violence
According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 11 teen girls and 1 in 15 teen boys reported experiencing physical dating violence in the last year. Violence in an adolescent relationship…
Finding Purpose and Self-Worth: One Woman’s Incredible Journey to Recovery
Today, Danica Pingle is a Peer Recovery Coach and Mentor with OhioGuidestone, helping families who struggle with substance use disorders. She was on a very different path five years ago.…
She Won’t Be a Statistic: One Family’s Story of Perseverance in the Face of Tragedy
Statistics show kids whose parents commit suicide are almost twice as likely to kill themselves as those whose parents are still alive. For Maria Brenders, it was a sobering and…
A Lasting Partnership: Donor Q & A
David Muzina, MD, MBA joined Medical Mutual in 2015, serving as Vice President and Senior Medical Director for Clinical Operations. Medical Mutual and OhioGuidestone have been partnering to better our…
OhioGuidestone Junior Board Adapts to Support Clients during Pandemic
Our Junior Board has been coming up with creative ways to support OhioGuidestone during this challenging time. In April, they spearheaded a positivity parade with the Berea Police and Corvette…
Career Coaches Tackle Job Challenges in Uncertain Times
Thousands of people across the state have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, many of them are facing the daunting task of looking for work;…