Blog Posts

Recovery is possible. Overdose is preventable. But, it’s not as easy as simply saying those words. Recovery is a journey and everyone has their own path to get there. At…

“Victim to survivor to thriver.” Those are the words OhioGuidestone therapist, Emilene (Emmie) Badalamenti, uses to describe her client, Ralyn – a positive, happy and ambitious young woman, excited about…

In June of this year, OhioGuidestone’s research-based model, Joyful Together, was selected to participate in Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child Innovation in Action Workshop in Cambridge, MA. The…

Brian Souder, Managing Partner of the Modern Woodmen of America, shared his experience, thoughts and hope for the work his organization has helped OhioGuidestone accomplish over the last four years.…

OhioGuidestone Workforce 360°, in conjunction with A Second Chance Inc., celebrated the first graduating class of the Getting Ahead While Getting Out program for adjudicated youth in the nation at…

Imagine a child not receiving a cake or present on their birthday. This is often the experience for children entering OhioGuidestone’s Residential Treatment Center. “That shouldn’t happen,” said Katie Eichenauer,…

Elementary school students leaning forward in their desks to watch a science experiment, guessing what comes next. High school students in their civics classroom learning about their rights as a…

Written by Sabrina Plumb After a long stressful day, do you wish you had someone to take care of cooking dinner? At OhioGuidestone, our Foster Parents don’t have to wish—they…

Written by Sabrina Plumb May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Of course, becoming a foster parent is the best way to celebrate—but if you’re not ready yet, how can you…

Written by Savannah Heck Pastor Don Richards believes that churches can—and should—play a larger role in efforts to reverse the tide of the rapidly growing opioid epidemic. That is why…