FOX 28: Coping With COVID During The Holidays
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the state, many holiday gatherings will be smaller or non-existent this year. This can be especially troubling for people struggling with mental…
News Stories
Times Reporter: Domestic Violence Cases Spike During Covid-19
One of the many complications from the COVID-19 pandemic is a sobering spike in domestic violence cases. Staff at OhioGuidestone’s domestic violence shelters report seeing more significant abuse during this…
Spencer-Trueman Honored for Foster Care Work
Congratulations to our own Foster Parent Recruiter/Trainer Supervisor Holly Spencer-Trueman for being honored by Adoption Network Cleveland as the 2020 Triad Advocate of the Year! Click here to read more…
CRAIN’S: Rewriting Job Training
The COVID-19 Pandemic has cost many people their jobs, leaving them with uncertain futures. Now, Nonprofit workforce development groups are facing an influx of job seekers with a variety of…
WTVG: Struggling With Addiction During Pandemic
A sobering new report shows May 2020 was the deadliest month in Ohio for drug and alcohol overdoses in the last 14 years. A Renewed Mind CEO Matthew Rizzo explains…
AP: OhioGuidestone Recipient of Purple Leash Program Grant
As domestic violence cases rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, many survivors are forced to choose between escaping dangerous situations and their pets. But thanks to a generous grant from Purina…
7 Minute Stories: It’s Ok To Reach Out For Help
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on mental health for many people across the state. Monica Mlinac, OhioGuidestone’s Executive Director of Stark, Summit and Portage Counties, joined Aaron Calafato…
WKYC: He Lost Everything; Now Sober, He’s Helping Others
“Just reach out for help,” that’s what Nathan has to say about overcoming addiction and finding his path to recovery with OhioGuidestone. He shared the story of his painful past,…
The Unsealed: From Hurting People To Helping People, I Found Hope After Heroin
While Nathan’s struggles with substance use began in his teens, it was one night of heroin use that sent him down a path of total destruction – resulting in increased…
Healthy Living News: With A Renewed Mind, recovery works
There are many agencies available to treat Northwest Ohioans who battle addiction and mental illness. Then there is A Renewed Mind. You can read more about how A Renewed Mind…