OhioGuidestone operates a special needs cottage on our Residential Treatment campus that exclusively houses boys with developmental disabilities. These children have unique needs and rarely, if ever, experience the world as…
This year marks my 10th year as a licensed foster parent. It’s hard to believe that ten years has passed since I first began my fostering journey, and oh what…
An Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism. What does it really mean? The DSM-5, or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, defines autism as persistent deficits in social communication…
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…
Taking care of another person, in any capacity, can be exhausting. But you need to take care of yourself, too. Whether you are a parent or a friend, we’ve all…
The burden of mental health concerns continues to grow worldwide, with 1 in 7 people suffering from mental disorders at some point in their lives, according to the World Health…
Half of American adults will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Chances are, someone in your life is struggling with mental illness right now. Having a strong support system is…
March is National Social Work Month! This month-long celebration provides an excellent opportunity to educate the public about the profession, dispel prevalent social work myths, and recognize the incredible contributions…
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 of school, convinced that…
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 and preparing students for…