Posts by OneEighty
Is My Addiction Bad Enough That I Need Help?
Addiction is complex. The human mind has the ability to justify almost any behavior, no matter how detrimental. If you are unable to stop doing something even though it has clear negative effects on you and/or those around you, it is time to take an honest look within and determine whether you should seek outside…
Read MoreSigns You’re in an Abusive Relationship
While an abusive relationship often involves physical or sexual abuse, those are not the only forms that abuse takes. Abusive relationships are also characterized by emotional manipulation, even financial control. Here are some subtle signs that a relationship may have crossed over into the abusive category. Possessiveness Your partner needs to know where you are…
Read MoreVolunteering Opportunities
OneEighty provides comprehensive addiction, domestic violence, mental health, and behavioral health services to families and individuals in Wayne and Holmes counties. We seek to help individuals in our community get the support they need. However, this is a mission we cannot accomplish on our own. Volunteers are essential to keeping our local care facilities running…
Read MoreCharacteristics of Healthy Teen Relationships
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Though the potential for violence in teen relationships is often overlooked, sexual assault and other harmful behaviors are all too common. As part of putting a stop to teen dating violence, it helps to understand key characteristics of healthy relationships. Respect Respect means appreciating and giving value to…
Read MoreMyths of Human Trafficking
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Despite these efforts, many remain unaware of just how serious this problem continues to be in our day. Victims are likely to experience sexual assault, rape, and other traumatic incidents. Sorting out the facts from the myths can help…
Read MoreTransportation Services at OneEighty
OneEighty and ANAZAO Transportation Services Service available to NEW and EXISTING Clients of OneEighty and ANAZAO Clients are picked up from their home and brought to OneEighty or ANAZAO offices for appointments. Once appointment has ended, client is transported back home. There is no cost associated with this service, but clients must have scheduled an…
Read MoreBuilding Strong Community Relationships
At OneEighty, we know that our efforts will be much more successful when the entire community is involved. To that end, we provide prevention and education services throughout Wayne and Holmes Counties. By educating schools, businesses, and other community groups about challenges such as substance abuse, domestic violence, and safe dating, we can improve overall…
Read MoreFinding Treatment for a Mental Illness
Receiving a diagnosis for a mental illness is an important first step on your road to recovery, but where do you go from there? In reality, the appropriate treatment will vary based on the individual’s diagnosis, as well as their preferences and goals. There is no “one size fits all” solution with mental health services…
Read MoreRaising Awareness of Alcohol Abuse
While the potential harm caused by alcohol abuse is well-documented, there is no denying that alcoholism continues to destroy lives in our own community and across the country. Because this is such a prevalent issue, we feel that it is best to review some key facts regarding alcohol misuse. Identifying Alcoholism Alcoholism is a chronic…
Read MoreBringing Awareness to Teen Dating Violence
When issues such as sexual violence and domestic abuse are discussed, the focus is typically on adult relationships. However, abusive behavior can occur at any stage — including in teen dating relationships. In fact, it is estimated that 10 percent of teens are subjected to sexual violence or physical abuse in dating relationships. This is…
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