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Helping to Prevent Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is an urgent issue that occurs in Ohio and around the world. Countless women and men are exploited for sexual purposes or forced labor. Individuals in these situations are likely to experience rape and other forms of sexual abuse. As serious as the situation is, it isn’t without hope. You can make a…
Read MoreOneEighty NEW Women’s Residential Treatment Facility: Ribbon Cutting
OneEighty is pleased to announce the opening of our new OneEighty Women’s Residential Treatment Facility. The OneEighty Women’s Residential Treatment Facility is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to provide treatment for substance use disorders in a residential setting. The treatment program teaches clients recovery tools for long-term sobriety, and…
Read MoreGet Involved with Community Prevention & Education
Here at OneEighty, we believe that issues such as domestic violence and substance abuse are best counteracted by a community that is actively aware of and involved in confronting these challenges. Our prevention and education services are designed to address this important need. Our Involvement & Goals At OneEighty, we provide a wide range of…
Read MoreRape Crisis: Safety Plan
Sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence are traumatic experiences. Victims and survivors often do not know what they should do, who to tell, and how to mentally and physically heal after such an event. Escaping from abuse may seem challenging, but it is possible with careful planning. Creating a Safety Plan If you are living…
Read MoreBringing Awareness to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is surprisingly commonplace, affecting millions of men and women. In fact, on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million men and women. Despite this, the issues surrounding abusive behaviors often go overlooked. That…
Read MoreVAPING: Know the facts
OneEighty is dedicated to the prevention of substance use disorder, including use, abuse, and addiction to vaping and all tobacco products WHAT IS VAPING?•Inhaling and exhaling vapor produced by e-cigarettes, battery-powered device•What are other names for e-cigarettes? E-cigs, vape pens, e-hookahs, e-pipes, tanks, mods, vapes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS, and more. Some people…
Read MoreThe Importance of Gender Equality
It’s hard to imagine that there was once a time when women in the United States lacked many of the same rights as men — even the rights to vote or own property. It’s easy to forget how far women’s rights have come, as well as how far we need to go, but at OneEighty,…
Read MoreTalk to Your Kid’s, They’re Listening
In August of 2019, a countywide campaign launched urging parents to talk with youth about risky behaviors such as underage drinking. The campaign then known as “Talk. They’ll Listen” was relaunched in 2023 and entitled “Talk to Your Kid’s, They’re Listening”. The new campaign will be seen on social media, billboards, flyers, posters and radio…
Read MoreYou Are Not Alone: Mental Health
When dealing with mental illness, it can feel like you are alone — but while each person’s story is unique, you are far from alone in your struggles. In fact, the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that one in five adults will experience mental illness in some form during any given year. If you…
Read MoreHow to Get Help After Being Sexually Assaulted
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the United States. The public goal is to help survivors of sexual assault get help and to raise awareness about the damage caused by sexual violence. Sexual violence occurs in every community and affects people of all genders, race, and ages. It involves any sort of sexual contact…
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