I recently spoke with Amber Wolfrom, former Deputy Director of ADAMHS Board of Hancock County. Hancock County began an intensive focus in August of 2014...
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16th Annual Conference Raises Human Trafficking Awareness
For the 16th year, the University of Toledo will be hosting a 2-day conference on the topic of human trafficking on September 19 & 20,...
Lucas County D.A.R.T. Unit Strives to Engage All Ages
Responding to the public health and safety crisis, Lucas County Sheriff John Tharp launched the Drug Abuse Response Team in 2014. This unit was the...
Investigating Behavioral Changes
Throughout our work with clients, we may see sudden changes in their behaviors. If the individual we are working with struggles to communicate, it can...
Nature vs. Nurture and the Trauma Connection
Epigenetics can be described as the study of biological mechanisms that will switch genes on and off. The idea behind epigenetics and the connection to...
November is National Hospice Month
Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is definitely a traumatic situation to experience. It is important for those working in hospice and palliative care to...
National Campus Safety Awareness Month
September is an exciting time for college students beginning their studies at universities across the country. Unfortunately, the first few months of the school year...
Self Harm Awareness Month
This month our focus is on erasing stigma, providing education, and giving support and hope to those who struggle with self-harm/self-injury. MYTHS about people who...
January is Mental Wellness Month
This time of year we tend to focus on resolutions and starting new, healthy habits as well as breaking old habits. One positive goal we...
December 3, 2017: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The theme for this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “Transformation Towards Sustainable and Resilient Society for All.” The United Nations’ 2030...