Community Relations & Prevention
We advocate for eliminating stigma and we promote understanding for those who have suffered trauma by intimate partner abuse, substance use disorder and mental illness. Find out how we can support your organization.
Call us today: 330-264-8498
Community Relations & Prevention
We advocate for eliminating stigma and we promote understanding for those who have suffered trauma by intimate partner abuse, substance use disorder and mental illness. Find out how we can support your organization.
Call us today: 330-264-8498
The Community Relations and Prevention Department provides multiple prevention and education services in Wayne and Holmes counties in Ohio for community groups, schools, businesses, and individuals in the community. Their goal is to provide education about the effects of substance use, domestic violence, safe dating and other topics in a way that promotes positive mental health and wellness. The Community Relations and Prevention Department also focuses on substance use prevention and other risky behaviors through the development of protective factors.
FAQs
OneEighty focuses on primary prevention which is about averting an individual from experiencing an issue or risk behavior before they have exposure. Prevention falls within the substance use disorder spectrum, where we may also work with individuals who have some exposure, but not direct experience. We also focus on environmental prevention in which we educate the community to help change social norms and limit risks.
“Thanks once again for your invaluable presentation…..so very much appreciated.”
“We always look forward to having OneEighty here for presentation. They do an awesome job identify goals of the program and teaching to students in a relatable manner. This information is so important and I know our students learn a great deal, as well as getting valuable resources. Thank you.”
“When OneEighty presents, the kids tend to ask a lot of questions. This is great info and OneEighty has gone out of their way to make sure that they follow up with us to answer questions that arise even days after they has finished her presentations!!”
“We’ve been trying to find the right programming to cover these topics and OneEighty was recommended to us by a Health teacher from another school district. The information was exactly what we were looking for, and we’re looking forward to having OneEighty back for future presentations.”
Community Relations and Prevention Team
Rhiannon Whalen-Harris, M.Ed.
Community Relations and Prevention Director
Nonya Wenger
Community Coalition Manager
Christy VanSickle
Community Relations and Marketing Manager
Gayle Byrne
Coordinated Community Response Specialist
Kailey Cary
Community Education & Outreach Coordinator
Kristina Hoskins
Outreach & Prevention Assistant
Yuta Nitanai
Diversity Outreach Coordinator
Dwight Sprang
Volunteer Coordinator
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We offer a comprehensive range of services and a continuum of care that may not be reflected at first glance. Reach out and ask how we can help. Call us today at 330-264-8498.