Posts by Shaun Culbertson
Healing in Real Time: Abby and Stacy’s Journey with OneEighty
On a warm summer afternoon, two women—once strangers before their journey to sobriety—sit together on the porch of a OneEighty sober living home. As they share their life stories, they reflect on the paths that led them here and the profound impact that sober living has had on their lives. Abby High at 13 Abby…
Read MoreThe Silent Shift: Understanding Cannabis and Alcohol Use Among Older Adults
As cannabis becomes more accessible and socially accepted, a subtle but critical trend is emerging: older adults are increasingly turning to cannabis and alcohol, often without fully understanding the risks. Dr. Dennis Helmuth, a board-certified psychiatrist and addiction specialist who consults with OneEighty, is working to shift the conversation around cannabis, starting with language and…
Read MoreEmbracing a Positive Path: Life, Hope, and Healing with OneEighty’s OASIS Recovery Club
At OneEighty’s OASIS Recovery Club, the message is clear: recovery is not only possible – it can be joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling. Over the past 15 years and beyond, the community at OASIS has helped countless individuals find stability and strength on the path to sobriety. But what is it that makes this recovery community…
Read MoreGot Drunk, Fell Down, Got Arrested. Now Living a Life of Recovery.
“I got drunk. I fell down. I got arrested.” That’s the short version Debra leads with when asked to share her story. Her humor and sarcasm are but one part of her real story, one which has made her path in recovery a positive tool that helps her identify with so many of the people…
Read MoreFrom Fear to Hope: A Look Inside OneEighty’s Residential Treatment Program
Taking the first step towards recovery is undeniably brave, but it often comes hand-in-hand with a swirl of uncertainty and fear. What will it be like? Will I feel like I’m in a hospital? Or worse, a jail? These are common anxieties for individuals considering residential treatment for substance use, and at OneEighty, we understand…
Read MoreThe Healing Power of Gardening at WRTC
When the Women’s Recovery and Treatment Center (WRTC) was established in 2019, it was more than just a new facility; it was a beacon of hope for many. Nestled on land generously donated by the Noble Foundation, the center had a unique feature: a spacious garden. This garden, designed by donors Scott and Mona Buehler,…
Read MoreVolunteering to Share My Strength
Our judgement concerning what is important in life is most often determined by the life experiences we have as we grow up. For Heather, a 13-year veteran of OneEighty’s Volunteer Hospital Advocate program, addressing the needs of domestic violence victims is a top priority. Despite her commitment to her large family, which will soon include…
Read MoreThe Silent Struggle: The Complex Reasons Behind Unreported Sexual Assault
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time designed to bring awareness to an issue that often remains veiled in silence. At OneEighty, we’re dedicated to breaking that silence and providing crucial support to sexual assault survivors. To shine a light on the complex reasons why victims of sexual violence hesitate to come forward, we…
Read MoreBuilding Bridges, Not Barriers: A Stronger Future for Housing and Homelessness Services in Our Community
For years, OneEighty has been a pillar of support for individuals facing housing instability and homelessness. Now, in a strategic move designed to strengthen services and improve access for those in need, OneEighty is transitioning its housing and homelessness services to Community Action Wayne/Medina (CAWM). OneEighty will continue to operate Julia’s Place, a 44-bed shelter…
Read MoreHouse of Cards
Homelessness Finds Them Why do people become homeless? That seems to be the question being asked not only nationally, but just as importantly, locally. The answers are as diverse as the people who find themselves faced with this issue. Let’s look at Tiffany and Thomas, a married couple, living with their two-year-old daughter in an…
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