Posts by Culbertson
Looking Back on a Life Changing Career
After 44 years of service to the community, retiring OneEighty Director Bobbi Douglas finds herself humbled and very emotional as she reflects not only on her career, but also the community’s response following her retirement announcement. “So many people took the time to reach out to me with words of thanks, kindness, and good wishes…
Read MoreHow Lived Experience Saves Lives: Honoring Michelle Graves’ 18 Years at OneEighty
Article Highlights After 18 years of transformative service, OneEighty celebrates the retirement of Michelle Graves, a beloved Residential and Criminal Justice Peer Supporter. Discover how her own lived experience helped save lives, bridge gaps in our levels of care, and prove that no one has to walk the recovery path alone. Walking the Path of…
Read MoreYouth Substance Use Prevention: What Wayne County YASUS Data Tells Us
Article Highlights While parents often feel their influence fades as kids enter high school, the latest 2025-2026 Youth Asset and Substance Use Survey (YASUS) results suggest otherwise. In this conversation, Dr. Michael Vimont highlights why Wayne County teens are choosing abstinence at higher rates than the national average. By focusing on three key pillars –…
Read MoreNadine’s Addiction Recovery Story: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Article Summary This addiction recovery story follows Nadine’s lifelong exposure to substance use, early trauma, and cycles of addiction, ultimately leading to lasting sobriety through personalized, non-12-step treatment at OneEighty. Her journey highlights the importance of individualized recovery paths, continuum of care, and peer support in overcoming alcohol and drug addiction. For individuals searching for…
Read MoreHow OneEighty Internships Help Shape the Next Generation of Behavioral Healthcare
Article Highlights This piece examines how OneEighty is working to solve the regional clinician shortage by cultivating a robust talent pipeline from Ohio’s top universities directly into our full-time clinical staff. Through an interview with Kylie Peterson, LSW, we examine how hands-on experience in substance use disorder (SUD) and victim advocacy transforms students into compassionate…
Read MoreA New Standard for Local Care: Inside Wooster Community Hospital’s Trauma-Informed ER Expansion
In February, the doors will open to the newly expanded Emergency Department (ED) at Wooster Community Hospital (WCH). To most of the community, it will stand as a feat of modern architecture and medical capacity. But for the leadership at WCH, this project represents something much deeper: a three-year journey to create a trauma-informed sanctuary…
Read MoreBobbi Douglas, Executive Director of OneEighty, Announces Retirement After 44 Years of Service
The Board of Directors of OneEighty announced today that Bobbi Douglas, MSSA, who has served as Executive Director for over four decades, will retire in the summer of 2026. “After nearly 44 years of service, Bobbi will retire from OneEighty,” said John Hall, President of the Board of Trustee. “Bobbi, a cornerstone of the…
Read MoreFrom Loss to Light: Strategies for Holiday Relapse Prevention and Dealing with Grief
The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. Yet, for many in Wooster and Wayne County, it’s a time when loss, whether the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, or the loss of a life defined by substance use, becomes heavier. At OneEighty, we understand…
Read MoreA New Approach to Jail Mental Health and Recovery in Wayne County
When Sheriff Tom Ballinger and Bobbi Douglas, Executive Director of OneEighty, talk about jail reform, they aren’t speaking from theory. They are working inside the reality of addiction, mental illness, and generational trauma in Wayne County every day. Together, they share a vision of rehabilitation that focuses on long-term healing for individuals in jail and…
Read MoreBuilding Stronger Futures: How OneEighty’s Youth Mentoring Program Supports Substance Use Prevention in Wayne County
When it comes to supporting local youth, OneEighty’s Wayne County Youth Prevention Mentoring program is far more than a helping hand; it’s a lifeline. At the heart of this effort is Amanda Nickles, Youth Mentoring & Prevention Specialist, who has dedicated her career to empowering students through trusted relationships, personal growth, and prevention education. Her…
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