OhioGuidestone

10/13/2026

When they need help, MRSS is there.

If your child or teen is experiencing emotional or behavioral distress, Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) can provide immediate support to young people age 20 and under across Ohio.

Just call or text 988 and request MRSS, and a trained response team will arrive within 60 minutes and services continue for up to 42 days of stabilization support

If you know a parent or caregiver who may need this, please share.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Mental health is a crucial part of navigating and enjoying life. Yet unlike other ailments, mental illness is too often concealed and stigmatized.

Mental health challenges and needs are far more common than you might expect. Check out the slides for four facts that prove it.

You don't have to wait for a crisis to seek mental health services. It's never the wrong time to start.

Take a look at our website to learn about our mental health treatment options, and see what's right for you.

10/09/2026

OhioGuidestone's Trunk or Treat events are back! Check out the full schedule below.

Grab your family and friends, find your nearest location, and join OhioGuidestone for a safe, festive night. Costumes are encouraged for all ages, but never required.

Want to donate candy or host a trunk for one of these events? Visit our website to get involved.

Dates and locations:
1832 Adams St. - Toledo - October 17 - 2:00–4:00 p.m.
177 Northland Dr. - Medina - October 21 - 5:30–7:00 p.m.
336 Locust St. - Lancaster - October 22 - 5:00 PM-6:00 p.m.
3500 Carnegie Ave. - Cleveland - October 24 - 2:00–4:00 p.m.

10/09/2026

OhioGuidestone's STARLight Center has received a two-year grant from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation to support crisis beds for people facing substance use disorders in Region 18.

The STARLight Center is operated by OhioGuidestone alongside Fairfield County ADAMH Board to support residential recovery efforts.

Thank you to OneOhio Recovery Foundation for investing in recovery and helping clients take steps towards their healthiest futures.

We are excited to share that in Region 18, eleven organizations have been approved to receive $1.85 million in funding through Regional Grant Cycle 2, including:

🔵 Ascend Innovations, Inc.
🟢 Buckeye Ridge Habitat for Humanity
🔵 Connexion West
🟢 Council for Union County Families
🔵 Delaware County Family and Children First Council
🟢 Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio - LASCO
🔵 OhioGuidestone
🟢 Prevention Action Alliance
🔵 Syntero
🟢 TouchPointe Community Resources
🔵 West Central Community Correctional Facility

Approved by the OneOhio Recovery Foundation Board of Directors, these awards will support children and caregivers, improve crisis response and continuity of medication treatment, and expand legal, employment and prevention services across seven counties.

Regional Grant Cycle 2 will make approximately $45 million available across Ohio, building on more than $45 million awarded to 245 projects statewide through our inaugural grant cycle.

See what’s being funded in Region 18 and stay tuned for more Regional Grant Cycle 2 announcements: https://tinyurl.com/tv73r59e

10/08/2026

Today is Depression Screening Day. ReadyCare Walk-in Clinics for Behavioral Health offer screenings with no appointment needed.

These screenings are a quick, standard questionnaire to check your mood, spot early signs of depression, and help you get the right support. It's how you spot signs early, so you can be empowered with the tools and information to know what to do.

ReadyCare Clinics provide same-day access to services for counseling, assessments, psychiatric care, and more.

If you've been feeling not quite right, consider getting a depression screening.

ReadyCare hours and services vary by location. Check MyReadyCare.org for the most up-to date hours and services at one of our 10+ convenient locations near you.

10/07/2026

The amazing volunteers from Medical Mutual once again chose to spend their SHARE Day helping us at our Residential Treatment Center in Berea last week.

In just a few hours they provided so much assistance to our Buildings & Grounds crew and helped take work off their plate.

We are so grateful, Medical Mutual, for your continued support!

10/06/2026

Yes, we're hiring!

Looking for a career that supports you as much as you support others?

Then say yes to OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in community behavioral health.

At OhioGuidestone, our favorite word is yes!

Yes to competitive medical benefits, a 401(k) with an employer match, and mileage reimbursement.

Yes to an Employee Assistance Program to support you along the way.

Yes to free CEU trainings and free licensure supervision, so you can keep growing in your field.

Say yes to a career that takes care of you. Explore open positions at OhioGuidestone today.

10/02/2026

We are proud to share how another year of community-based care has

impacted families across Ohio thanks to the OhioRISE program:
- Behavioral health emergency department visits are down 79.6%.
- Inpatient hospitalizations are down 80%.

We remain committed to building on this momentum with our partners, providers and families across Ohio.

10/01/2026

Recovery is not a journey anyone should walk alone.

River Haven, OhioGuidestone's women's residential treatment program in Dover, Ohio, surrounds our clients with a team of professionals that understand the challenges of substance use disorder.

Through personalized care and a community built on support, clients at River Haven are given the space and tools to reclaim their lives, without having to be separated from the people who matter most. Residents are welcome to bring their children with them, and pregnant residents can return with their newborn after giving birth to continue treatment in a warm, homelike setting.

Ready to take the first step? Call (330) 365-9947 to ask about an open bed today.

09/30/2026

Recovery is not a one size fits all journey. At OhioGuidestone, we recognize that every individual facing a substance use disorder needs care tailored to their unique story.
As we wrap up , we want to highlight
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), which combines FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral health therapies to address the whole person, not just a mental health or recovery goal.
There have been many advancements with MAT over the years, and it is now available as a once-a-month injection.
Considered the gold standard for substance use disorder treatment, MAT helps stabilize health, relieve withdrawal symptoms, and curb cravings so individuals can focus on building long term stability.