The "Store it Safe" program, through the American Academy of Pediatrics, educates parents about the safe storage of firearms, medications, and alcohol or drugs.
It's important to have your gun stored safely - Donna Dickman is in with more on the Store It Safe program.
The town square in downtown Lima was filled with hope and support during the third annual Overdose Awareness event.
Some high school students got a look at a potential career path this week through a program hosted by Prevention Awareness Support Services (PASS).
Are you looking for a way to help others? Rick Skilliter from PASS is in with a way that you can be trained through Citizen Corps!
Excessive gambling can bring major financial hardships, with some people overspending or borrowing money to gamble. Stress on mental health is also possible when it comes to gambling. Rick Skilliter, Executive Director of PASS, says that those who plan on gambling should have a plan in place when it comes to how much money to use, and more importantly, when to stop.
The holidays are already underway, and making travel plans can be stressful. Prevention Awareness Support Services (P.A.S.S) recommend that those planning a holiday trip do so in a safe manner.
With the new year, there is a lot to think about, and to reflect back on. Those with Prevention Awareness Support Services say that this is a good time of year to consider the year ahead and what you hope will happen.
A lot of people find themselves dealing with depression around this time of year, and with the pandemic, families will likely be spending their holiday separate from each other. That could make feelings of isolation and sadness even worse.
Since March, the affects of the pandemic have weighed down on people, many feeling isolated from loved ones. One time of year that people may be feeling that the most is throughout the holiday season, as people may not be meeting in the same way as they usually do because of COVID-19.