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WISE discusses healthy habits for older adults The Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) program is hosting weekly seminars on managing life and making healthy lifestyle choices.

🎉 We are excited to announce that Bethan Miller has officially accepted the role of Executive Director of Prevention Awareness Support Services (PASS)!

For the past seven years, Beth has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to prevention, youth, families, and strengthening communities. Her passion, leadership, and dedication make her the perfect person to lead PASS into this next chapter.

Please join us in congratulating Beth on this well-deserved opportunity!

Read her full message here: https://www.passaah.org/

Wings - Support and Recovery's Lima location has its Free Community Garage Sale this Saturday!

Join them on June 27th from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for this event. You can browse items and take home what you need. There will also be a lemonade stand on site and possibly food trucks! 🥤

For more information, email [email protected] or call 419-812-2866.

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Check Engine Lights: Spotting Your Warning Signs When your car dashboard lights up, you don’t ignore it. You pop the hood, take a look around, figure out what’s wrong, and take action to address it. Our mental health is much the same: while “check engine” lights might not be literally flashing, warning signs are still there, even if they.....

Asking a if they are having thoughts of su***de might feel daunting, but it won't give them the idea or increase their risk. Be the one to start the conversation—it might save a life.

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PASS encourages safe gun and medication storage to protect children PASS leaders spoke at the Allen County Democratic Party’s Lunch and Learn event about the importance of safely storing fi****ms, medications, and other dangerous items away from children. The organization

💙 Could you recognize the warning signs that someone may be struggling?

Join us for a FREE QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Su***de Prevention Training in Hardin County and learn how to recognize the warning signs of su***de, start a supportive conversation, and connect someone to help.

QPR is a simple, evidence-based training designed for community members, parents, faith leaders, educators, volunteers, and anyone who wants to learn how to help someone in crisis. No clinical background needed.

Date: JUNE 1ST, 2026
Time: 11:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: ST. JOHNS EVANGELICAL CHURCH, 211 E. CARROL ST., KENTON

Free pizza/light refreshments provided

In just 90 minutes, you can learn skills that may help save a life.

🎟 Registration is FREE, but space is limited: https://forms.gle/1JV3JbhVxNNCwCNx5

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Store It Safe – Free Safety Devices Available at PASS

Did you know that safe storage can help prevent accidents, misuse, and save lives?

The City of Lima has been designated a Store It Safe Community through the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, recognizing a commitment to protecting children and teens through the safe storage of fi****ms, medications, alcohol, and other potentially harmful items.

As part of this initiative, Prevention Awareness Support Services (PASS) is an authorized distribution site and is offering FREE lock boxes and cable gun locks to community members.

These safety devices can help:
Keep fi****ms and medications out of children’s reach
Reduce accidental access or misuse
Create safer homes during times of stress or mental health

Pick up FREE safety devices at:
PASS
529 S. Elizabeth Street
Lima, Ohio

Available during regular business hours while supplies last.

Safe storage is one simple step that can make a life-saving difference. Let’s work together to keep our families and youth safe. 💙

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