Health & Welfare Alert: Domestic Violence

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities recently released an important Health & Welfare Alert: Domestic Violence #75-10-26. This alert provides critical information to caregivers about recognizing and responding to domestic violence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You can always visit the Ohio DODD website to review various Health & Welfare Alerts at your convenience. Please note that Ohio Domestic Violence Network’s (ODVN) 76 member programs are available 24/7 with crisis hotlines and advocacy services. Find your local program by visiting ODVN’s website (or you can copy/paste URL www.ODVN.org/find-help/ into your internet browser).

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911. 

Health and safety are primary considerations for our County Board. We provide Emergency Intervention 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, and are required to immediately report Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs) and ensure proper notifications have been made in addition to safeguarding health and safety. Learn more about local support www.LakeBDD.org/major-unusual-incidents/ or call 440-350-5253.