(Lebanon, OH) – The Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) will host its third annual Safety Night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29. The event is hosted for individuals aged 18 years and older who receive services from WCBDD to learn about topics regarding person safety and well-being, including:

●     Internet safety, including online gambling, in-app purchases, and stranger danger.

●     Relationship safety and consent.

●     Medication use and misuse.

●     High-risk alcohol use.

●     Dangers of smoking, vaping, and marijuana use.

●     Interacting with law enforcement.

WCBDD will host Safety Night with the help of local organizations, including:

●     Safe on Main, a local organization that provides comprehensive services to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors, including crisis shelter, court advocacy, therapy, and support groups.

●     The Talbert House, a Cincinnati-based organization that provides a range of services aimed at improving mental health and preventing substance abuse.

●     Warren County Health Department, which aims to protect the environment and health of all county residents, in part through health education initiatives.

●     Warren County Safe Communities, an organization dedicated to reducing traffic related injuries and death.

●     Devvastated, which brings awareness to Fentanyl poisoning.

●     The Springboro Police Department, which will feature an officer who will present best practices for interacting with law enforcement.

Safety Night is facilitated by Community Employment Coordinator Cheri Cummings.

" As we encourage people to achieve what is important to them and to live their life as independently as possible, it is important to emphasize safety,” Cummings said. “Safety Night is a wonderful opportunity for our individuals to connect with community resources and to learn more about things they may encounter in life as an adult."

The event will include free dinner and giveaway prizes. After the presentations, participants can visit safety stations to explore each topic in more detail.

Please RSVP to Community Connections Administrative Assistant Amy Hiday by Friday, July 25 at (937) 543-2075 or amy.hiday@warrencountydd.org.

For more information, contact Community Relations Coordinator Megan Becker at megan.becker@warrencountydd.org or (859) 653-7445.