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11/05/2026

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Free food pantry in Clermont County: everything you need to know before you visit, in one place. 📌

No ID, no proof of income, and we serve all zip codes. Everyone is welcome!

Drive Through Pantry: stay in your car and our team loads pre-packed groceries for you.

The Market: join our online line starting at noon on the day you visit, at ipmfoodpantry.org/foodpantry.

Holiday closures: we're closed November 25 to 27 for Thanksgiving and December 21 to 31 for Christmas. We may also close in severe weather, and we'll post updates here.

Save this post so you have it, and share it with a neighbor who could use it.

11/04/2026

🌱 🌞 TFA Series | Episode 5: Impersonation & Fake Accounts

Not every fake account is harmless.

Technology can be used to create an account using someone else's name, photos, or personal information—or to pretend to be someone else online. These accounts can be used to **harass, manipulate, damage someone's reputation, or deceive others.**

🔻 Examples can include:

🎭 Creating a fake profile using someone's identity

💬 Pretending to be someone in messages or online interactions

📸 Using someone's photos or personal information without permission

📢 Spreading false information about someone

👥 Contacting friends, family, or others while pretending to be that person

Impersonation can have real-world consequences, including emotional distress, damage to relationships or reputation, harassment, and loss of privacy.

💬 Engagement Question:

What would you do if you discovered someone had created a fake account pretending to be you?

Stay tuned for Episode 6: Image-Based Abuse. 🌿

Sources and Further Reading:

U.S. Department of Justice:
https://www.justice.gov/ovw/file/1302031/dl

NNEDV Safety Net Project:
https://www.techsafety.org/blog/2016/10/14/recognizing-and-combating-technology-facilitated-abuse

Brighter Days Wellness and Recovery:
https://www.brighterdayswellnessandrecovery.com

11/03/2026

🍂 When the Seasons Change: Understanding Seasonal Depression**

Have you ever noticed that your mood, energy, or sleep seems to change as the days grow shorter?

🌞 Seasonal changes can affect people in different ways. Some experience temporary shifts in energy or motivation. Others experience more persistent symptoms that interfere with everyday life.

👀 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that follows a recurring seasonal pattern. It is more than simply feeling tired during winter or missing the sunshine.

⬇ Some symptoms may include:

• Feeling sad, down, or losing interest in usual activities
• Sleeping more than usual or having changes in sleep
• Low energy or difficulty concentrating
• Changes in appetite
• Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities

Not everyone who experiences these changes has seasonal depression. But when symptoms persist or interfere with daily life, talking with a qualified healthcare professional can help.

😶‍🌫️ You don't have to wait until symptoms become overwhelming to ask questions or seek support.

Today, Brighter Days Wellness and Recovery is beginning a winter-long educational series about seasonal depression and mental health.

We'll share information about recognizing symptoms, understanding treatment, supporting relationships, and navigating the changing seasons.

🌸 We invite you to follow along, learn, and share these resources with someone who may benefit.

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11/02/2026

📚 🌞New on the Brighter Days Blog!**

🤕 From Individual Services to Public Health Systems: Why Workforce Development Matters

What happens when communities recognize a behavioral health need but don't have enough trained professionals or organizational resources to respond?

Awareness, prevention, and early identification are important. But they are only part of an effective public health response.

🗯In this month's article, I explore why workforce development must extend beyond individual training to include professional competencies, supervision, consultation, program implementation, and evalua tion.

❗Recognizing a need is not the same as having the capacity to respond.

Read the November article here:⬇

🔗 https://www.brighterdayswellnessandrecovery.com/post/from-individual-services-to-public-health-systems-why-workforce-development-matters

November 2026 | Brighter Days Wellness and RecoveryRecognizing a community need is not the same as having the capacity to respond to it.Across behavioral health, public health, addiction treatment, and community services, organizations invest considerable effort in identifying concerns, increasing a...

10/30/2026

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Dozens of illegal slot machines were seized during an illegal gambling probe at a business in Highland County, according to the Ohio Casino Control Commission. FULL STORY ⬇️

10/30/2026

Cindy Elizabeth

10/29/2026

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Thursday, Nov. 5 | 2:00 p.m. ET

10/28/2026

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