Addiction Recovery Resources in Wilmington, Ohio Drug and alcohol abuse is spreading rampantly across the United States everyday, effecting places that you would not expect. This page can help connect you to many of the programs, meetings, or treatment centers in Wilmington. Table of Contents Outpatient Facilities ( view ) Support Groups ( view ) Outpatient Facilities Anew Anew Behavioral Health is a mental and behavioral health provider offering a full spectrum of outpatient services for individuals and families. With multiple locations across Ohio and New Hampshire, Anew is committed to delivering accessible, person-centered care that supports long-term wellness. Our integrated health model helps each client build a healthier, more empowered life. Address:   815 S South St, Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours:  Mon–Fri 9am to 5pm Phone:  (937) 910-6218 Services: Individual Therapy Family Therapy Psychiatric Servies Nursing Services Case Management Care Coordination Telehealth Options Learn More:   Website BrightView BrightView is not your typical “drug rehab” program. In fact, if you visit our Wilmington, Ohio treatment center, you won’t hear the term “rehab program“ at all. That’s because BrightView is a comprehensive addiction treatment center. Address: 485 W Main St, Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: Mon–Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 11am, Sun Closed Phone: (833) 510-4357 Learn More: Website Solutions CCRC Solutions SSRC promotes wellness in mind, body and spirit through the provision of effective, affordable mental health and alcohol/drug services that promote recovery, overall health and a sense of belonging. Address: 953 S South St, Wilmington, OH 45177 Phone: (937) 383-4441 Learn More: Website Talbert House Outpatient mental health and addiction treatment assessments for adolescents and adults are available on a walk-in and telehealth basis in Hamilton, Brown, Clinton and Warren Counties. No appointment is necessary during open access hours. Address: 602 S South St, Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am to 5pm Phone: (937) 414-2016 Learn More: Website Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Need help with a drinking problem? A.A. has a solution. That isn't an empty promise. A.A. has been helping alcoholics recover for more than 80 years. A.A.'s program of recovery is built on the simple foundation of one alcoholic sharing with another. If your drinking is out of control, A.A. can help. Learn More: Calendar Narcotics Anonymous (NA) The primary purpose of NA is to build strong support groups and help members remain completely abstinent from drugs. The only requirement for members is the desire to stay clean. People with active addictions are also welcome to attend NA meetings. Learn More: Calendar The Hopeline The HopeLine is a completely free service established to provide a safe place for those suffering with substance use disease and their loved ones to reach out for support and understanding. Our care coordinators can help you and your family navigate the complex and challenging system of substace abuse treatment. We provide hope – not blame or shame – and we can fight addiction together. Hours: As scheduled, case by case Phone: (513) 477-6694 Learn More: The Hopeline Website You-Turn Recovery Docket The docket provides defendants with an opportunity to avoid incarceration and address their substance dependency issues with support from the judge, probation officers, substance abuse counselors and other members of a specialized docket treatment team. Address: 46 S South St, Wilmington, OH 45177 Hours: As scheduled Phone: (937) 382-8686 Learn More: Facebook

Clinton County Veterans Commission and Staff Members The Clinton County Veterans Services Commission (CCVSC) recently received a donation to make multiple additions and updates to their Veterans Memorial area.  According to Jim Alcorn, Veterans’ Service Officer, they will add an Afghanistan War section to the wall. He stated, “We just want to make sure that we honor those Afghanistan veterans, and those people who have actually served multiple campaigns.” They also plan to move panels around for “aesthetic balance,” add benches to honor individuals who made donations, and make the memorial more handicap accessible.  According to Jim, the CCVSC met with a United States Department of Defense (DOD) contractor in September to discuss the construction of the wall. The DOD is responsible for constructing all memorials. They hope to break ground this April, which would project them to finish by the end of 2025.  According to Jim, they also added a “digital footprint.” This allows individuals to narrow down the location of their loved one’s name by visiting the website or scanning a QR code. Jim stated, “The changes are geared towards the future generations in an effort to help the community find their Veteran.” To support the veterans service office, individuals can buy bricks for loved ones who have served. The bricks remain at the memorial indefinitely and cost up to $250 per brick. For individuals who do not have relatives who were veterans, there are “two unofficial programs.” Individuals can volunteer to clean the memorial. The veterans service office is solely responsible for the care and maintenance of the memorial.  The second way for individuals to support is through donations. The upcoming veterans building across from UDF is not related to the CCVSC directly. It is a medical facility tied to Chillicothe Veterans Hospital, according to Jim.  Learn more about CCVSC or find your veteran at clintonvets.com .

Sarah was like many others—curious, carefree, and eager to fit in. At a New Year’s Eve party in 2000, she tried oxycodone for the first time, thinking it was just a harmless thrill. But what started as a one-time experience quickly spiraled into a 20-year addiction, 10 of which she spent homeless. During her years on the streets, Sarah struggled to meet basic needs like food, clothing, and hygiene. She faced harsh judgment from others, which deepened her feelings of unworthiness. Her mental health deteriorated as drugs consumed her, and shelters felt inaccessible since they interfered with her addiction. It wasn’t until a court order forced her into one that she began to consider change. One day, Sarah met a woman in town who prayed for her and offered words of encouragement. This woman saw potential in Sarah that she couldn’t see in herself, reminding her there was more to life than roaming the streets. This conversation became the turning point. Motivated to start fresh, Sarah entered a rehab program in Cincinnati, even though she feared what her new life might hold. Through her recovery, Sarah leaned on her faith. She credits God for guiding her path and healing her. Sugartree Ministries also played a key role, providing support through counseling and connections with others who had overcome similar struggles. Sarah often reminded herself, “He favors me,” which gave her strength to persevere. Today, Sarah is thriving. She’s sober, reconnecting with her family, and excited to become a grandmother. She’s living a life she once thought was impossible. To anyone feeling trapped in addiction, Sarah has a message: “There is hope. Recovery is possible, and life after addiction is worth every step of the journey.”Community Spotlight Article by Mekhi Scott, Wilmington College Student

WILMINGTON, Ohio (April 14, 2025) — Children at Clinton County Community Action’s Early Learning Center look at the assortment of books donated to the program recently by the Friends of the Wilmington Public Library (FOL). The kids are (left to right) Jalana, Taylen, and Kamryn. FOL also donated a variety of books to Community Action’s Head Start Program. FOL is a volunteer group that collects, stocks, and rotates books for all ages that are available at the Wilmington Public Library for a donation. Article Submitted by Friends of the Wilmington Public Library

WILMINGTON, Ohio (April 9, 2025) — The City of Wilmington announces the commencement of the South Street Repaving and Improvements project, with lane closures beginning Monday, April 14, 2025, weather permitting. The South Street Repaving and Improvements project includes curb and sidewalk replacement along South Street between Main Street and Locust Street. South Street will be repaved between Main Street and Columbus Street. Motorists should expect lane closures and lane shifts beginning on April 14 and ending on or before June 30, weather permitting. Traffic will be maintained; however, motorists should anticipate and prepare for delays. The City of Wilmington is managing the project. L.J. DeWeese Co., Inc. has been awarded the construction contract. The South Street Repaving and Improvements project is funded by the City of Wilmington General Fund, Permissive Tax Fund, and State Highway Tax Fund. The City of Wilmington asks that all motorists be patient, reduce speed, and exercise added caution when traveling near this work zone. Questions regarding this project may be directed to the City Services Office (937) 382-6509. Released by Michael Crowe, Director of Public Service

WILMINGTON, Ohio (April 1, 2025) — Art Brooks served as Wilmington College’s founding director of multicultural affairs for 19 years until his retirement in 2012. He was a mentor who reflected the institution’s mission, values and purpose. The College has named a student housing unit on the periphery of the campus in Brooks’ honor. The Art Brooks MVP (Mission, Values and Purpose) House isn’t just another residence hall. It’s an especially attractive property for the three-student group who will live there. Located at 275 Linton Drive, the Brooks MVP House is at the center of campus with three bedrooms, a full kitchen with amenities, living and dining areas, a front and back yard, on-site laundry and parking spots. But this special place is designed for an extraordinary trio of students — ones, like Brooks, who are committed to service and civic engagement. Student groups must be in good academic standing and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the College’s mission, values, and purpose. Interested students must show evidence of past actions and experiences that align with those ideals during the application process. Residents will be responsible for individual and group projects undertaken to benefit the College and community. They are also expected to participate in campus community activities and programs throughout the academic year that align with the College’s mission, values and purpose. Indeed, the residents can use the house for gatherings of persons engaged in activities reflecting that alignment. The process for becoming Brooks MVP House residents includes an application, an information session and interviews. Once selected, participants will be responsible for regular check-ins and are subject to an annual review. While the application process is comprehensive, those selected will be assured there are many resources on campus dedicated to helping them succeed in their unique endeavor. Just like when Brooks was dedicated to helping students succeed. Sigrid Solomon, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students, has known Brooks for 18 years, as he was employed at WC in the early years of her tenure at the College and he remains a valued member of the Wilmington community. “Art Brooks was the founding staff member entrusted with the responsibility of leading the College’s efforts in multicultural affairs, inclusion and belonging, all while using the College’s mission and values as a guiding compass,” she said. Brooks fondly recalled his years at WC and expressed his appreciation to all involved in the naming project. “I feel honored, blessed and humbled the College would give me this recognition,” he said. “During my tenure at WC, I tried to reflect the College’s mission, values and purpose through my work with students, faculty, staff and the greater Wilmington community.” Article Submitted by Wilmington College

Jen Purkey and Brad Heys, Co-Owners of Trail Haus “Our goal is to be ourselves and produce awesome food in an awesome environment—and hopefully our passion for what we do comes across the counter,” stated Brad Heys, co-owner of Trail Haus, located at 171 South Mulberry Street #200 in Wilmington, Ohio. Brad and Jen Purkey, food enthusiasts and friends for over 20 years, partnered to open Trail Haus less than a year ago. They also operate Kava Haus in Wilmington, a Kava Haus franchise in Xenia, and soon-to-be Southridge Brewing in Wilmington. Jen’s career in restaurant management began at the General Denver (GD) as Executive Chef. Although she had worked in restaurants and management before, she did not have experience creating menus and “being an actual chef.” However, according to her,  her experience at GD taught her valuable lessons about business, and she gained all the tools necessary to operate a restaurant. Before Brad and Jen joined together, Brad opened Kava Haus in 2014. Jen left GD and came to Kava Haus in 2023 to expand their menu—16 months before opening Trail Haus.  According to Brad and Jen, roughly two years ago, Josh and Terri Schlabach, Owners of Wheelies on Mulberry, approached Brad about running a small cafe inside Wheelies. Brad and Jen joined together and began brainstorming. The two sought to create a “lighter, fresher vibe.” They also planned to serve all-day breakfast and source as many ingredients locally as possible. Both plans became a reality. In addition to serving all-day breakfast, they also source many of their ingredients locally from Walnut Ridge Acres, Heisy Herb Farm, Bank Barn Meats, and Henson Family Farm. In the future, they hope to get their liquor license. Brad also stated that they were “blessed… to be successful early on” due to support from Josh and Terri Schlabach—as they fully furnished the kitchen at Trail Haus. This allowed them to get a “pretty fast start,” according to Brad.  Trail Haus is a hybrid between fast food and a sit-down restaurant. According to Jen, the restaurant has a “quick and convenient order method” but a “vibe” that customers will be taken care of more than typical fast food service. This style of restaurant allows them to have fewer employees and keep food costs lower.  Trail Haus is also able to host private events after hours. According to Jen, they can host private dinners, meetings, receptions, parties, and more. Although they do not cater, they will deliver large orders to local businesses. The restaurant also features a pick-up window where customers can pick up their phone orders or online orders made on the Toast Local app.  When creating the menu, they were inspired by a documentary called ‘Blue Zone,’ where a man travels to areas throughout the world with high life expectancies to seek out why. According to Brad, the answer boiled down to food, community, and exercise—all key elements at Trail Haus. In addition to the ‘Blue Zone,’ the restaurant also features a ‘Comfort Zone,’ ensuring diverse food options. Trail Haus operations are a family effort, as both Brad and Jen have supportive, involved families. Brad’s son, Simon, is the main coffee roaster, in addition to helping with customer service and operating Trail Haus’s social media. Brad’s wife, Tricia, decorates and gardens for the restaurants. Jen’s husband, Matt, current president of Wilmington City Council, is also supportive of the restaurants and helps with IT.  Jen and Brad also spoke about their upcoming restaurant, Southridge Brewing. One of Brad’s relatives purchased the building roughly ten years ago and ran Brausch Brewery for nine years. When they decided to sell it, Jen, Brad, and their master brewer, Alex Rhinehart, decided they could not pass on the opportunity. Alex grew up locally, graduating from both Wilmington High School and Wilmington College. He bartended at GD, taught at Wilmington College, and is now the head brewer at Fibonacci Brewing in Cincinnati.  According to Brad and Jen, the vision for Southridge Brewing is very similar to the vision at Trail Haus—a place for the community to hang out and enjoy locally sourced food and drinks. They even plan to use local ingredients to brew the beer. Although they have not decided on exact menu items, Jen mentioned that the goal is rustic cooking, food that incorporates beer, and traditional brewery food. Jen stated, “One thing is for sure… it will be fresh, tasty, and good.” Regarding changes being made to the building, Brad mentioned that they plan to make it “brighter and lighter” than a traditional bar. They also explained the reason behind the name, sharing that Alex grew up in the Southridge area and Jen currently lives there.   According to Brad, the best part of the job is creating new menu items. He even stated that something rarely hits the menu without being tweaked and tasted more than once. Brad and Jen explained that they experiment with menu items because they want to serve healthy food that is also delicious. Jen stated, “I love taking care of people and I love making people happy with food.”  Listen to episode 68 of the Real Change Wilmington Podcast, 'The Story of Trail Haus and Upcoming Southridge Brewing' with Jen Purkey and Brad Heys, on your favorite podcast player below: 🍎 Apple: bit.ly/rcwp-apple 🟢 Spotify: bit.ly/rcwp-spotify 🎥 YouTube: bit.ly/rcwp-youtube 😎 Website: bit.ly/rcwp-website

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WILMINGTON, Ohio (April 2, 2025) — Students from Wilmington College’s Directing II class will present student-directed one-act plays free of charge on April 10 and 11, at 7:30 p.m., in Heiland Theatre. All four short plays will be presented on both nights. Each one-act deals with characters seeking connection. Whether it is a classmate, a friend, a spouse or a stranger, they are all reaching out to try to find someone with whom they can forge a relationship.   The first play, Relative Strangers , written by Sheri Wilner, is a comedy about two women seated side-by-side on a crowded airplane. As they engage in small talk, one of the women sees an opportunity for a relationship she has been missing her whole life. The play is directed by Kyleigh Caves, with stage management by Sydney Overmyer. Carlie McCoy plays the role of Marie Barrett, with Jessica Fair as Marie Harvey. Ellie Craig portrays the role of Virginia, the stewardess. Sterling Goodwin is featured as the voice of the pilot The second play will be Blood Guilt , a drama by Jane and Jim Jeffries. The play starts as Nicholas has just moved to a new school. He is socially awkward and just needs a friend, so he reaches out to the loner girl in the corner. Slowly, they begin to build a friendship. As they each open up, they discover a connection—they both lost a sibling to gun violence. This play explores the grief and loss in the aftermath of mass tragedy and how to start a conversation toward forgiveness and healing. The play is directed by Emma Schnecker with stage management by Gracie Bowers. Claire Newkirk plays Ali, and Devon Snyder portrays Nicholas. The third play, A Tale of Two Spectators by Peter Manos, will be performed after intermission. In a park, a man and a woman secretly watch their respective spouses carry on an affair. As time goes on, we realize they have been meeting like this to watch their spouses for quite some time and have even developed something of a bond with each other, despite their predicament. And perhaps they have discovered a little more about themselves and their lives, as well. This comedy is directed by Ollie Basta with stage management by Grace Matthews. The cast consists of Cecelia Hunt as the woman and Jake Stein as the man. The final play of the evening will be Henry's Law , written by Stacie Lents. It follows the brilliant (but socially awkward) Max as he starts tutoring popular student Sara in chemistry. An unlikely friendship begins, but Max isn't prepared for the feelings that develop — and neither is her overprotective boyfriend, Jason. When cruel rumors about Max start circulating online, he considers drastic measures to end the attacks on his character. Although lighthearted at times, Henry’s Law examines the tragic effects of cyberbullying. Henry’s Law is directed by Dalan Toups with stage management by Makenna Garn. The cast includes Wyatt Morrow as Max, Makayla Thomason as Sara, Hannah Schroder as Annie, and Otto Cipollini as Jason. The student-directed one-act plays are intended for mature audiences as several of them deal with challenging topics, present complex social issues and include coarse language. Admission is free to students and community members with festival seating, no reservations. The house opens 30 minutes before each performance. Article Submitted by Wilmington College

Mike Crowe, City Service Director At the February 20th, 2025 Wilmington City Council meeting, city officials spoke about the future of the curbside recycling program. Mike Crowe, Public Service Director, shared that the curbside recycling program began in 2004 with blue bags, then bins, and finally to the current 65-gallon blue toters in 2017 and became an “opt-out” program. In the beginning, a company called Abitibi would collect the recyclables from Wilmington and pay $42 for each ton collected. According to Mike, 1,500 residents participated in the program at that time. Rumpke later bought out Abitibi and instead of paying Wilmington, began charging $26 per ton collected. Rumpke has since increased the charge to $40 per ton.  Mike has been researching other options, including using the state prison system. They all declined to acquire the recycling program because there was “too much volume for them.” In regards to negotiating with Rumpke, Mike stated that Rumpke now has a monopoly in the area, and that Wilmington is one of the few cities in Ohio that still manages its own landfill as a service to residents. According to Mike, the next closest landfill is out of town near Dayton.  Mike also invited Jeff Walls, Clinton County Solid Waste Coordinator, to speak at city council for an alternative view. Jeff stated that “killing” the program was “a little extreme” and used a fast food meal analogy to explain how residents pay for the package as a whole, not the actual cost of each service. Mike disagreed and stated that recycling was never budgeted for, “a penny was deducted from resident’s trash bill and added to recycling.” After Abitibi stopped paying Wilmington for recycling and Rumpke started charging Wilmington instead, Mike tried to implement a commercial cardboard recycling program to regain some funds. Mike stated that there is money in recycling, just not in “commingled recycling,” like the curbside program offers.  When asked if it would save the city money for Rumpke to take over recycling collection, Mike didn’t think it was likely due to the “highly contaminated” nature of Wilmington’s recycling. Mike stated that the city has had to confiscate many toters from residents who were recycling improperly or using it as a second trash can. However, Jeff Walls disagreed, and suggested Wilmington’s contamination is below state averages.      After Mike’s presentation, he explained that the potential environmental benefits of the curbside recycling program might be outweighed by the negative environmental effects and the cost. According to Mike, the recycling truck burned 28,339 gallons of diesel fuel in 2024. He explained that this equates to 674 gallons of crude oil. In addition to the fuel used, Mike also stated that the truck produced 3.24 metric tons of CO2 in 2024.  The city’s recycling program was also partially intended to help offset the use of the landfill, but in 2024 only 285 tons of recyclables were collected compared to 55,864 tons of waste (less than 1%). According to Cody Romohr, Sanitation Superintendent, the city will also need a new recycling truck estimated to cost around $400,000. The main message according to Mike is, “For our curbside recycling program, the benefit is not there to justify the environmental impacts and the cost to the city… I think it would be much more justifiable to partner with Clinton County at their drop-off stations in some fashion.” If the program is kept, Mike stated, “It’s gonna have to be funded through a charge.”  Despite his opinion however, Mike stated, “If the citizens of Wilmington want to weigh these [options] and say we don’t care, we want it, we want to recycle, I’m a public servant.” He asked council to talk with residents and consider either bringing forward legislation that eliminates the program, or legislation that charges $3 for a recycling toter and reduces the cost of a second trash can to $3. After council, Jeff pointed out 11 options, including using a rear-load packer truck rather than an automated one, forming a recycling consortium, reevaluating the out-of-county disposal fee, and expanding to local villages. Learn more about the future of Wilmington’s curbside recycling program by talking to city council or visiting wilmingtonohio.gov .

A group of volunteers stands outside Sugartree Ministries at the June 2023 Clean-Up Wilmington event. WILMINGTON, Ohio (April 2nd, 2025) — Clean-Up Wilmington is gearing up for a 5th year of Community Clean-up activities. The scheduled "Clean-Up-Wilmington Crew" monthly events for 2025 are- Saturday, April 26 Saturday, May 17 Saturday, June 21 Saturday, July 19 Saturday, August 23 Saturday, September 20 Regular clean-up events are scheduled for Saturday mornings, beginning at 9am. The meet-up locations will be announced prior to the events and will focus on problem litter areas in the community. All cleaning supplies will be provided by Clean-Up Wilmington. For more information on each clean-up event, visit our Facebook page and navigate to the “event” section. Clean-Up Wilmington was created in 2021 to work within the Wilmington community to clean and beautify our city. This organization relies on volunteers and service groups to assist with these efforts. Since our start in 2021, we have hosted 147 events, worked with 687 volunteers, and helped remove 514 bags of litter and debris from Wilmington. We look forward to continuing to clean our city and work towards being a litter-free zone If your organization or group would like to have organized a clean-up event for different dates or would like to borrow equipment, please contact Annen to get more information on specialized clean-up group activities. Contact Annen Vance, City of Wilmington Code Enforcement Official at 937-382-6509 or avance@wilmingtonoh.org . You can also visit our Facebook page “Clean-Up Wilmington” view our information and future events. Article Submitted by Annen Vance

Several of the donors for the AEDs visited the campus to meet with College officials. Pictured from the left are Kelley Siders, WC's Director of Health Services, Joey and Mark Bush representing the Bush Family Fund for Colleges, Chris Henry and Jeff Drapalik with HealthFirst, and Sigrid Solomon, Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. WILMINGTON, Ohio (March 31, 2025) — Wilmington College has engaged in a campus-wide Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) installation project after securing 18 new AEDs that will replace older ones and expand the number of locations where the potentially lifesaving units are placed. Sigrid Solomon, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, said the College “recognizes the important role” played by strategically placing AED units across the campus. “These life-saving devices serve as critical safety infrastructure, reducing response times and improving outcomes for individuals experiencing cardiac emergencies.” The Clinton County Foundation awarded WC a $25,000 grant through the generosity of HealthFirst and the Bush Family Fund for Colleges to purchase 17 AEDs. This project aligns with the Clinton County Foundation’s HealthFirst for Clinton County program mission of promoting community health and safety. Also, the family of Kate Muchmore Earley donated an additional unit in her memory. “There was a need identified and we were able to help meet the need,” said Jeff Drapalik with the HealthFirst initiative, while Mark Bush noted, “The College was always very important to Mom and Dad (George and Charlene Bush) and safety is a number one priority.” Earley was a firefighter and fire inspector in Wilmington for many years before moving to Columbus. Her family, parents Don and Nan Muchmore and sister Bekah Wall, a WC alumna and faculty member, said Earley loved to train others in CPR and remind persons to become certified in emergency resuscitation methods. “Using this story to spread the word would have made Kate happy,” Wall said. Don and Nan Muchmore are pictured with a photo collage of their daughter Kate Earley, in whose memory their gift of an AED was dedicated. Solomon added that the College is grateful to the Foundation, HeathFirst and the Bush and Muchmore families for recognizing the value of having these units easily accessible throughout the campus. In addition, the College’s Housing Office is purchasing special, temperature-controlled cabinets for two of the AEDs that will be placed at outside locations near WC’s two apartment-style residence halls. Kelley Siders, WC’s director of Health Services, said each new AED unit also has complementary pediatric pads and the Lifeback anti-choking device in the cabinets. The College now features 30 AED units dispersed throughout the campus, with four additional portable units available to accompany the professional athletic training staff at athletic competitions and practices. Siders will lead the offering of additional opportunities for students, faculty and staff to learn first-aid and other lifesaving measures. "CPR, coupled with AED use, dramatically increases cardiac emergency survival rates,” Siders said.“Offering this life-saving resource to Wilmington College students, faculty and staff through the generosity of others is wonderful, and I'm honored to have been part of this team." Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States, with thousands of cases occurring annually. Quick access to defibrillators dramatically improves survival rates — by as much as 70 percent, according to Siders — by delivering a life-saving shock within minutes of cardiac arrest. While the College has placed AEDs throughout campus facilities for more than 20 years, those initial areas selected were largely located where public gatherings were held. The College recognized a need for a more comprehensive installation of AEDs throughout the campus, including residence halls, academic buildings, Watson Library, the Academic Farm, etc. In addition to the purchase of the units, the College will actively provide training sessions for students, faculty and staff. Article Submitted by Wilmington College