Community Services
Energy Assistance Program

The Home Weatherization Assistance Program provides free energy

Click here for a HEAP Application

contact the State HEAP office at 1-800-282-0880.

Also, applications may be picked up at the Office of Cuyahoga County Auditor -

HEAP Division 1219 Ontario, Room 110 Cleveland Ohio, or any branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library.

http://auditor.cuyahogacounty.us/commservices/energyassist.htm#

The Home Weatherization Assistance Program provides free energy efficiency improvements to eligible homeowners and renters in Cuyahoga County, outside the City of Cleveland, at no cost to the household.

The Ohio Department of Development offers several programs to help income-eligible Ohioans pay their utility bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

What are the benefits of this program?

Weatherization can save energy, cut your gas and electric bills, and make your home more comfortable. If you qualify for this program, you could receive the following services at no cost:

• Furnace Tune-up, Clean and Check
  
• Minor Repair of Windows, Doors & Weather-stripping
  
• Attic and Sidewall Insulation
  
• Hot Water Tank Insulation

www.healthpolicyohio.org

Health Policy Institute

Advancing the Health of Ohioans Through Informed Policy Decisions
37 West Broad Street, Suite 350
Columbus, OH 43215-4198
Phone: 614.224.4950; Fax: 614.224.2205

Meals on Wheels

350 Dover Center Road
Bay Village, Ohio 44140

216-899-3442

Ombudsman
Cuyahoga2800 Euclid Ave. Suite 200 Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Phone; 1-800-365-3112 Or 216-696-2719

Welcome To Cuyahoga County
Employment & Family Services Home Page

EMPLOYMENT & FAMILY SERVICES
Virgil E. Brown Center
1641 Payne Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
216-987-8183 (fax)
216-987-7000 (Automated Information Line)

http://employment.cuyahogacounty.us/

Agency Description

Cuyahoga Employment & Family Services assists the eligible citizens of
the County with their health care, nutrition, child care needs and provides cash assistance for those eligible under the Ohio Works First (OWF) program. The agency also provides referrals to other community services.

Mission Statement
To improve the economic well being and quality of life for the people of Cuyahoga County. We do this by providing access to jobs, benefits, and community services and by strengthening families.

Help me Grow Cuyahoga County Information

1255 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH (216) 443-8000

(BCMH) Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps BCMH

11100 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH (216) 844-3911

• Pregnant, breastfeeding or a woman who recently had a child (up to six months)
• An infant or child under age 5
• At medical or nutrition risk and meet the following income guidelines:

Social Securtiy Office Social Securtiy Office 1350 Euclid Ave # 7,

Cleveland, OH (216) 522-4914

American Red Cross­ Greater Cleveland Chapter

Main site
3747 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland , OH 44115
(216) 431-3010 Phone
(216) 431-3025 FAX

Secretariat for Catholic Charities Health & Human Services -

Emergency Assistance Services
1736 Superior Avenue
Cleveland , OH 44114
216-781-8262 Phone

Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland

http://www.jewishcleveland.org/index.html

Mental Health Services

216-623-6555

http://www.mhs-inc.org/MHSHome.asp

The mission of MHS is to help people gain control of their lives by forging solutions that resolve mental health crises and end homelessness.

Community Care Netwok

3146 Scranton Rd. Cleveland, OH 44109 

216.416.4286

Website; http://www.ccnworks.org/partner/resources.htm

Cleveland Eastside Ecumenical Consortium, Caroljean Gates,

3030 Euclid Ave.  #300, Cleveland, OH, 44115,

Phone: 216 426-9012, E-Mail: eastsidesoccerorg@hotmail.com

Northern Ohio Recovery Association, Anita Bertrand

, 12921 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland, OH, 44112,

Phone: 216 229-3784, E-Mail: anitabertrand@yahoo.com

Northern Ohio Italian-American Foundation (NOIA)

12510 Mayfield Road
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: 216-421-1536
Fax: 216-795-4494

WEBSITE; http://www.noiafoundation.com/index.html

The NOIA Foundation provides resources to help the people and causes of the Italian-American community of Northern Ohio. The Foundation gives priority to requests that support organizations and programs promoting the Italian-American heritage and serving Italian-Americans. The Foundation was organized to assist religious institutions, schools and community organizations with strong Italian-American backgrounds. Particular areas of interest to the Foundation
include:

The Foundation will strive to preserve and develop a refined sense of cultural identity. It will support organizations that assist in the transmission and retention of the values and ideals consistent with our Italian-American traditions and heritage. The Foundation will foster the embracement of the rich Italian culture by all.

The Center Community Solutions

1226 Huron Road
Suite 300
Cleveland, OH 44115
216-781-2944
Fax: 216-781-2988

WEBSITE';www.communitysolutions.com

Welcome to The Center for Community Solutions, formerly the Federation for Community Planning.

Community Solutions helps policymakers, community leaders, and service providers to identify the health, social, and economic challenges facing Greater Cleveland, and to target resources toward sound, cost-effective solutions.

We do not provide direct services to individuals. We help the people and organizations that do provide those services by giving them the information, support, and advocacy they need to address the significant problems faced by Northeast Ohioans each day. In that way, The Center for Community Solutions helps the people who help people in Northeast Ohio.

Because Community Solutions is focused on policy and system reform, and because the issues are long-term and complex, our work may require months, or even years, to realize identifiable outcomes. And, often, those outcomes are intangible because we work to develop systems and to change behaviors.

A private, nonprofit organization, The Center for Community Solutions is a United Way agency.

Northern Ohio Breast Cancer Coalition Fund

* 8921 Brecksville Rd. * Brecksville, OH 44141 * 440-717-9912 *

info@nobcc.org

WEBSITE; http://www.nobcc.org/index.html

The Northern Ohio Breast Cancer Coalition Fund (NOBCCF) is a member of the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC). We are an organization formed and led by breast cancer survivors. Our goal is to eradicate breast cancer by leading the effort to focus our communities, research institutions, the news media and consumer advocates on breast cancer. Like NBCC, the Northern Ohio Breast Cancer Coalition Fund works to inform, train and direct breast cancer patients and concerned others in knowledgeable and effective patient and research advocacy efforts at all levels. We recognize that the process of curing and eradicating breast cancer involves access to quality health care, patient education and support, improved funding for research as well as consumer awareness. We have an education and advocacy network in the northern Ohio area and work to educate and assist women living with breast cancer to achieve the following goals:

• To promote research through increased funding, improved research and recruitment and training of scientists
• To improve access to high-quality screening, diagnosis, treatment and care for all women, particularly the underserved and uninsured, through change in the regulation and delivery of breast health care
•  To facilitate the involvement and influence of those living with breast cancer in the northern Ohio area in improving access to quality health care, support services in the community as well as involvement in aspects of clinical trial design, including access to clinical trials

Community Associations Institute (CAI)

50 Public Square
Suite 600
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 216-696-0650
Fax: 216-771-8478

Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, competent, harmonious community associations. For more than 30 years, CAI has been the leader in providing education and resources to the volunteer homeowners who govern community associations and the professionals who support them. Our members include community association volunteer leaders, professional managers, community management firms, and other professionals and companies that provide products and services to associations.

The Health Plan offers a complete line of managed care products and services designed to provide clients with innovative healthcare benefits at a reasonable cost. These include:

• Fully Insured Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
• Fully Insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Fully Insured Point-of-Service (POS)
• SecureCare Medicare Advantage Plans
• Self-funded Health Plans (EPO, PPO, POS, HMO)
• Exclusive Stop Loss Coverage
• Medicare Select Plans – A, C, D and F are available
• Mountain Health Trust – W.V. Medicaid
• Ohio Workers' Compensation Programs
• Self-funded Workers' Compensation programs
• Complete VEBA Administration and TPA Services
• Access to many ancillary benefits such as group term life, AD & D, STD, LTD, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drugs and COBRA Administration

OCAN Cleveland
1422 Euclid Avenue
Suite 1548
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: (216) 241-6133
Fax: (216) 241-6140

WEBSITE; http://www.ohiocan.org/OCAN/index.aspx

The Mission of the Ohio College Access Network is to increase awareness of and successful participation in quality postsecondary programs, including apprenticeship, certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs

DBSA-Cleveland

1-866-854-9154 (toll-free in Ohio)

www.dbsalliance.org

Contact: Dorene

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization on the most prevalent mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder. The organization helps to foster an understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses. DBSA supports research, education and advocacy on behalf of those individuals living with mood disorders.

DBSA is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that has a grassroots network of more than 1,000 patient-run support groups across the country. DBSA publishes more than two dozen educational materials about living with mood disorders, all available free of charge. Its educational materials have no medical or scientific jargon, and convey a message of hope and optimism. DBSA advocates in Washington, D.C., on behalf of people living with mood disorders, providing congressional testimony and ensuring the voice of the patient is heard.

7911 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102

216/334-2941 216/334-2948 fax

www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org

Michelle Curry, Director mcurry@clevelandcatholiccharities.org

Full Day, Part Day, ELI

As a professional organization, we are dedicated to advocacy, training and providing support which enhances and fosters growth of our individual members, member agencies, partners and others who impact the lives of children and families.

OHSAI Values
DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP We recognize that strong and effective leadership requires reciprocal, interactive, positive partnerships with all members of the community who touch the lives of children and families. We encourage continual personal and professional growth.
ACHIEVING QUALITY The quality and performance of our efforts in all areas are guided by high standards and a strong sense of responsibility. We encourage personal responsibility and growth while supporting innovative approaches and solutions.
ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIPS We promote inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our lives. We foster an environment of honesty, integrity, respect, teamwork and trust.

Contact informaton:

Home For TLC

12523 Buckeye Road
Cleveland, OH 44120
PH:  216-751-9457
Contact:  Clemente

A Home for TLC is a social/recreational drop-in and empowerment center located on the East side of Cleveland, OH. A Home for TLC first opened its doors in January 1993; despite many obstacles and temporary setbacks, TLC acquired tax exempt status as a 501 (c)(3) organization in March of 2000, and became a certified mental health agency by the Ohio Department of Mental Health on September 15, 2000. Membership is open to anyone with a history of mental illness, unless that person poses a significant threat to the general safety of the drop-in center community.

A Home for TLC is currently open Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm; however, Tuesdays are reserved for BRIDGES participants only. During its hours of operation, TLC offers a variety of peer support, educational, social and recreational options available to its members, including the BRIDGES training program. Other educational and skill activities include:

• Current events discussion
• Anger management
• Life skills
• Money management
• Stress advocating
• Self-advocating
• Communication skills
• Pre-employment skills
• Understanding your illness, and many more

Guest speakers are also available on topics such as substance abuse prevention, AIDS prevention, and other educational and health issues. A Home for TLC also prides itself in providing the following positive attributes:

• Empowerment of consumers
• Education of consumers
• Assisting consumers in understanding their client rights
• Helping consumers in learning and obtaining human support and needs (i.e., personal hygiene, cooking lesions, money management, etc.)
• Advocating on behalf of consumers, especially African-Americans consumers county- and statewide
• Securing scholarships, transportation and whatever else is necessary to get consumers from TLC to conferences, meetings and other activities that would be helpful for individual growth
• Hiring of consumer staff, promoting unity among staff, and commitment of staff to serving consumer participants
• Further development of the TLC Empowerment Center

While TLC is largely populated by African American consumers from local group homes, consumers of all races and cultures are invited and encouraged to attend

OAMH

1110 Chambers Road
Columbus, OH 43212-1702
1-800-589-2603 (toll-free in Ohio)
e-mail: estukenberg@ohioadvocates.org

www.ohioadvocates.org

Contact:  Ellen

The mission of Ohio Advocates for Mental Health is to educate public officials and the community at large about mental health and recovery.  Through collaboration and outreach, we offer those in the mental health community the opportunity to belong to a strong leadership and advocacy network which brings about necessary legislative change, assures linkage with needed resources, and promotes the power of self advocacy through peer education.

Future Directions is located at 11511 Lorain Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio (44111).

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. It is available,

without charge,to any adult mental health consumer currently experiencing

mental health symptoms, or who has received any type of mental health service

in Cuyahoga County.

Future Directions is a consumer operated drop-in center that uses a non-profit craft business to introduce consumers into a social and work environment. Participation in this group includes making raw materials into saleable items by working on craft projects. Consumers learn basic work skills while interacting in a peer group. Self-confidence is built through interaction with the public by selling finished projects at area craft shows. Peers help each other using simple tools to make an entire craft project. Setting up, running and tearing down a craft show improves organizational and planning skills. Through interaction with other members, social skills improve. Future Directions also sponsors social outings, hosts parties, and provides entertainment for all members. The friendly atmosphere lends to relaxation and enjoyment no matter what activities one might prefer.

Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board (CCCMHB)

1400 West 25th Street, 3rd floor

Cleveland, OH 44113

Ph:  216-241-3400 x309

Contact:  Judy

The Adult Consumer Advisory Council is located at the Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board in Cleveland, Ohio. The council consists of a group of volunteer, adult consumers who receive mental health services from the private or public system. The ACAC provides a forum for consumer input and a concerted voice to the community in respect to new programs, legislation, and policy directly impacting consumers in Cuyahoga County. Their overall goal is to assist the Administration and the Board of Governors of the Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board (CCCMHB)in planning for and providing quality, publicly-funded mental health services.                                                                                                                   

The ACAC meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the CCCMHB, third floor, at 1:30 pm. Prior to the start of the meeting, the consumers hold a brown-bag luncheon (with lunch provided) where local mental health providers and consumers meet to discuss current mental health issues and events; special programming with guest speakers are also scheduled to present during this time.

All ACAC meetings are open to the public, but only mental health consumers can serve on the advisory council.

Magnolia Clubhouse, Inc.

11101 Magnolia Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
Ph:  216-721-3030
E-mail: lorid@Bridgeway.org
www.magnoliaclubhouse.org

Contact:  Lori

Magnolia Clubhouse is a psychosocial rehabilitation program for people living with mental illness, in existence in Cleveland, Ohio since 1961. The Clubhouse model was started in 1948 by former patients in New York City who formed Fountain House. Now there are over 400 Clubhouses around the world, and the model is recognized as a best practice supporting recovery and reintegration for people who have mental illnesses. Magnolia Clubhouse has been honored by the Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board, by Ohio Advocates for Mental Health, and by the Eli Lilly’s Reintegration: Helping Move Lives Forward first place award for advocacy.

Magnolia Clubhouse serves over 200 people a year and 75 people a day. Over the last two years, employments rates for members have ranged from 44-57% compared to national rates of 5-10% for people who have mental illnesses. Members of Magnolia Clubhouse work in partnership with Clubhouse staff determining and conducting the work of the Clubhouse, as well as their own recovery. A key feature of the Clubhouse is transitional employment; part-time paid work positions in the community that the Clubhouse develops and supports. The Clubhouse also supports independent employment and education. A major focus of Magnolia Clubhouse is advocacy for its members and for all those who live with mental illnesses. The work of the Clubhouse includes producing a daily lunch, a weekly, monthly and quarterly newsletter, and a daily in house televised news show. The Clubhouse operates a snack shop, video lab, art studio and Magnolia Mart- a resale store open to the public. In addition, the Clubhouse membership attends to all aspects of the Clubhouse operation including administration and governance, outcome measurement and reporting, financial administration, development, record keeping, orientation of new members and guests, property renovation and maintenance, landscaping and gardening.

A Clubhouse is holistic, empowering, and based on the idea that work and relationships within a community, are healing. A Clubhouse community creates and supports opportunities for friendship, belonging and hope, and works to ensure all the needs of its membership are met. Magnolia Clubhouse is the only certified Clubhouse in the state of Ohio, and is providing guidance to those interested in developing more Clubhouses across the state. Magnolia Clubhouse is a member of the International Center for Clubhouse Development (ICCD). The ICCD offers certification and training, organizes regional and international conferences and supports development and research through the Clubhouse Program of Research in partnership with the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

PLAN of Northeast Ohio 2490 Lee Blvd., Suite 204

Cleveland Heights, OH  44118-1269

  216-321-3611, ext. 204 Fax: 216-321-0021

PLAN is a private, nonprofit (501-c-3) founded and governed by families since 1989 that provides home-based, family centered mental health services to persons with schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder and depression and to their families.

In addition to individual psychotherapy and casework services staffed by Licensed Independent Social Workers (LISW’s), PLAN offers 50 hours per month of social/recreational activities; operates a NAMI award winning program for our clients to do volunteer work for other nonprofits; sponsors a one-of-a-kind anti-stigma public education program, and operates CET, a state-of-the-art psychiatric rehabilitation program.

Cognitive Enhancement Therapy uses a variety of neuropsychological and social cognitive treatments to improve the cognitive and social cognitive functioning of persons with schizophrenia. It is truly a revolutionary way of helping persons with schizophrenia learn how to recover from the severe functional disabilities of this illness. CET is a highly structured program that uses computer software programs to increase consumers’ attention, memory and problem solving capacities. Theoretically based, social cognitive group experiences are well defined in a 60- week curriculum.

We believe that CET will be the method to help restore the consumer’s social, cognitive and vocational processes that were arrested during the course of the illness. Entering its third year, the CET Program continues to help many of our consumers develop toward their full potential.

DBSA-Cleveland

1-866-854-9154 (toll-free in Ohio)

www.dbsalliance.org

Contact: Dorene

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization on the most prevalent mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder. The organization helps to foster an understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses. DBSA supports research, education and advocacy on behalf of those individuals living with mood disorders.

DBSA is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that has a grassroots network of more than 1,000 patient-run support groups across the country. DBSA publishes more than two dozen educational materials about living with mood disorders, all available free of charge. Its educational materials have no medical or scientific jargon, and convey a message of hope and optimism. DBSA advocates in Washington, D.C., on behalf of people living with mood disorders, providing congressional testimony and ensuring the voice of the patient is heard.

Adult Guardianship Services

A Program of Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry
2800 Euclid Avenue, Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Call Linda J. Proffitt, Program Director at 216-696-1132, ext. 141.

http://www.agscleveland.org/index.html

AGS Guardians of Person undertake the legal responsibility of making major life decisions and agree to advocate on behalf of their wards. Daily we are involved in their lives. We provide high quality care and operate according to guardianship principles. AGS has a program for people who are indigent and a program for people who can pay for the services.

Through a contract with the Cuyahoga County Probate Court www.cuyahoga.oh.us/probate, Adult Guardianship Services is the sole provider of Guardian of Person Only services to people in Cuyahoga County who need guardianship services but are unable to pay for them.

Referrals must meet the following criteria:

• Adult, age 18 and above. (AGS does not serve individuals with mental retardation. Contact the state office at 1-800-282-9363.)
  
• Resident of Cuyahoga County
  
• Indigent, defined as a current Medicaid recipient or has an application pending
  
• Indication of a substantial mental impairment—evidenced by a “Statement of Expert Evaluation” (Probate Court Form) completed by a licensed physician or licensed clinical psychologist within a 90-day period prior to the referral to AGS
  
• Indication of a compelling decision that requires legal authority to act, such as health care, financial, or placement decisions. To be compelling the decision must already be present. AGS does not accept referrals concerning possible, or even probable, future decisions.
  
• No other adult appears available and/or appropriate to become guardian.
  

NOTE: Not every incompetent person can or will receive services through AGS. The Probate Court encourages AGS to seek less restrictive alternatives to guardianship whenever possible. Guardianship should be the alternative of last resort and AGS should be the guardian of last resort.

Bridgeway, Inc.
8301 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102

Ph:  216-281-2660

Contact:  Jennifer

Project One 2 One (Bridgeway, Inc.)

Project One 2 One is a program that recruits, screens, trains and matches volunteers to form a supportive and mentoring friendship with people who are receiving mental health services at Bridgeway, Inc., and other mental health agencies in Cuyahoga County, as well as in group homes.

In addition to the one-2-one friendships sponsored by Project One 2 One, the program also places volunteers in group homes to participate in a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, music, exercise, cooking and other recreational activities. Project One 2 One also produces a quarterly newsletter, where we publish articles and information pertaining to issues of mental illness, as well as participants’ own personal stories.

Through the one-2-one friendship that develops, the mental health consumer becomes less isolated and learns important communication and socialization skills. Each match is supported by the consumer’s CSP and the Project One 2 One Coordinator, providing the consumer with a valuable support network. Matches are made on mutual interests and both volunteers and consumers are required to spend a minimum of four (4) hours per month together. A one-year commitment is required from both parties, but historically people have gone on to form friendships that have lasted many years.

Project One 2 One is very unique in that the program frequently recruits people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and are in the stage of recovery that they are able to mentor and advocate for others. This had been especially helpful in providing the consumers in the program with a true mentor and friend who has had similar experiences as they have and has the empathy to understand their situation.

Project One 2 One participants have increased opportunities for socialization and also feel less isolated. The program helps eradicate stigma by bringing people with a mental illness together with members of the community. It leads to a sense of self-empowerment for both consumers and volunteers, offers a participant the opportunity for making friends, and learning to trust others. Project One 2 One also aids in the recovery process by promoting a sense of dignity and involvement in the community.

Warmline Program

5506 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102
Ph:  216-939-2065
Contact:  Rachel

NEOHS

North East Ohio Health Services
One Commerce Park Square
23210 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 400
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Phone: (216) 831 - 6466
Fax: (216) 766 - 6084
TTY: (216) 766 - 6088
WEB: http://www2.neohs.org/home.asp
email: info@neohs.org

North East Ohio Health Services is committed, in a spirit of partnership, to enhancing individual and community health through the delivery of a comprehensive, cost effective, integrated system of behavioral health care that promotes, in a culturally competent manner, wellness, healing and quality of life.

Since 1969 North East Ohio Health Services (NEOHS) has been dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, as well as advocating on behalf of patients and their families. NEOHS implements our mission through the treatment of 4,000 individuals annually who receive care regardless of their financial circumstances or ability to pay. NEOHS employs more than 150 staff members including psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed social workers, psychologists, and counselors. Our vast array of services and multiple locations are designed to meet all the needs of the residents of Cuyahoga County.

THE FREE CLINIC

12201 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 721-4010

The Free Clinic of Greater Cleveland is open Monday - Thursday 12:30pm - 7:00pm

and Friday 10:00am - 2:00 pm.

Please call (216) 721-4010 for information and appointments.

Visit our Location & Hours page for contact information on a specific service.

CLICK BELOW TO SEE WEBSITE;

http://thefreeclinic.org/index.htm

The Free Clinic

Clinic Services

The Free Clinic’s programs are designed to meet the pressing needs that have arisen in the community throughout the years. Today, seven programs are offered to help meet the acute and chronic health care needs of our patients.

Medical Services

Medical Services are the cornerstone of The Free Clinic. At our facility, we have an: Acute Care Clinic, Adult Primary Care Clinic, Teen Clinic, Women’s Clinic and various specialty clinics.

Services provided include general and acute medical care, gynecological and family planning, STD diagnosis and treatment, diabetes treatment and hypertension treatment. These services are offered on a mixed appointment and walk-in schedule.

In addition, The Free Clinic offers monthly specialty clinics in dermatology, podiatry and ophthalmology.

As with all The Free Clinic services, all necessary tests and medications are free of charge.

Make an Appointment: Medical Services

HIV/AIDS Services

HIV/AIDS Services encompass both treatment and prevention. The HIV Testing program (the first site in Cleveland to offer such services) includes prevention, education and treatment referrals in addition to testing. The Free Clinic is one of the only places in Greater Cleveland to provide both confidential and anonymous testing. We are also one of the few places to provide an improved HIV test that gives clients their results in 20 minutes.

The Early Intervention Program combines the interdisciplinary services of the Medical Clinic, Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse Treatment and case management.

The Free Clinic also operates the only Syringe Exchange Program in Ohio, which focuses on reducing the incidence of HIV infection in high risk populations.

Make an Appointment: HIV/AIDS Services

Mental Health Services

The Mental Health program provides outpatient counseling/therapeutic services to patients from a wide spectrum of our society. Designed to provide short-term intervention to those in need, The Free Clinic offers numerous treatment programs including individual, family and relationship counseling, as well as co-dependency, anger management and stress management groups. We also offer a Teen Mental Health Screening program designed to combat depression in teens through early intervention.

Make an Appointment: Mental Health Services

Substance Abuse Treatment

The Substance Abuse Treatment program provides intensive outpatient services, individual and group counseling and crisis intervention to clients in need. This program provides patients a safe and caring environment to cope with and recover from their addictions.

Make an Appointment: Substance Abuse Treatment

Dental Clinic

The adult Emergency Dental Clinic operates four nights each week and primarily performs extractions.

Make an Appointment: Dental Clinic

Case Management

The case management department at The Free Clinic assists people in obtaining needed services in the community. Case managers work with clients to help them identify their needs and goals. Clients are then provided with referrals and information that is aimed at meeting those needs to assist them in achieving their goals. Our services are provided within a short-term framework that encourages the empowerment of clients to ensure them the opportunity to control their own future.

Referrals are commonly in the areas of:

Make an Appointment: Case Management

Community Education

This program tackles women’s and adolescents’ issues via education and training. Our new Education Resource Center provides an atmosphere for health learning to all patients that come to the Clinic. Brochures, videos and volunteer speakers are available to teach our patients best health practices. Free Clinic staff members are also available upon request to discuss a variety of educational topics at locations within the community.

Advocacy Initiative Program

This is a comprehensive advocacy program established to provide a legislative liaison for The Free Clinic to the Ohio General Assembly, Congress, executive branch agencies, corporate and business community leaders, civic leaders, non-profit organizations and the public.

CF Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis (CF) and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

The Foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted to cystic fibrosis. It has more than 80 chapters and fund-raising offices nationwide and supports a network of more than 115 accredited CF care centers which provide patients and families with vital treatment and other CF resources.

The Foundation is one of the most efficient organizations of its kind. In 2005, nearly 90% of every dollar of revenue raised was available for investment in CF research, care and education programs. The National Institutes of Health and many prominent publications, including Forbes and USAToday, have heralded our innovative business model, which fuels drug discovery and development programs.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Is…Hope in Action 

Until we conquer this disease, our team will work tirelessly to extend and enhance life for those with cystic fibrosis by functioning as:  

• Scientific pioneers, blazing new trails in CF research;
  
  
• Fund-Raisers, securing the money needed to support our efforts;
  
  
• Advocates, keeping CF a top priority in government, industry and research;
  
  
• Investors, funding drug discovery and development;
  
  
• Caregivers, linking patients and families to specialized CF care; and
  
  
• Family, offering support, information and resources.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Is…Building on Success

• Since the Foundation was established in 1955, the median survival age for people with CF has increased from less than 7 to nearly 37 years.
  
  
• In 1989, Foundation-supported scientists discovered the defective gene that causes cystic fibrosis—a monumental breakthrough on the road to a cure.
  
  
• The Foundation has played an integral role in the development of four key therapies that are now a routine part of treatment regimens for many with CF and is actively supporting at least 25 potential new treatments currently in development.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Is…Still Making Progress  

We are proud of our achievements. But, we still have much to do. Learn more about what the Foundation does to fight cystic fibrosis and how you can get involved.

  CRPN
Suite 320-B, 11001 Cedar Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Phone: (216) 844-3391
FAX: (216) 844-5178
E-mail: crpn@uhhs.com

CLICK BELOW TO VIEW WEBSITE

http://clevelandhealth.info/groups/crpn/

The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH)

3631 Perkins Ave, #3A-3 

3rd Floor

Cleveland, Oh 44114

Phone: 216.432.0540 

Fax: 216.432.0620

email: neoch@neoch.org

*The Homeless Grapevine and the AmeriCorps*VISTA program can

be reached through the above address and telephone.

The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) is a coalition of service providers, housing activists, members, and homeless people.  Lisa Thomas, Sr. Mary Frances Harrington, and Catharine Lowe founded NEOCH in 1988 as the successor to the Emergency Shelter Coalition.  A 16 person Board of Trustees governs NEOCH.  The NEOCH Board meets monthly and the NEOCH staff meets regularly with the homeless community and our membership.

NEOCH activities in partnership with the homeless include the publication of the Homeless Grapevine newspaper, co-sponsorship of the Stand Down service fair, staffing for the Shelter Provider Group, co-sponsorship of an Annual Homeless Conference, sponsorship of the Homeless Vigil, publication of the Street Card, and construction of a host of educational and advocacy activities.

In 1997, NEOCH reaffirmed its role within the homeless community as an advocate for the homeless population by adopting a new mission statement.  The mission of the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless is to organize and empower homeless and at-risk men, women and children to break the cycle of poverty through public education, advocacy and the creation of nurturing environments. In 1996, NEOCH underwent an extensive strategic planning process to clarify the Coalition's role in the community and to create a work plan for the next five years. NEOCH will concentrate on four areas of interest: advocacy, empowerment projects, education, and finally research and coordination.

The Coalition staged a series of forums with homeless people called Creating Positive Solutions in 1997-1998 to get opinions about the gaps in services and make recommendations concerning possible solutions.  These include regaining a preference for homeless people at the local public housing authority, which is the basis of this program.  The solutions are designed by homeless people and are intended to provide maximum involvement by people on the streets.

CANCER HOPE NETWORK

1-877-HOPENET

(877) 467-3638

CLICK BELOW TO VIEW WEBSITE;

www.cancerhopenetwork.org

Cuyahoga County of Ohio

For additional information about eligibility,

services and local service providers: 

216-348-3986 or visit their website;

http://www.cuyahogacounty.us/index.asp

Sandra A. Chappelle
Health Policy and Programs Coordinator
(216) 443-7238
schappelle@nls.net

Stephen J. Rusnak
Program Manager
(216) 348-4245
cnsjr@cuyahogacounty.us

Sabrina L. Roberts
Regional Planning Council Manager
(216) 348-3989
cnsld@cuyahogacounty.us

Walter R. Miller, Jr.
Fiscal Officer
(216) 348-3988
cnwrm@cuyahogacounty.us

Regina S. Frazier
Administrative Assistant
(216) 348-3986
cnrsf@cuyahogacounty.us

CLICK BELOW TO VIEW WEBSITE;

http://faithfulcompanions.com/home

Faithful Companions, Inc. is a home care company specializing in the non-medical needs of the elderly, new mothers and those recuperating from injury or illness. We provide rest and relief to family care givers.

Faithful Companions offers a complete line of non-medical services including bathing assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, shopping and errands and spiritual needs.  For the safety of the patron, all companions are trained, bonded and insured and have mandatory background checks.

We work with all our patrons to assure that we can accommodate them in the most affordable way. This includes coordinating our care with family, community and church so proper care is always available.

Services

Your care with Faithful Companions begins with a free, no obligation assessment and evaluation in your own home.

We will personalize your Plan of Care to meet your specific needs and your care giver will be hand selcted to ensure compatibility with you.

Our companions will then provide compassionate care and cheerful assistance. We help with dressing and grooming, light housekeeping, shopping,errands, and medical reminders or just share a friendly conversation over a cup of coffee. We offer family caregivers peace of mind and rest.

You can always count on Faithful Companions being there when you need us from only 3 hours a visit to 24 hours every day.

Dressing and grooming
Light housekeeping and laundry
Meal preparation and menu planning
Medication reminders
Respite care
Shopping, errands and appointments
Spiritual needs
Telephone reassurance

ClevelandSeniors.Com

TO VIEW WEBSITE CLICK BELOW;

http://www.clevelandseniors.com/index.htm

ClevelandSeniors.Com,

Why Seniors?

Don't expect this group of "seasoned citizens" to be driving below the speed limit with their blinkers on waiting for a Florida retirement. This is a vital, healthy, wealthy generation that is not only open to new experiences - like the Internet - but actively seeking them out.

People 50 years old and over are one of the faster growing groups that are embracing the power and fun of the Internet.

Why Cleveland?

According to a survey by Digital Marketing Services, Cleveland is the #8 "senior wired" city in the US based on the amount of time adults 55 and over spend online.

By narrowing the broad scope of the Internet to a particular group (Seniors) and location (NE Ohio) we can provide easy-to-use, relevant and local information to our audience. Plus, we are native Clevelanders and we love our town!

Aren't there already lots of sites for seniors?

Yes. There are about 2 million new web pages created each day - the Internet has become overwhelming! ClevelandSeniors.Com will be a place to get all the information you need - tailored to your location and interests. Information from your local hospital. Advice from a local financial planner. Coupons from your local stores. Schedules of events in your neighborhood. Names you recognize and trust.

I'm not a senior citizen. I just turned 50!

Happy Birthday. Somebody in the US turns 50 every 7 seconds! It's hard to believe but the AARP has decided on 50 as the magical age to be called a senior.

ClevelandSeniors.Com will provide content and resources for the "Greatest Generation" and also the aging Baby Boomer population.

Alzheimer's Association

Central Office

12200 Fairhill Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
216.721.8457
Fax 216.721.1629
800.272.3900

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

CLICK LINK BELOW TO VIEW WEBSITE;

www.alzclv.org

Our Vision 

Creating a world without Alzheimer’s disease, while promoting the best possible quality of life for individuals and their families.

Our Mission

The Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter will stand by all Northeast Ohioans touched by Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, by advancing research and ensuring people have the information, care, and support needed to live life as fully as possible throughout the journey.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Fighting Blood Cancers

THE NORTHERN OHIO CHAPTER

902 Westpoint Parkway
Suite 300
Cleveland, OH 44145
440.617.2873
800.589.5721 (Toll Free)
440.617.2879/2880 (Fax)

CLICK BELOW TO VIEW WEBSITE;

http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_chap

Local Services

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is committed to reaching out in meaningful ways to those with leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma. Programs have been developed to meet the needs of patients, families, oncology professionals and concerned individuals.

To find out more about the Northern Ohio Chapter's patient services programs, please select from the links below or call (440) 617-CURE (2873) or toll free (800) 589-5721.

Family Support
Group
First
Connection
Patient
Financial Aid

Patient Education
Programs
Public
Information
Advocacy

Family Support Group

For more details about these groups, please contact Stacey Bene at the Northern Ohio Chapter at (800) 589-5721. You must pre-register for any of the following:

Short-Term Committed Support Group
This support group meets weekly in the Cleveland area for six sessions. Each session covers a topic related to living with a blood cancer. Adults diagnosed with leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma or myeloma, their adult friends and family members are welcome to attend. Participants must plan to attend all six group sessions.
Life After Transplant Support Group
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and The Gathering Place in Beachwood co-sponsor this quarterly group for adults who have undergone a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Participants learn the latest information and have an opportunity to discuss the unique issues faced by those who have had a transplant. Family members are welcome.
Leukemia Family Support Group This monthly group is for individuals with any type of leukemia. Join others living with leukemia to share information and gain encouragement. This group meets the first Monday of every month.
Lymphoma Family Support Group
This monthly group is for individuals with any type of lymphoma. Join others going through similar experiences to gain information, share concerns and gather for support. The group meets the fourth Thursday each month.
Multiple Myeloma Family Support Group This monthly group serves adults diagnosed with myeloma, their adult friends and family members. The group meets in the Youngstown/Warren area. The group is co-sponsored by Forum Health Cancer CareCenter, the American Cancer Society, and Humility of Mary Partners.
Youngstown Family Support Group
This gathering of people affected by a blood cancer meets monthly in the Youngstown/Warren area. The group is co-sponsored by Forum Health Cancer CareCenter.
For more details about the following group, please contact Debbie Comeau at the Northern Ohio Chapter at (800) 589-5721. You must pre-register for:

Toledo Family Support Group This blood cancer group meets in the evening on the third Tuesday each month at The Victory Center in Toledo. This group is co-sponsored by The Victory Center and the Medical University of Ohio.

First Connection

First Connection is a peer-to-peer support program that gives patients and their families the opportunity to gain encouragement from a survivor who has been through a similar experience. The Northern Ohio Chapter utilizes volunteers who have been carefully screened and have received formal and on-going training. These volunteers call individuals in need of support and encouragement.

Patient Financial Aid

Individuals who are diagnosed with a blood cancer and have significant financial need are eligible to receive limited financial assistance to help defray the costs of transportation, specific medications and certain treatments. Please contact the chapter for details.

Patient Education

A number of patient education programs including: Exploring Myeloma; Cancer Clinical Trials; Meet the Expert on Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma; Breaking Through the Age Barrier and Meet the Doctor are offered free of charge to help bring treatment options into clearer focus and to strengthen decision-making and coping skills for patients and their families.

Public Information

The Northern Ohio Chapter has a wealth of information on blood-related cancers and available treatments. Free booklets, fact sheets and numerous publications are available through a chapter-based lending library. Another information program is The Trish Greene Back to School Program for Children with Cancer. This program is designed to streamline a young patient's re-entry into school by coordinating the efforts of the medical team, school personnel, family and the student body.

Advocacy

If you are looking for an opportunity to advocate on behalf of individuals diagnosed with a blood cancer, here is your chance. On a daily basis, the Society works to promote increased federal funding for biomedical research and healthcare reform issues. This is an ongoing battle, and we are always in need of advocates to help make our voice louder and stronger.

Please call (800) 589-5721 for more information.

Cleveland Clinic Healthwise Connection

CLEVELAND CLINIC
9500 Euclid Ave. / W14
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
216.445.1150
800.223.2273

www.clevelandclinic.org/hwc

Healthwise Connection is a free program offered by Cleveland Clinic hospitals.

Open to all adults age 50 and older, Healthwise Connection gives you access to a variety of valuable benefits and services, including free health screenings, wellness programs and physician referral assistance at all Cleveland Clinic hospitals. As a Healthwise Connection member, you also enjoy discounts on parking, cafeteria meals and gift shop purchases, along with transportation assistance and other benefits at some Cleveland Clinic hospitals.

In addition, you are eligible for special savings on home medical equipment, non-medical home care, emergency response systems and health club memberships. As a Healthwise Connection member, you also have access to nationally recognized discount cards for savings on prescription drugs, eyewear and dental care.

Cleveland Clinic hospitals include our main downtown Cleveland campus and our network of conveniently located community hospitals: Euclid, Fairview, Hillcrest, Huron, Lakewood, Lutheran, Marymount and South Pointe hospitals and Cleveland Clinic-affiliate Ashtabula County Medical Center. As an affiliate, Ashtabula County Medical Center participates in many Cleveland Clinic programs and quality initiatives.

Cleveland Clinic is the first health system in Northeast Ohio to be accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the nation's largest accreditor of health care organizations. All Cleveland Clinic hospitals, outpatient clinics and home health care programs also are accredited by JCAHO under its hospital accreditation program.

Prentiss Care Networks |

10900 Euclid Avenue

| Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4904
Phone: 216.368.2692 or 800.825.2540, ext. 2692

| Fax: 216.368.6389

http://caregiving.case.edu

ALS Association

A Member National

Northern Ohio Chapter
2500 East 22nd Street
Suite 102
Cleveland, OH 44115
216-592-2572
216-592-2575 (fax)

www.alsaohio.org

The ALS Association: What We Do

The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. ALSA covers all the bases - research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy - in providing help and hope to those facing the disease. The mission of The ALS Association (ALSA) is to find a cure for and improve living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Research

The Association's multifaceted research program includes peer-reviewed investigator-initiated scientific studies, cure-directed ALSA-initiated research and scientific workshops focusing on supporting ALS researchers.

Since 1991, ALSA has awarded nearly $30 million to fund research seeking to identify the cause, means of prevention, and cure for ALS. Currently, ALSA-funded scientists are looking into 15 different research areas relevant to ALS.

Twice annually ALSA invites researchers to submit proposals for consideration. ALSA awards multi-year and starter grants as well as an annual post-doctoral fellowship. Awards for investigator-initiated research total close to $2 million annually. At any given time there are some 70 studies in progress representing a total ALSA commitment of $7.8 to $8 million.

ALSA also initiates scientific studies through its aggressive "cure-directed" program. Launched in 2000, this effort complements and works in tandem with the investigator-initiated research by engaging established investigators with extensive expertise and applying the most advanced technology to answer the more complex questions about ALS that must be answered - answers that will lead to effective treatments and a cure. Currently there are 40 active projects representing a total commitment of $5.85 million.

The ALS Association has also created the Post-Doctoral fellowship grant program. This program gives scientists who have recently earned a doctorate in scientific research the opportunity to work closely with a principle researcher in an established laboratory working in the field of ALS, neurodegenerative diseases or other areas relevant to ALS research.

Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland
3601 South Green Road Suite 100 

 Cleveland, Ohio 44122
Phone: 216-591-0800    Fax: 216-591-0320  

   E-Mail: information@dagc.org

OUR MISSION:

The Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland's mission is to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes by leading the Northeast Ohio community in its prevention, management and cure.

Our Values

Since 1954, the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland (DAGC) has served Northeast Ohio as the primary source of education, research and advocacy for the prevention and treatment of diabetes. As a local and independent organization, not affiliated with any national group, DAGC is fighting the growing diabetes epidemic within its own community. All funds raised by DAGC are put to work in northeast Ohio:

• To support Diabetes Research at local medical institutions
• To provide Diabetes Education to those affected by diabetes,
• To promote diabetes prevention through community awareness and Risk Assessments,
• To advocate in Consumer Issues affecting people who have diabetes,
• To provide Health Care Professionals with the latest information about diabetes management, and
• To support Camp Ho Mita Koda and other programs for children with diabetes and their families.

Our services are as varied as each individual’s needs. Office hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. DAGC’s professional staff includes 4 diabetes educators (including a nurse, two dietitians, and a dietetic technician) who are available to answer your questions.

DAGC is proud to be a United Way Services agency.

Membership in DAGC is one way to support its programs and services and to receive special member benefits, like Aronoff Library and Resource Center check-out and "books by mail" privileges.

Other support for DAGC programs and services comes from generous individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations through Contributions, grants, and participation in fundraising events, including the citywide Verizon Wireless Swim for Diabetes, the Promenade gala event, and Golf Outings.

Others have honored DAGC by becoming members of its Endowment Society through making planned gifts as part of their estate planning.

LifeBanc

20600 Chagrin Boulevard

Suite 350

Cleveland , Ohio   44122-5434

Phone:      216/ 752-LIFE (5433)

Toll-free:  888/ 558-LIFE (5433)

Fax:           216/ 751-4204

Email:       info@lifebanc.org

The Mission of LifeBanc

*   To increase organ and tissue donation for those awaiting transplant.

*   To provide community and professional education to people of all

      ages about the need for and the benefits of organ and tissue donation.

*   To respect and support those individuals and families whose generosity

      and compassion make it possible to improve and save the lives of others.

About LifeBanc;

For more than 15 years, LifeBanc has served as the federally designated, nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) for Northeast Ohio. It is the successor of the Committee on Donor Enlistment (CODE), one of the original, seven independent OPOs in the United States. Later known as Organ Recovery, Inc., the agency became LifeBanc in 1986. LifeBanc's staff is responsible for all aspects of the organ and tissue donation process, public and professional education programs, and bereavement services for donor families. LifeBanc serves a population of 4.3 million people and works with more than 80 hospitals throughout 20 counties in Northeast Ohio. LifeBanc is a member of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB).

Along with serving the public, professional community and donor hospitals, LifeBanc provides organs to three transplanting centers: The Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center; Summa Health System - Akron City Hospital Renal Transplant Center; and University Hospitals Case Medical Center of Cleveland. In 2001, LifeBanc consolidated with Mid-America Tissue Center to form LifeBanc Tissue Services, enabling it to ensure the highest quality standards in the recovery of tissue, such as bone, heart valves and ligaments, for use in transplantation. The Tissue Services staff is responsible for tissue recovery, quality assurance and compliance with federal regulations.

LifeBanc has a central office in Cleveland, as well as satellite locations throughout Northeast Ohio.

Center For Families and Children:

216-252-5800 3929

Rocky River Dr

Cleveland, OH 44111, US

Main Office
Starting Point, Cuyahoga County

For Childcare & Early Education
2000 East 9th Street, Suite 1500
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-1301
Tel: 216-575-0061
Fax 216-575-0102
Office Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5. p.m.

www.starting-point.org

Helps Who?
Families of Children who need child care and early education in Cuyahoga, Ashtabula Geauga and Lake Counties

Helps With
· Child care resources and referral
· Linking families with childcare resources
· Improve quality of child care

So That
Children and the community may strengthen early education alternatives, and have safe and healthy kids.

Questions To Ask
· Is this an individual that needs assistance with child care/enrichment program for a child/ren?
· Is this individual interested in working in child care, either their own home or a center, including starting a child care center or

family child care home?
· Is this individual looking for training/classes related to child care/early education?
· Is this individual looking for information on quality care, issues/trends related to early care and education, statistics/data related

to early care and education, or other information related to early care and education programs and services?

ElderCare Link

  http://www.eldercarelink.com/consumerApp1.aspxconsumerApp1

Caring for an elderly loved one at home can be a real challenge - one that often requires the help of qualified outside resources. Whether it's home care, a visiting nurse, or simple household chores, ElderCarelink can help you find qualified assisted living caregivers to meet with your parent's needs - and yours.

About ElderCarelink

ElderCarelink is an internet-based referral service—free to consumers—that specializes in eldercare case matching for elders and their families. ElderCarelink assists families in finding a multitude of services, including assisted living, nursing homes, adult day care, private duty nursing, care management and homecare. With participating providers in all 50 states, ElderCarelink identifies qualified eldercare service providers and product suppliers who meet the specific needs for each family's individual situation.

The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare

General Medicare information

For general Medicare information, ordering Medicare booklets, and information

about health plans, contact 1-800-MEDICARE 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for

assistance. English and Spanish-speaking customer service representatives at

this number can answer questions about the Original Medicare Plan and provide

up-to-date information regarding the health plans available in your area.

http://www.medicare.gov/default.asp

Guardian Medical Monitoring

Call a Representative Now at 1-877-HelpCall (435-7225) Or fill out our online form

http://www.guardianmedicalmonitoring.com

Autism Society of Greater Cleveland
P.O. Box 41066, Brecksville, Ohio 44141 (216) 556-4937

http://www.asgc.org/about.htm

WELCOME ...

ASGC Mission Statement: “To serve the autism community by providing information, coordinating support services, and facilitating communication for the benefit of those with Autism Spectrum Disorders from diagnosis through adulthood.”

Who We Are

The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland (ASGC) is a chapter of the Autism Society of America (ASA).

We are parents, individuals with autism, family members, friends, and professionals who work with individuals with autism.

What We Do

The goal of this Chapter is to help you; parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, and professionals, grow in understanding so that you may comfortably and confidently work together toward brighter futures.

We cannot take your place. You have an important role to play in ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals with autism.

Our efforts are aimed at helping you to make the best decisions possible. We function as a catalyst for change by providing you with support and the very latest information, so that your insight and talents are able to be used to their fullest potential.

We CAN offer:

• Informational meetings
• Educational programs
• Support meetings
• Bimonthly newsletter
• Referral to other resources
• Guest speakers

We CANNOT:

• Pay for services or legal fees
• Take actions on behalf of a parent or group
• Sponsor or endorse particular interventions
• Contribute financially to other advocacy organizations

Cleveland Foodbank address:
15500 South Waterloo Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44110
phone: 216.738.2265
fax: 216.738.1604

http://www.clevelandfoodbank.com/food/default.asp

The Foodbank serves as a clearinghouse for donated and rescued food in the Cleveland area. We solicit donations from local and national food suppliers and manufacturers, and then distribute that food to hunger programs.

Last Year, the Foodbank distributed over 20 million pounds of food to more than 450 hunger programs, which included area food pantries, hot meal programs, shelters, and other agencies such as child-care centers and homes for the elderly. This was enough food for our member agencies to serve over 15 million meals to hungry individuals in our community.

The Foodbank relies on the generosity of thousands of people who donate time, money and food each year to help feed the hungry. Thanks to these supporters, the Foodbank can distribute enough food for four nutritious meals for every dollar donated.

Cleveland

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/

craigslist factsheet

Q: What is craigslist?
A: Local classifieds and forums for 450 cities worldwide - community moderated, and largely free.

Q: What can I find there?
A: Jobs, housing, goods, services, romance, local activities, advice - just about anything really.

Assisted Living Waiver Program

For More Information

Please contact us at:

513-721-7670 or

800-252-0155

TTY/TDD 513-651-0691

http://help4seniors.org/AssistedLivingWaiver.htm

The Assisted Living Waiver Program is an alternative for Nursing Facility Residents and recipients of one of Ohio’s Waiver Medicaid Programs.  The purpose of the waiver is to provide an additional option on the continuum of care for individuals who meet the nursing home level of care criteria and whose needs can be adequately and safely met in a less restrictive setting

PROGRAM ADMISSION/QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver the individual must meet one of the following criteria:

• Be a nursing facility (NF) resident seeking admission to a residential care facility that would remain in an NF for long term care if not for the waiver.

• Be a participant on one of Ohio’s Medicaid Waiver Programs who would move to a NF if not for the Assisted Living Waiver.

In addition to one of the above, the participant must have a documented need for hands on assistance with at least two activities of daily living and also 21 years of age or older.

Caring.com

Helping you help your parents

http://www.caring.com/

Help me

1. find and manage care-giving support
2. get access to my parents' health information
3. figure out if my parent has Alzheimer's
4. understand why driving is such a charged issue
5. keep my parents from getting scammed
6. sort through the Medicare maze

Easter Seals Disability Services

Easter Seals has, for more than 80 years, provided services to children and

adults with disabilities and special needs, and their families.

Northern Ohio

Lorain - Regional Office
1909 North Ridge Road #6
Lorain, Ohio  44055
440.277.7337
1.888.723.5602 toll-free
440.277.7339 fax

Services provided by Easter Seals Northern Ohio:

• Speech-Language Services
• Senior Friends Visitation Program
• Home and Community Based Service

• Recreational Services
• Information & Referrals
• Educational Service

Ms. Debra Smith
Ohio Department of Health
Second Chance Trust Fund
246 N. High St. 7th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Telephone: (614) 644-8492
1-888-745-1511
Fax:(614) 644-0085
Email: SCTF@odh.ohio.gov

Be a hero.

All you have to do is register to be an organ and tissue donor. Because being a donor is being a hero.In Ohio, in 2003, more Ohioans died waiting for an organ transplant than were actual organ donors at the time of their death.

The need for organ, tissue and eye donation is critical. Thousands of your fellow Ohioans can be helped each year through the anatomical gifts of organs, tissue and eyes. Through advanced surgical techniques, a single donor has the potential to save seven lives through organ donation and enhance the quality of life for more than 50 others through tissue and eye donation.

Joining the Ohio Donor Registry helps to ensure that your decision to be a donor is known and carried out. Your family will be informed of your decision to be an organ, tissue and eye donor at the time of your death and asked to provide information about your medical and social history, so it it still important to tell your family about your decision.

Joining the Ohio Donor Registry lets you make the choice to help!

Achievement Centers for Children

Serving children with disabilities for over 66 years

For program information, please contact:
Sally Farwell
sally.farwell@achievementctrs.org
(216) 292-9700 ext.234

Our innovative programs and services focus on the key areas of Family Support, Education, Autism, Therapies and Recreation.

In 2004, we opened our state-of-the-art 38,000 sq. ft. fac, an atrium, outdoor pavilion, accessible paths and multiple play areas. 

The Achievement Centers for Children is a private, non-profit organization. Recognizing that raising a child with a disability can create financial burdens for families, we work with each family to determine affordable, sliding-scale fees in many of our programs and identify community benefits that may offset all or part of the cost of services whenever possible.

Services for Independent Living, Inc. provides services and advocacy which

empower persons with disabilities to lead self-directed and productive lives

in the community.

	BraeBurn Bldg., 25100 Euclid Avenue, Ste.105
	Euclid, OH 44117-2663
	USA

	216-731-1529
	216-731-3083

Services for Independent Living's offices are located in the BraeBurn Building on Euclid Avenue, just west of Babbit Road, in Euclid, Ohio.

Established in 1980, Services for Independent Living, Inc., is a nonprofit independent living center providing services and advocacy for persons with disabilities in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Lorain counties.

The goal of SIL is to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunities and choices available to others in areas such as public access, education, employment, housing, transportation and recreation.

Consumer involvement is the key element of the independent living philosophy. A majority of SIL's board and staff are people with disabilities. What does this mean to people with disabilities interested in independence? It means that our services are provided by people who truly understand disability.

ERIC - Education Resources Information Center

http://www.eric.ed.gov/

Overview

What is ERIC?
ERIC - the Education Resources Information Center - is an online digital library of education research and information. ERIC is sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.

What is ERIC's mission?
The ERIC mission is to provide a comprehensive, easy-to-use, searchable, Internet-based bibliographic and full-text database of education research and information that also meets the requirements of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002

How can I use ERIC?
You can use the ERIC Web site to:

           Search the ERIC database using basic or advanced search options

• Find records of relevant materials
• Manage search criteria and search results
• Link to available full-text materials - PDF in ERIC, or on publishers' Web sites

VETERANS SERVICES COMMISSION - CUYAHOGA COUNTY
1849 Prospect Avenue, 2nd Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Toll Free: 1-866-915-8387
phone: (216) 698-2600

http://vsc.cuyahogacounty.us/

The Veterans Service Commission (formerly known as the Soldiers Relief Commission) was established on May 19, 1886, for the purpose of assisting Honorably Discharged Veterans and their minor children, spouse, and widows, who have met with an unexpected hardship resulting from lack of employment, illness or injury.

While the Veterans Service Commission is not funded by, or associated with the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs , our Service Department assists veterans and their families with VA claims. 

The Veterans Service Commission is legislated by the State of Ohio and funded by Cuyahoga County property taxes.

DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR AND ADULT SERVICES

http://dsas.cuyahogacounty.us/
Reserve Square
1701 East 12th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
216-420-6750 (phone)
(216) 698-6600 (fax)
giannj@odjfs.state.oh.us

The mission of the Department of Senior and Adult Services
is to provide quality in-home and community services to seniors,
disabled and vulnerable adults based on individual need.

Services:

Benefits Checkup

Community Office on Aging

Community Resources

Grandparent/Kinship Care Program

Home Energy Assistance Programs

Home Support Services

Medicaid Benefits

Options for Elders

Adult Protective Services

Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative

http://www.fatherhoodinitiative.cuyahogacounty.us/

310 W. Lakeside Avenue, Suite 500
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216.348.3967
Fax: 216.443.7276