Holmes County Board of MR/DD [See also Family Services]
8001 TR 574
Holmesville, Ohio 44633
www.oacbmrdd.org/
Tracy J. Kolarovsky (330) 674-8045 x 233
This is a family-oriented program which maximizes the potential, develops the independence, educates and supports all individuals with special needs and their families through a choice of progressive, diverse, and personalized programs and services in a safe, secure environment. Activities include School-Based, Elders, MR/DD, Adult, Adolescent, Assessment, Intake and Ongoing Services.
Koinonia Homes, Inc.
6161 Oak Tree Blvd. Ste 400
Independence, OH 44131
www.koinoniahomes.org/
Nancy Disbrow (216) 588-8777 x 107; 1-877-398-4770 ; Fax # 216-588-5670
KOINONIA is a non-profit organization that provides residential, day and vocational support services to people with developmental disabilities throughout Cuyahoga County. Koinonia serves adults with mental retardation/developmental disabilities, including those with dual diagnosis (MH/MR) in group homes and supportive living arrangements.
KOINONIA MEANS COMMUNITY (coin-o-NEE-yah) is a rich, complex word of Greek origin. Community, partnership and generous sharing are at the heart of the word. When translated into English, it means fellowship.
Portage County Board of MR/DD
2606 Brady Lake Rd.
Ravenna, OH 44266
www.pcbmrdd.org/
Gina Brown 330-297-4107
The mission of the Portage County Board of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities is to ensure the availability of programs, services, and supports that assist eligible individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities in choosing and achieving a life of increasing capability such that they can live, work, and socialize in the community, and to assist and support the families of these individuals in achieving this objective.
Stark County Board of MR/DD *Not currently taking students for field
2950 Whipple Ave N.W.
Canton, Ohio 44708
www.starkmrdd.org/
Sandra Bowers (330) 479-7743 bowerss@starkmrdd.org
The mission of the Board of MR/DD is to enable people with developmental disabilities to maximize their potential within the community. Activities include Nursing Home, Psychiatric, Elders, Assessment, Case Management, Intake and Ongoing Care.
Domestic Violence or Crisis Intervention
C uyahoga County[See also Criminal Justice]
Witness Victim Service Center
310 W. Lakeside Avenue Suite 300
Cleveland, OH 44113
http://ja.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/wvsc-new.aspx
Jill Smialek 216-443-7347 jsmialek@cuyahogacounty.us
Mission Statement: Since 1974, the Cuyahoga County Witness/Victim Service Center has protected crime victims' rights to receive advocacy, information, and access to community services.
Overview: Ohio law provides victims with specific rights. The Witness/Victim Service Center promotes and preserves the rights of crime victims, including:
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The right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect
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The right to be informed concerning the criminal justice process
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The right to be heard in certain criminal court proceedings
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The right to protection from intimidation and harm
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The right to preservation of property and employment
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The right to referral to available community resources
The Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center (DVAC) [See Also Domestic Violence]
The Mission of Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center is to empower individuals, educate the community and advocate for justice to end domestic violence and child abuse.
Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center provides services for adults, teens, children and families for domestic violence and child abuse related trauma. DVCAC offers these services by providing trauma-informed care.
Shaker Boulevard Site
11811 Shaker Blvd. Suite 220
Cleveland, OH 44120-1965
www.bellflowercenter.org
Cheryl Groner 216-229-2420
Laura Ross 216-688-7295 lross@dvcac.org
Every Woman’s House
Gault Liberty Center
104 Spink Street
Wooster, OH 44691
www.everywomanshouse.org
Gina Patterson 330-263-6021 pattersong@steps-ewh.org
The mission of this agency is to prevent sexual assault and domestic violence. The House offers a shelter and related services for women and children from domestic violence situations. Field activities include Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention and School-Based Intervention.
Family & Community Services of Portage County, Inc. [See also Family Services]
705 Oakwood Street
Ravenna, OH 44266
www.portagefamilies.org
Laura Mann 330-678-3911 x 46
The mission of this agency is to lessen the scope of domestic violence in Portage County. Safer Futures offers shelter and support services by providing safety, education and resources to individuals, families, and communities seeking freedom from Domestic Violence.
Info Line, Inc. [See also Family Services]
703 South Main Street, Suite 211
Akron, Ohio 44311
www.infolineinc.org
Mary Raitano 330-315-0211 mraitano@infolineinc.org
Info Line, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose central purpose is to provide access to the human service delivery system for people in need. The Information & Referral (I&R) service answers over 75,000 incoming telephone calls each year, connecting individuals and families to the human service delivery system. The extensive database of service providers totals over 1,100 listings and is constantly being updated and kept current. This 2-1-1 number links those in need to emergency food assistance, health care, education opportunities, employment and income support, and mental health counseling are among the many types of services. The telephone lines are open and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A field placement at Info Line in the 2-1-1 Information and Referral Department would provide students with a wealth of information and knowledge about the services, programs and agencies in Summit County. Our resource database currently has information on approximately 7,000 services at over 1200 agencies that serve Summit County residents. Interning with 2-1-1 Information and Referral would also give students experience in interviewing clients, assessing situations and
Summit County Common Pleas Court- Domestic Relations [See also Criminal Justice and Family Services]
209 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308
www.summitcpccourt.net/
Susan Tucker, 330-643-2359 stucker@drcourt.org
The domestic Court provides legal resolution for family conflict through mediation, social service evaluations, assessment, referrals as well as litigation. Student activities include Assessment, Case Management, Intake, and Crisis Intervention.
Victim Assistance Program (VAP)
150 Furnace Street
Akron, OH 44304
www.victimassistanceprogram.org/
Mellissa Gant 330-376-0040 mgants@victimassistanceprogram.org
The Victim Assistance Program of Summit County is one of the oldest victim advocate programs in the United States. The program has pioneered victim services both locally and nationally. VAP has the goal of offering comprehensive services to all victims of violent crimes. VAP services offer information and referral services, community and professional education, identification of victims and their needs, victim advocacy throughout the criminal justice system, and supportive counselling to crime victims. Students may be involved in one or more of the following services: crisis intervention, assistance with victim reparation, emergency food, medical and dental assistance, in-service forms, credit card replacement, referrals to community services, and community education. In-service training is provided. In order to benefit more fully from this experience, students should arrange their schedules so that they can spend at least part of the practicum hours at the agency during office hours of 8am-4pm .
Family Services
Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau – PACT
22001 Fairmount Blvd.
Shaker Heights, OH 44118
www.bellefairejcb.org/
Gabriella Trybus (216) 932-2800 trybusg@bellefairejcb.org
PACT, Parents and Children Together, is a family preservation and home-based family-centered service based on the premise that we cannot help children until we help their parents. Therefore, the entire family is considered the client. The PACT approach rests on the belief that the best place for a child is with the family as long as safety is not compromised. The PACT staff works intensively with parents to support change and empowerment, and with referral and community sources to maintain change. Bellefaire will take several MSW students in various capacities in the residential, adoption, and child welfare areas. Hours are flexible.
Catholic Charities Community Services of Summit County
812 Biruta Street
Akron, OH 44307
www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org/summit
Mary Kase (330) 762-2961 x 232 mkase@clevelandcatholiccharities.org
For over 75 years, Catholic Charities Community Services has offered a unique blend of programming to address the societal needs of the young, the disabled, the elderly and the poor of Summit County. Our basic needs programs include a hot meal program, a food pantry and an emergency assistance program. Our programs for the disabled include the eight week Summer Fun Day Camps for children and our Recreational Respite program for adults offered one weekend each month at Camp Christopher in Bath, OH. Summit Adult Day Services serves 75-90 clients Monday-Friday in our Biruta Street location. Our Bullying Prevention Outreach, Mentoring, Hispanic Services and Counseling programs are available to help youth and families achieve their potential through positive interaction, community building and outreach.
Catholic Charities Services - Geauga County
10771 Mayfield Road
Chardon, OH 44024
www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org/cccs/geauga.htm
Erin Johnson (440) 285-3537
Catholic Charities offers services to children and families, the elderly, and adolescents. Individual counseling is available along with community support services. The agency is an affiliation of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. This agency carries out the mission of helping others and serving in conjunction with a Christian attitude. LSW preferred.
Catholic Charities of Parmadale
6753 State Road
Parma, Ohio 44134
http://www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org/parmadaleinstitute/
Joan Hinkelman 440-843-5535 jmhinkelman@clevelandcatholiccharities.org
Catholic Charities of Parmadale offers adolescent intensive residential treatment services in a secure, trauma-sensitive environment; Community-Based Family Services, which offer a range of mental health services provided in the client’s home; Outpatient Mental Health Services, which offers outpatient mental health assessment and counseling for children, adults and families; Chemical Dependency Services, which include assessments, intensive outpatient, non-intensive outpatient, or residential treatment programs, for adults or youth; Birth Parent, Foster Care and Adoption Services, which includes assistance with licensing and placement, training, consultation, as well as case management.
Catholic Charities of Wayne County
521 Beall Ave.
Wooster, Ohio 44691
www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org/cccs/wayne.htm
Bob Hurdle (330) 262-7840 x 11
Comprehensive counseling services are provided to children, adults, couples, families and group. Mission is to serve ALL people of Wayne county with compassion, dignity & respect, having special emphasis on the poor and needy, and to advocate for social justice.
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health [See also Community Mental Health]
4641 Fulton Drive NW
Canton, OH 44718
www.casrv.org/
Chris Warsinskey (330) 433-6075 rwarinskey@casrv.org
This agency’s mission is to provide community mental services to assist children, families and communities in achieving their maximum potential. Child and Adolescent Service Center strives to empower the family using a strengths-based perspective. Services offered include mental health services, and child-centered and family-focused services. CASC’s vision is hope, happiness, safety and a healthy environment for all children and families. They aspire to be the national leader in developing and providing innovative services, training and research in children’s mental health. Activities include School-based, Assessment, and Children/teen services. LSW preferred.
Child Guidance Center/Family Solutions- Community Mental Health [See also Family Services]
18 North Forge Street
Akron, OH 44302
www.cgfs.org/
Patricia Roy 330-762-0591 roypa@cgfs.org
We are a comprehensive mental health agency effectively serving over 4,000 children and 1,000 adults annually in our community. We encourage positive change by supporting strengths, teaching skills, and encouraging each individual's ability to find solutions that work. Prevention services are a high priority within our comprehensive system of care woven around the individual. Our services are designed to wrap around the collective mental health needs of child, family, and adult with prevention and education processes-leading to treatment strategies and options for those we serve.
Cleveland Clinic Foundation ^- P87 [See also Health]
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
www.clevelandclinic.org/
Cathy Sabo 216-442-1614 saboc@ccf.org
The goal of the Social Work Department at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation is to assist patients and families in achieving improved health outcomes by reducing the social and emotional obstacles that interfere with the patient’s and family’s effective use of health resources. Student activities include Child Welfare, Nursing Home, Substance Abuse, HIV, Assessment, Discharge Planning, Intake and Crisis Intervention. This placement will require that the student participate in a minimum of 24 field hours per week. It provides placement in a comprehensive medical setting.
Coleman Outreach Services, Inc. [See also Community Mental Health]
1731 Grace Avenue, NE
Canton, OH 44705 www.colemancenter.org/
Sarah Kline (330) 452-1137, ext. 315
The mission of the Coleman Corporation is to facilitate and support the efforts of families in achieving and maintaining independence, security and personal well being.
Community Services of Stark County, Inc.
625 Cleveland Avenue, N.W.
Canton, OH 44702
www.communityservicesofstark.org/
Michelle Chaido (330) 455-0374 mchaido@ml.csstark.com
We, the Community Services of Stark County, Inc., in keeping with social and moral tradition, serve all persons with dignity and respect. Through direct service, counseling and advocacy, we are committed to empowering individuals and families to enhance the quality of their lives. Services include counseling; adoption; maternity programs; special needs adoption; emergency assistance, consultation, education and prevention; community and school outreach; housing and rape crisis.
C ommon Ground Family Services
12 Southwest Avenue
Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
http://fvmsinc.net/
Chris Derry 330-630-1868 chrisderry@cgfs.ohio.org
Serving families and children in Summit County and throughout Northeast Ohio! Working hard to meet the needs of our customers, FVMS is in the process of making significant changes to serve you better. Common Ground Family Services offers on-site and off-site visitation, mediation/conflict resolution, couples and family counseling, parent coordination, custody and home evaluations, and co-parenting skills coaching/classes.
Cornerstone of Hope 5905 Brecksville Road
Independence, Ohio 44131
http://www.cornerstoneofhope.org/
Megan Sprenger 216-524-4673 megan@cornerstoneofhope.org
Cornerstone of Hope is dedicated to providing support, education, and hope for grieving children, teens and adults.
D & E Counseling Center [See also Community Mental Health]
711 Belmont Ave.
Youngstown, Ohio 44502
www.dandecenter.com/
Sande Miller (330) 793-2487 x 213
D&E Counseling Center is a comprehensive behavior health treatment organization specializing in child, adolescent and family care. D&E Center has provided services since 1970. As a child adolescent behavioral health care provider we work with those up to their 18th birthdays.
Family and Community Services of Portage County [See also Domestic Violence/Crisis Intervention]
705 Oakwood Street Suite 221
Ravenna, OH 44266
www.portagefamilies.org/
Laura Mann (330) 678-3911
This is the largest social service agency in Portage County with several sites. It is a diverse multi-service agency meeting the needs of the economically disadvantaged people of Portage County. Services include housing programs; homeless outreach; individual, family and group counseling; consumer credit counseling; youth services; early intervention; emergency services; school based services; and parenting groups.
Family Service Agency
535 Marmion Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44502
www.familyservicesagency.com
Joseph F. Caruso, 330-782-5664
This agency is a non-profit, multi-services agency serving greater Youngstown area. Services include counseling, family financial education, rape information and counseling, employee assistance, kinship care, guardianship (senior citizens) and homeless, runaway shelter. Macro field experience is in administration.
Forum Health
Northside Medical Center – Emergency [See also Community Health]
500 Gypsy Lane
P.O. Box 240
Youngstown, Ohio 44504
www.forumhealth.com
Mary Missos (330) 884-3521
The mission of the agency is to enhance the health status of the communities they serve. A collaboration of doctors, nurses, social workers, and other agency professionals work toward the best interests of the client. Activities include Nursing Home Placement Process, Adoption, Crisis Intervention, Psychiatric, Elders, Substance Use, HIV (on limited basis) and Adult through Child Services. Main focus includes Assessment, Discharge, and Case Management.
Holmes County Board of MR/DD [See also Developmental Disabilities]
8001 TR 574
Holmesville, Ohio 44633
www.oacbmrdd.org/
Tracy J. Kolarovsky (330) 674-8045 x 233
This is a family-oriented program which maximizes the potential, develops the independence, educates and supports all individuals with special needs and their families through a choice of progressive, diverse, and personalized programs and services in a safe, secure environment. Activities include School-Based, Elders, MR/DD, Adult, Adolescent, Assessment, Intake and Ongoing Services.
H olmes County Department of
Job and Family Services
85 N. Grant Street
Millersburg, OH 44654
http://www.co.holmes.oh.us/job_&_family_services/
Stephanie Geib 330-674-1111 geibs@odjfs.state.oh.us
The department provides government mandated services for financial assistance, food stamps, health care, employment training, and adult and children‘s services. Social services include transportation for medical services and day care. Children‘s services include adoption, abuse and neglect, and investigation and protective services. The OWF, Medicaid, Healthy Start/Healthy Families, Disability Assistance, Food Stamp program, and PRC are all administered out of this office. Also provides Workforce Development Services including: Employment and training services to eligible underemployed workers; displaced workers; homemakers; and youth
Info Line, Inc. [See also Crisis Intervention]
703 South Main Street, Suite 211
Akron, Ohio 44311
www.infolineinc.org
Mary Raitano 330-315-0211 mraitano@infolineinc.org
Info Line, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose central purpose is to provide access to the human service delivery system for people in need. The Information & Referral (I&R) service answers over 75,000 incoming telephone calls each year, connecting individuals and families to the human service delivery system. The extensive database of service providers totals over 1,100 listings and is constantly being updated and kept current. This 2-1-1 number links those in need to emergency food assistance, health care, education opportunities, employment and income support, and mental health counseling are among the many types of services. The telephone lines are open and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A field placement at Info Line in the 2-1-1 Information and Referral Department would provide students with a wealth of information and knowledge about the services, programs and agencies in Summit County. Our resource database currently has information on approximately 7,000 services at over 1200 agencies that serve Summit County residents. Interning with 2-1-1 Information and Referral would also give students experience in interviewing clients, assessing situations and providing referrals and information. Interns needed between the hours of 9 a.m. -7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lake Geauga Center [See also Substance Abuse]
9083 Mentor Avenue
Mentor, OH 44060
www.co.geauga.oh.us
Steve Roos (440) 205-2675
This agency offers drug and alcohol assessments; individual, family and group counseling; intensive out-patient, residential and aftercare programs. LSW preferred
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