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V  olunteer and Bereavement Services Manager VITAS Innovative Hospice Care[See also Aging] 600 East Granger Road, Suite 100 Cleveland, Ohio 44131
216.706.2100 www.vitas.com Hospice Care and Services VITAS (pronounced VEE-tahss) Innovative Hospice Care® is the nation’s oldest and largest hospice provider, providing end-of-life care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. We work with patients and families to provide comfort and preserve dignity in the face of terminal illness. We provide comprehensive hospice services, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support for patients and bereavement support for families. These services are delivered by an interdisciplinary team comprised of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and volunteers. We are lea by our VITAS Values: Patients and families come first, We take care of each other, I’ll do my best today and do even better tomorrow, and I am proud to make a difference.
We are a growing family of hospices providing the highest quality human services, products and case management to terminally ill and other appropriate patients and their families with measurable advantages for the patient, the family, the medical community, the employee, and the stockholder. VITAS Vision For over 30 years, VITAS has advocated for the rights of terminally ill patients and their families. We believe that patients should be apprised of their clinical prognosis and be involved in the decision-making process that determines how their end-of-life care is provided. Social Work Student Practicum Social Work students have an opportunity to participate in both clinical and administrative activities including:
Attending interoffice trainings on issues related to end of life care Western Stark Medical Clinic- Community Health 820 Amherst Road N.E. Massillon, Ohio 44646
Western Stark Medical Clinic provides the following services: social services, medical and dental care, testing, referrals, health education, medication assistance, healthcare for the homeless, women’s wellness program, and vision care. Opportunities exist for a macro level placement for students interested in grant writing and working at the organizational level to assist in provision of services for the homeless. Opportunities also exist for micro interventions for students wishing some direct practice experiences including: intake, assessment, interviewing, etc. An intern could gain valuable experience in housing and homeless programs, program development, medication assistance and assistance in obtaining Medicaid and SSI, etc. Housing Services Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Resident Support Services 100 West Cedar Street Akron, Ohio 44307
The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is committed to building stronger neighborhoods by providing attractive, safe and affordable housing options and professional services for all eligible Summit County families, elderly and individuals with special needs in partnership with the greater community. H. M. Life Opportunity Services 1815 W. Market Street, Suite 102 Akron, OH 44313
H. M. Life Opportunity Services provides low cost transitional housing and supportive services to homeless, low income, single-parent families with a goal of economic and emotional self-sufficiency within a 2-year period. 
Jewish Family Service- Aging/Gerontology/Community Planning/Housing 750 White Pond Drive Akron, Ohio 44320
Jewish Family Service is a nonprofit agency that provides counseling, case management, and community education to seniors and their families, beginning at age 45. This agency serves both the Jewish and non-Jewish community in Summit County and is funded in part by United Way. This organization has a grant funded program for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Seniors. This program is growing fast and an intern is needed to work with these seniors. A second project is in collaboration with Akron Metropolitan Housing to work with seniors in of their apartment buildings. An intern is needed to work with this project International Asian Services In Action, Inc. 730 Carrol Street Akron, OH 44304
207 E. Tallmadge Avenue Akron, OH 44310
International Institute of Akron is a non-profit agency that provides services to the foreign-born in Akron and the Summit County, Ohio community. Our mission is to contribute to the well being of our community by creating and implementing programs and services to assist the foreign born to integrate into our society, to promote public awareness of the value of ethnic diversity, and to encourage international communication. Mental Health or Community Mental Health Akron General Medical Center [See also Health] 400 Wabash Ave. Akron, Ohio 44307
Ann Haas (330) 344-6000 ahaas@agmc.org This is a metropolitan general-care hospital in which social workers serve as consultants to other disciplines, regarding mental health needs of patients and their families, as well as provides direct patient/family care. Additionally, social workers assist the team with discharge planning.
246 Northland Dr. Medina, Ohio 44256
Alternative Paths is a non-profit behavioral health organization dedicated to providing an array of services to meet the needs of Medina, County residents. Activities include Psychiatric, Adult, Assessment, Case Management, Intake, Community Organization and Crisis Intervention. Beech Brook [See also Child Welfare] 3737 Lander Road Cleveland, OH 44124 www.beechbrook.org
The mission of this agency is to advance the emotional well-being and self-sufficiency of children, youth, and families by providing effective, innovative behavioral health, permanency, educational and related services, and by serving a strong voice for children, youth and families. Beech Brook is a contract agency of the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County. Services include; campus-based treatment, education and prevention family health programs, education and prevention early child hood services, homes for children and teens, community-based treatment. Cambridge Behavioral Hospital 66755 State Street Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Cambridge Behavioral Hospital is a 66 Bed Acute Inpatient Hospital serving adults diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse disorders, licensed by ODMH and certified by The Joint Commission. Cambridge Behavioral Hospital is owned by a larger corporation based out of Florida, called Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe owns many hospitals around the United States with Cambridge being one of the premier hospitals. We serve adults in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting, who have a primary diagnosis of mental health; and often a secondary diagnosis of substance abuse. A student on our team would be taught to adequately and thoroughly complete bio psychosocial assessments; engage in the treatment planning process; facilitate individual, group and family therapy; and be an active member of our multidisciplinary treatment team. Evening & Weekend hours are available after a couple of weeks of shadowing and working with day team. Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health- Community Mental Health [See also Family Services] 4641 Fulton Drive NW Canton, OH 44718
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
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. Christian Children’s Home of Ohio* [See also Child Welfare] 2685 Armstrong Road Wooster, OH 44691
This agency is a residential treatment facility for adolescents. The population served is children ages 6-18 with an IQ of 80 or above. The home functions as an open residential facility. Referrals for placement come from human service agencies, Children Services Boards, juvenile courts, churches, and Children and Family First Councils. Adoption Services are included. Coleman Behavioral Health- Community Mental Health 400 W. Tuscarawas St. Suite 200 Canton, Ohio 44702 Amanda Zantow 330-676-6949 amanda.zantow@coleman-professional.com Coleman Behavioral Health – Stark County serves adults with severe and persistent mental illness through award-winning services provided by our trained and licensed staff members. Through our Stark County office, we provide psychiatric, counseling and psychotherapy, and case management services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness in the Greater Canton area. Coleman Behavioral Health Stark also offers employment services, vocational evaluation, and situational assessment, job coaching and professional vocational placement to individuals with disabilities. Coleman Behavioral Health is a program of Coleman Professional Services, a nationally recognized not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs that improve the lives of individuals, families and businesses in Northeast Ohio.
1731 Grace Avenue, NE Canton, OH 44705
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. Coleman Professional Services- Community Mental Health 5982 Rhodes Road Kent, OH 44240
Offices located in Summit, Portage, Stark, and Trumball County. Coleman Professional Services is a private, outpatient organization where people receive the least restrictive, most effective means of treatment for mental health, addition recovery and personal growth issues. The agency is committed to providing quality, effective behavioral health services in the most cost-efficient way. Services include psychiatric services for adults, adolescents and children; case management; residential services; community integration; crisis residential services; individual and group counseling and psychotherapy, vocational counseling; Employee Assistance Program and 24-hour crisis intervention services. Community Health Center- Community Mental Health [See also Substance Abuse] 725 E. Market Street Akron, OH
Social service agency that primarily treats addiction disorders. The agency’s mission is committed to enhancing the quality of life by providing a diverse, holistic continuum of care. Our innovative, effective and client-centered services include: chemical dependency, health care and wellness programs that are responsible to the needs of the community. Community Mental Health Care, Inc.- Community Mental Health [See also Substance Abuse] 201 Hospital Drive Dover, OH 44622
This agency provides quality mental health and substance abuse services through a broad range of cost-effective therapeutic services that promote and enhance the well-being of the individual. Community Support Services- Community Mental Health 150 Cross Street Akron, Ohio 44311
CSS is a non-profit mental health corporation, established in 1988. Their purpose is to provide programs and services to the citizens of Summit County who are most in need of mental health services. It is a contract agency of the Alcohol and Drug Addictions and Mental Health Services Board. It provides comprehensive mental health services designed to help chronically mentally disabled clients function in the community (i.e. case management, emergency services, vocational training, residential services, psychiatric support and day treatment.) Student opportunities may include completing client social histories, maintaining a client caseload, and attending staff meetings. C ornerstone Wellness Center 120 W Washington St #3B, Medina, OH 44256
Cornerstone Wellness Center is a nonprofit organization engaging in community outreach programs and collaborating with community organizations to fill service gaps in areas such as providing food assistance, supporting families affected by an autism diagnosis, leading organization on community-wide anti-bullying activities, providing prevention education to alert health care providers and adults over 60 of the unique vulnerability older adults face with medication and alcohol related problems, and developing and implementing programs for youth at risk. Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties- Community Mental Health 2285 Benden Drive Wooster, OH 44691
The Center is a full service comprehensive community mental health center. Students would be working with adults with severe mental illness. D & E Counseling Center- Community Mental Health [See also Family Services] 711 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio 44502
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. Greenleaf Family Center- Mental Health 580 Grant Street Akron, Ohio 44211
An experienced foundation student will be considered but prefers a concentration year student. Possibly two students accepted each academic year. Foundation student – shadow therapists, work on development of programs such as the couples group, and work on connecting clients to community resources. During the second half of the placement a foundation year student could take on a small caseload with supervision. Concentration student- shadow therapist for a time and then begin to take on clients of their own with supervision and guidance from field instructor. Concentration student also will have the possibility of co-leading groups. Greenleaf Family Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) social service organization that has served families since 1912. Beginning as the Charity Organization Society of Akron, Greenleaf opened under the auspices of Goodyear founder F. A. Seiberling and Firestone founder Harvey Firestone. The original mission of 100 years ago continues today as Greenleaf Family Center endeavors to strengthen families in our community through counseling, education, and support. Through 19 different programs, Greenleaf Family Center serves nearly 8,000 individuals annually who face the challenges of daily living and personal crises that arise from a variety of problems, including personal adjustment, marital problems, teenage parenting, alcohol and drug addictions, financial instability, school adjustment and lack of employment. Services include: Individual, Family and Group Counseling, Tri-County Employee Assistance Program, Educational Programs, Family Support Programs, Financial Services for Families, an Employment Assessment Program, Community Services for the Deaf, At-Risk Youth, as well as, School-Based Programs. The agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation, certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health as an outpatient mental health facility, is a member of the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers, as well as the Alliance for Children and Families. Mission: Greenleaf Family Center strengthens families in our community through counseling, education and support. Heartland Behavioral Health 3000 Erie St. South Massillon, Ohio 44648
Founded in 1898, Heartland Behavioral Healthcare (HBH) provides inpatient care for acutely mentally ill adults from northeastern Ohio. Services include evaluations, intensive psychiatric care, recovery, psychiatry, psychology, social services, patient education, occupational and recreational therapy and work evaluation. In addition, our community support network and child and family services programs provide services to clients and their families residing in the community. Marymount Hospital Behavioral Health Services- Mental Health/Community Mental Health 12300 McCrocken Road Garfield Heights, OH 44125
This program is affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic and provides a wide array of mental health services including inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient and EAO programs. The hospital serves the greater Cuyahoga County area. LSW required. N AMI Summit County Site location 150 Crosst Street Akron, OH 44311 http://www.nami.org/ Leslie Paulette Stoyer 330-252-1188 namiesummit@att.net NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need. NAMI is the foundation for hundreds of NAMI State Organizations, NAMI Affiliates and volunteer leaders who work in local communities across the country to raise awareness and provide essential and free education, advocacy and support group programs. Directory: dotAsset dotAsset -> The British state and slavery dotAsset -> Torsten Feys European University Institute (Florence) Prepaid tickets to ride to the New World: the New York Continental Conference and transatlantic steerage fares 1885-1895 dotAsset -> 2016 Bradley University crest research Internship Program dotAsset -> Undergraduate and graduate field opportunities combined dotAsset -> To Change an Extension # on a ip telephone Set please note: An Extension # being assigned to an ip phone must already be programmed dotAsset -> Curriculum vitae jonathan scott lee dotAsset -> E-train AppFest Teacher’s Aid Apps Download 434.61 Kb. Share with your friends:
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