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www.tarryhouse.org Natalie Grier, MSW, LSW (330) 253-6889 nattrry2@yahoo.com Tarry House is a group home with a mission of empowering persons suffering from mental illnesses and psychological disorders, with skills necessary to live as independently as possible. This agency provides counseling, food, shelter, transportation and recreational activities. Tarry House provides residential rehabilitation care for individuals affected by mental illness in a halfway house setting in order to enable those persons to adjust to the community and avoid re-hospitalization. Student placement activities may include case management, transporting clients, intake assessments, documentation, termination assessments, and assisting clients with coping techniques.
12201 Euclid Ave. www.thefreeclinic.org/ Barbara Lewis (216) 707-3466 x 1451 Students are prepared to: Do individual and group therapy, use videotaping and two way mirror capabilities with students learning to give and receive feedback, receive trainings on record keeping and clinical issues (HIV, SAT, and Medical), and professional development training from professionals outside of the agency, exposure to excellent clinicians with a variety of clinical orientations, serve clients with mild-moderate mental illnesses (bipolar, schizophrenia, suicidal ideations), can become HIV testing certified, can do substance abuse intake, weekly intake assessments, and work with the uninsured and underinsured people in the Cleveland area. Students must: Had some clinical experience either through work or internship and be willing to give and receive feedback. The LEAP Program 200 N. Mantua Street Kent, OH 44240 http://www.theleapprogram.net/ David Cooper 330-676-8674 cooper4leap@yahoo.com We provide Special Education instruction and related services to students from individual school districts who require a more specialized educational setting than is available in the public school. Leading every student by modeling positive, healthy behaviors and relationships in a clear, detailed manner with several different approaches; Empowering students to adopt adaptive, constructive roles and coping skills, via role-playing, that will enable them to develop emotionally, socially and academically; Affirming students with regular and frequent performance feedback that will assist them in making appropriate decisions, academically & therapeutically, as well as in choosing directions that will benefit them beyond LEAP; Progressives leaps and reaches across several special education spectrums to supply students with the most effective, innovative and evidence based academic and psychoeducational services The National Youth Advocate Program 30 Northwest Avenue, Suite 120, Bldg A Page 72 Tallmadge, Ohio 44278 www.nyap.org Andrea Banton 330-633-4187 abanton@nyap.org The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) has provided cost effective, community based services and support to children, youth and families since 1978. We offer flexible, creative, outcome based solutions to meet the unique needs of the communities we serve and the individual needs of the youth and families involved in our programs. NYAP in Ohio has served children and families in Ohio since 1978. In keeping with our philosophy of maintaining strong local support for our foster parents and team members, the Ohio program is administered through seven regional office locations: Columbus (Central Ohio); Newark (Eastern Ohio); Cincinnati (Southwestern Ohio); Dayton (Western Ohio); Maumee (Northwestern Ohio); Cleveland (Greater Cleveland Area);
Massillon, Ohio 44646 www.stark.osu.edu/topics/efnep
330-830-7700 ext. 117 330-501-7140 (Mobile) Serving Stark, Summit, Mahoning, Portage & Columbiana County Eating Smart, Being Active (ESBA) is a free program made up of eight education group from a curriculum designed to help low to moderate income families with children make healthier choices. The groups are research-based and delivered with an interactive and hands-on approach. Participants increase skills in decision making related to nutrition, stretching food dollars, increasing physical activity, parenting, food safety and resource management. Each group includes a food tasting to encourage healthy choice options and recipes. Participants receive weekly educational enhancements that encourage skill implementation outside the classroom. Pre and post test in addition to a 24 hour food recall are utilized to measure participant behavior changes. The Summit County office also provides a youth program that provides educational groups targeted at low to moderate income communities. The youth program primarily targets third to sixth grade students but includes ages five to eighteen. Youth programming is delivered in four sessions in the Akron City Schools, community afterschool programs and other in partnership with other local agencies in the Summit County area. Pre and post tests are utilized to measure participant behavior changes. What are the benefits? It costs less than $210 in grant dollars to reach one EFNEP family with 3 to 6 months of intensive, practical nutrition education classes. Preliminary results of a Cost Benefit Analysis in Virginia show that for every $1.00 spent on EFNEP, there is a potential health care savings of $2.00 to $17.00 due to the delayed onset of nutrition-related chronic diseases and conditions among participants. EFNEP, which in 2011 celebrates 42 years of helping families is a proven program that clearly works for the benefit of the nation. The Village Network (formerly Boys’ Village) Page 73 3011 Akron Road Wooster, Ohio 44691
“The mission of The Village Network is to promote responsible living and positive change in troubled children through partnerships with families and communities.” The Village Network offers residential programs, day treatment programs and treatment foster care programs. Locations are available in Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Columbus, Delaware, Lorain, Mount Vernon/Knox County, Newark. Tri County Independent Living Center This field placement is Inactive – Not accepting students until further notice 680 E. Market Street, Suite 205 Akron, OH 44304
Tri County Independent Living Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting people with significant disabilities to live independently and to serve the community at large by helping to create an environment that is accessible to all. Tri County Independent Living Center provides direct services to individuals with significant disabilities and advocacy in the community that results in a greater awareness of disability issues, physical and programmatic accessibility, and systems change. Students have the opportunity to work with the disabled population, and advocacy groups. Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services 280 Northpark Avenue, Suite 1 Warren, OH 44481
This agency’s mission is to deliver quality effective services to those who are eligible for public assistance and social services programs. Included in the services provided are: Ohio Works First, JOBS, Food Stamp programs, Medicaid disability assistance, childcare, and homemaker services. Student placement activities include: case management, determining eligibility requirements, Waiver and Passport programs, conducting home visits, acting as a liaison in the community, and attending workshops. Turning Point Counseling Services 611 Belmont Ave. Youngstown, Ohio 44502 www.turningpointcs.com Nicole Guzzy (330) 744-2991 x 162 The agency mission is to promote the highest quality comprehensive behavioral health care and addiction services designed to restore, improve and enrich the lives of individuals and families. Activities include Psychiatric, Substance Use, Adult, Assessment, Case Management, Intake, and Crisis Intervention. Union Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation Page 74 659 Boulevard Dover, OH 44622 Jessica Kinsey, MSW, LISW-S 330-364-0830 jessicak@unionhospital.org The mission of Union Hospital is to provide excellent quality health care to the community at a competitive price through highly competent people and an integrated provider network Student placement activities include OB clinic assessments, ICU, Step-down, charting, nursing home placements, and referrals. United Disability Services 701 S. Main Street Akron, OH 44311
The mission of United Disabilities Services is to lead in the delivery of high quality, consumer driven services, which support people with disabilities (MR/DD and traumatic brain injury), their families and others, in the attainment of their goals. Programs/ services offered include Sheltered Workshop Program, Sociability Program, Vocational Services Program, Community Employment Services, Toy and Resource Centers, Time for Me Program, Epilepsy Program and transportation services. Student placement activities may include: respite matches, home visits for respite intake, assessment, inter-agency work, client advocacy, documentation, staff meetings, and program assessment. United Way of Wayne County Wooster, OH 44691 www.uwwayneholmes.org/ Brenda Linnick (330) 264-5576 Improving lives in Wayne County requires partnerships. United Way of Wayne County works with community organizations, developing measurable solutions to serve those most in need. University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Little Forest Med. Ctr.) 797 East Market Street Akron, OH 44305
Care First is a nursing home serving the MR/DD and geriatric population. Student interns may participate in care planning, community resource referral, and meeting participation. Urban Ounce of Prevention Services Inc. 1735 S. Hawkins Ave. Suite B Akron, Ohio 44320-4055 http://www.urbanounceofpreventionservices.org/ Gerald Unison (330) 867-5400 uops@uops.org Urban Ounce of Prevention Services' mission is to address health-related problems and social ills of inner-city families. It is our philosophy that to be effective, community-based organizations must consider the cultural lifestyles, attitudes, feelings and beliefs of the population that they serve. Urban Ounce of Prevention Services, Inc. is a non-profit community-based organization that has served the Summit County community since 1990. Our agency specializes in quality health and wellness services that focus on promoting the well-being of inner-city families .The agency is certified for Prevention and Treatment Services by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS). Page 75 Veteran Administration Medical Center (VAMC) 10701 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106
The VA’s mission is to provide good health care for veterans. The staff is to meet the needs of veterans and improving outcomes such as increasing the length and quality of life. The VA offers many specialty areas such as: Women’s Addictive Behavior Program, Stress Recovery Center, Dual Diagnostic Unit, Community Residential Care, Transcend (for Vietnam Veterans), and Psychiatric services. The student would have the opportunity to facilitate group therapy, individual therapy, participate in outreach projects, conduct research, case management, intake assessments, and conduct interagency referrals. VA mission is “to care for him, who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and orphan.” These words, spoken by Abraham Lincoln, reflect the philosophy and principles that guide the VA in everything we do. Victim Assistance Program (VAP) 150 Furnace Street Akron, OH 44304
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 . VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 600 East Granger Road, Suite 100 Cleveland, Ohio 44131 www.vitas.com Roberta Baioni 216.706.2100 Roberta.Baioni@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 led 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. Page 76 The Cleveland program opened in 2007 and serves patients in 9 counties including Cuyahoga, Lake, Portage, Geauga, Lorain, Summit, Stark, Medina, and Wayne. VITAS Mission 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:
Wadsworth Pointe HOME 540 Great Oaks Trail Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
Wadsworth Pointe is a licensed nursing home and assisted living facility. This facility has 64 dual certified skilled nursing beds and 7 assisted living beds. The facility provides rehabilitation and custodial care to its residents. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care possible to all those we are privileged to serve. This entails a continued commitment to always maintain the highest standards of care. Facility services include: skilled nursing care; physical, occupational and speech therapies; and a secure dementia unit. Student learning opportunities in the social work department include a range of activities. Students may participate in the following activities as appropriate: conduct psychosocial assessments; provide emotional support; learn behavior management skills; learn communication skills; become a patient and family advocate; gain information in community resources; participate in an interdisciplinary team; and assist residents and families with discharge planning.
195 Wadsworth Road Wadsworth, OH 44281-9505
Wadsworth-Rittman is a community hospital that provides quality, cost-effective health care regardless of race, creed, or economic status. Student activities may include patient psychosocial assessment, discharge plan development, and interdisciplinary team meeting attendance. Agency prefers contact by phone-not accepting students until further notice. Wayne County Adult Protective Services 356 W. North Street PO Box 76 Wooster, OH 44691 www.services4aging.org/protecting/adultProtectiveServices.asp Susan Sigmon 800-421-7277 ext. 3342 CPS is a division of Wayne County DHS and provides protective services for the elderly. The agency strives to empower, support, educate, and advocate for clients, and to act as a resource for other community agencies by offering services to those in need. Programs and services offered include: Adult Protective Services, day care, transportation services, Health Check, Healthy Start, and prenatal care programs. Student field opportunities may include: Adult Protective Services home visits and client benefit application assistance. Wayne County Board of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities 1700 B Old Mansfield Road Wooster, OH 44691
The Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) is an agency serving Wayne County residents with disabilities. The mission of the WCBDD, in partnership with enrollees, families, staff, and the community, is to provide choice and options based on individual and family preferences enabling a quality of life satisfying to the individual in learning, living, working, and participation in the community. This agency serves the multi-handicapped, developmentally disabled population of Wayne County through early intervention pre-school services, respite care, residential and sheltered workshop services. Wayne County Children Services 2534 Burbank Road Wooster, OH 44691
The mission of CSB is to provide supportive services that will strengthen and preserve families in the community and to protect the abused, neglected and dependent children of Wayne County. Services offered include: adoption services, foster care, parenting education classes, visiting nurse services, protective services, prevention services, expectant parent counselling, and abuse/neglect investigation. Student activities may include home visits, school visits, court hearing attendance, parenting class attendance, visit supervision, case plan development, and documentation. Wayne County Department of Job and Family Services P.O. Box 76 North Street (356 W. North St.) Wooster, OH 44691
Our mission is to help improve and enrich the lives of those we touch by providing financial, social and educational services; to empower, encourage and assist in every opportunity for self-sufficiency, respect and independence. Page 78 Western Stark Medical Clinic 820 Amherst Road, N.E. Massillon, Ohio 44646
The agency provides medical/dental services for the homeless of Stark County. 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. West View Manor 1715 Mechanicsburg Road Wooster, OH 44691
West View Manor is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Northern Ohio District Church of the Brethren whose main mission is to foster, maintain and operate a Christian Retirement Community that provides older adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel. Services provided include a continuum of care—assisted living, skilled nursing, assessment, and discharge planning. Witness Victim Service Center 310 West Lakeside Avenue, Suite 300 Cleveland, Ohio 44113 http://ja.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/wvsc-new.aspx Jakolya Gordon 216-348-4398 jgordon@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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