Resident Support Services

100 West Cedar Street

Akron, Ohio 44307 www.akronhousing.org

Jeanne Shea 330-762-9631 jshea@akronhousing.org

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. kron, OH 44303

www.umadaod.com

Jennifer Moree-Brown 330-379-3467 x126 moreebrown@aol.com

Akron UMADAOP provides substance abuse and HIV / AIDS prevention services which incorporate a wide variety of activities targeted to minority populations in Summit County. The philosophy is that substance abuse education, prevention and treatment efforts must be culturally specific if the needs of the minority community are to be addressed. Its mission is to increase awareness regarding the damaging effects of substance abuse and provide information to reduce the spread of HIV / AIDS. Student field opportunities may include facilitation of a women’s group, early intervention with children, planning of children’s activities, interaction with other community prevention / treatment agencies, client intake and referral.

6715 Tippecanoe Road

Canfield, Ohio 44406

http://www.allcaringhospice.com/

Katie Fekey 330.286.3435 kfeketyach@gmail.com

The mission of All Caring Hospice is to understand and help guide our patients' quest for a rewarding quality of life in their final days and to help their circle of family and friends support them in life and grieve for them in death. All Caring pledges to provide expert hospice care for the comfort and dignity of the terminally ill by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. We strive to provide individuals facing death and grief expert care that provides a sense of personal worth.

All Caring Hospice serves as a resource to the community for end-of-life care and related issues and seeks to provide care for all appropriate patients and families who need hospice services regardless of their ability to pay. Coverage area includes: Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, and Trumbull counties.
Alternative Paths

246 Northland Dr.

Medina, Ohio 44256

http://www.alternativepaths.org/

Alternative Paths, Inc. is a private, non-profit agency established in 1989 in Medina County to provide an array of outpatient behavioral healthcare services. As our mission states, Alternative Paths, Inc. is dedicated to providing an array of quality behavioral healthcare services designed to meet the needs of residents of Medina County and surrounding areas.

When the agency opened in 1989, the core services focused on a primary client population with severe mental health diagnoses such as depression, bi-polar disorder, and schizophrenia. Alternative Paths, within all programs, helps consumers gain the highest level of functioning and independence possible given their own individual presentation of symptoms and life circumstances. We recognize that for many of our clients, their mental illness has a lifelong impact, but we support and work within the recovery model promoting resiliency and attainment of personal goals. The belief is that recovery is a personal process that involves overcoming the negative impact of a psychiatric disability despite its continued presence. Activities include Psychiatric, Adult, Assessment, Case Management, Intake, Community Organization, and Crisis Intervention. PAGE 16
Alternative Paths is certified by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF-accredited service providers are recognized among facilities, and programs for superior standards of care and excellence in outcomes. Alternative Paths is a Medina County ADAMH Board Funded Agency. Certifying Agencies.
Altercare of Millersburg – Majora Lane Care Center HOME

105 Majora Lane

Millersburg, OH 44654

www.altercareonline.com

This agency provides quality care and services to persons over 65 years of age who are in need of short or long term placement. A student may participate in the Adult Day Care Programs, attend conferences and work as part of the interdisciplinary team.

7006 Fulton Dr. NW

A 71-bed skilled nursing facility specializing in rehabilitation, Altercare of Nobles Pond provides care to Massillon, Canton, Green, Canal Fulton and other surrounding communities. Altercare of Nobles Pond is a Medicare five-star rated facility and an American Heath Care Association bronze award winner. Altercare of Nobles Pond is an excellent resource for comprehensive rehabilitation programs and quality post-acute medical services. The mission is to provide personalized care and the highest-quality services and programs. We know what it takes to create a positive experience for each of our residents and their families, and offer a comfortable and peaceful environment, compassionate, experienced professionals, restaurant-style dining, and a full range of personal services.

Experienced therapists provide customized physical, occupational and speech therapy care: Orthopedic Rehabilitation Multiple Trauma Care; CVA/Stroke Rehabilitation Amputee Rehabilitation Cardiovascular Rehabilitation VitalStim® Swallowing Therapy; Pulmonary Rehabilitation Thermal-Tactile Stimulation

Neuromuscular Rehabilitation

Post-Acute Medical Care

A complete range of Medicare-certified skilled medical services are available, including: HOME

Stroke and Surgical Post-Acute Care; Tracheostomy Management; Wound Care Management;

Amputation Care; Dysphagia Management; Diabetes Management; IV Therapy/TPN; Oxygen Therapy

2101 Front Street

Cuyahoga Falls, Oh 44221 Page 17

www.afsc.net/

Quaker-related social action organization that educates advocates and organizes on political, social, economic, and justice issues—including issues related to race/racism, campaign finance reform, and the threat of corporations of wealth to democracy and self-determination. An important focus for students is the time bank. Time banks are local service exchange systems in which time is the unit of currency. For every hour you spend doing a service for a time bank member, you receive that much in time credits that can be spent on services you need from fellow members.

In Akron, AFSC educates and organizes residents of Northeast Ohio around issues of economic and political justice, advocating for:

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  The national Move to Amend proposed constitutional amendment to abolish corporate “personhood” and money as speech
  
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  Sane and humane federal, state, and local budget priorities and tax policies
  
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  Creating and nurturing local economic alternatives, like the Akron Time Bank
  

2587 Back Orrville Road

Wooster, OH 44691

www.anazao.com

Anazao is a private, non-profit organization providing treatment, intervention and prevention services to residents and organizations throughout Wayne and Holmes Counties. Specializing in rapid access and program development and implementation Anazao is recognized as a leader in building innovative community partnerships.

Anazao is dually certified by the State of Ohio and by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) as both a mental health facility and substance abuse treatment center.

2233 Rocky Lane

Ashland, OH 44805

www.appleseedmentalhealth.com

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is a 501c3, private, not-for-profit comprehensive community mental health center.

Appleseed was founded in 1991 concentrating in providing adult mental health services; counseling, case management, crisis intervention, pre-hospitalization screening, diagnosis and medication/somatic.

In 1993 the agency added housing services for low and moderate income people. Two apartments were purchased in 1994 through a grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health to house individuals with severe mental disability.

Services for children and families were added in 1995 and Appleseed became a full service mental health agency.

Under the umbrella of Appleseed the following supporting programs are also provided to Ashland County community members: Rape Crisis Domestic Violence Safe Haven Shelter, Community/School Liaison program, Keeping Families Strong home-based services, and the Supported Employment program.

Since its founding the agency has provided mental health services to the Ashland community. The agency has grown from its beginning with 12 employees serving only adults seeking mental health treatment to its current role in the community offering mental health care to all ages, services in all of the local schools systems, employment services, 24 hour crisis mental health intervention, community housing programming, and domestic violence and 24 hour sexual assault shelter and support services.

Appleseed’s vision statement is: ACMHC will play a leading role in creating a mentally and emotionally healthy, abuse-free Ashland County.

The agency’s mission is: ACMHC will deliver exemplary client-centered mental health, abuse recovery and housing services that empower clients and families to live healthy, whole and productive lives.

A student in this agency may have the opportunity to train on the crisis line, shadowing of pre-screeners, assistance with anger management groups, team meetings, staff meetings, individual and group supervision, preparation of individual service plans, case management and research concerning need for service.

1550 Corporate Woods Parkway

Suite 100

Uniontown, OH 44685

www.services4aging.org

Francine Chuchanis 330-899-5250 fchuchanis@services4aging.org

Elizabeth Pfeiffer 330-899-5261 lpfeiffer@services4aging.org

The Area Agency on Aging provides older adults and their caregivers long-term care choices, consumer protection, and education so that they can achieve the highest possible quality of life. Agency activities include Gerontology and Protective Elder Services. There is also a Wooster office.

Services include Access Services, which are programs designed to help older persons become aware of and gain access to existing services (client finding, information and referral, transportation); In Home Services, which are designed to help older persons maintain independence in their own homes, friendly visiting, hospice visiting, respite, safety monitoring); and Community Services, which are designed to help older persons remain active members of their community (counseling / social, gatekeeper, housing assistance). Other Services include the Ombudsman Program and screening / assessment for referral to Passport.

The Area Agency on Aging offers a unique and rewarding experience for social work students hoping to acquire pragmatic, hands on experience. Student activities may include assignments in nursing homes, which the student visits in order to observe living conditions, advocate for residents in complaint handling, and inform residents of their rights.

3914 C Court

Ashtabula County Children Services Board is the county’s public child protective agency.  We offer services to prevent child abuse and neglect and investigate allegations of abuse and neglect.  When necessary, we provide substitute care for children through the use of kinship care, foster care, and group homes to ensure their safety. We also license foster and adoptive homes and are the county’s public adoption agency.

730 Carrol Street

Akron, OH 44304

http://www.asiaohio.org/

(Akron & Cleveland Offices)

2600 Sixth Street SW

Canton, OH 44708

www.aultman.com

Aultman Hospital is a general medical and surgical hospital in Canton, OH. It performed nearly at the level of nationally ranked U.S. News Best Hospitals in 8 adult specialties. Aultman Hospital has 547 beds. The hospital had 23,983 admissions in the latest year for which data are available. It performed 5,354 annual inpatient and 14,744 outpatient surgeries. Its emergency room had 82,394 visits. It is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Placement areas may include: Psychiatry, Oncology, Dialysis, Peri-natal or discharge planning. Student activities include case management for patients, family members and care givers, with the goal of meeting their psychosocial needs. Student will also assist Case Manager and Utilization Management Specialist to ensure achievement of patient outcomes, through assistance with discharge planning to the appropriate level of care.

Canton, Ohio 44708

An unique therapy area reintroduces patients to a homelike environment. A small grocery store, a car, a restaurant and a mock home allow patients to become comfortable with day-to-day activities before returning home. An outdoor courtyard - complete with a putting green, garden and shuffleboard court - is also used for patient therapy.

Bath Police Department

3864 W. Bath Road

Akron, Ohio 44333

http://www.bathtownship.org/

http://www.bathtownship.org/Police%20folder/Police%20folder/Police%202%20web%202.htm

This is a program designed to give first-time misdemeanor or status offenders a chance to avoid having their charges sent to juvenile court. If a juvenile completes this program successfully, they will not have a juvenile court record. As part of this field placement, you will be attending and participating in the juvenile diversion hearings where it is determined whether or not the juvenile will be accepted in the diversion program and consequences will be established. Students will also attend and facilitate weekly case management meetings with the juveniles that are involved in the diversion program. In addition to these duties, a student will attend monthly Summit County Diversion meetings and the monthly meetings with school staff to discuss the students who are in the diversion program and their well-being. This field placement will also give a student an opportunity for positive interaction with youth through the Healthy Communities, Healthy Youth organization. www.copley-fairlawnhchy.org

Hours of operation : Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. -5 p.m. , occasional evenings and Saturdays. Field Placement not available in the summer (Fall and Spring Field Placements only)Please download application from the Bath Township website on the police page www.bathtownship.org (Go to the link for the POLICE page, then click on the link for EMPLOYMENT, then print and complete the application. Please return the completed application to the Bath Police Department and address it to the attention of Marcie Mason.)

Battered Women Shelter/Rape Crisis Center (formerly YWCA Rape Crisis Center)

974 East Market Street

Akron, Ohio 44305

330-860-5635

Unlike other agencies that focus on victims of all types of crime, BWS is the only agency in Summit/Medina County that focuses on family violence, intervention and prevention. HOME

RCC staff members have received specific training on diversity and underserved populations and are ready and able to respond to the needs of the diverse cultures found in our community. Males, seniors, non-English speakers and the mentally and physically disabled are survivors that often need the most intensive services. 

However, when it comes to rape and sexual assault, the truly underserved populations are the vast number of survivors who never report the crime committed against them. To help these individuals, the Rape Crisis Center maintains an active and engaged Outreach Coordinator to educate the public and help remove the stigma associated with sexual assault. In addition, many victims seek medical attention but choose not to notify the police; we collaborate with local hospitals to ensure these survivors can still be reached by our services if they want them while keeping their anonymity. Page 21

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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.

22001 Fairmount Blvd.

Shaker Heights, Ohio 44118

www.bellefairejcb.org/

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child welfare agencies providing a variety of behavioural health, substance abuse, education and prevention services. Bellefaire JCB helps more than 21,700 youth and their families yearly achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency through its more than 25 programs that include:

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  Outpatient Counselling
  
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  School-based Counselling
  

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  Homeless and Missing Youth Program
  
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  Domestic and International Adoption (Hague-accredited)
  
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  Foster Care
  
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  Residential Treatment including Crisis Stabilization, Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Transitional and Independent Living, and Autism Residential.