Referral Resources
Play Gap offers referrals to both national and local organizations and educational resources to assist in the areas of coaching, overall wellness, mental health, LGBTQIA education, job training, racial equity. and much more.
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Move United- adaptive sports and resources
Move United enables sports providers to deliver improved program services to their communities through our adaptive sport training opportunities.
Courage First Athlete Helpline
Courage First aims to assist and support athletes, parents, coaches, and sports communities who are concerned about emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Courage First’s team of athlete-centered counselors offer confidential support and resources through calls, text, and online chat.
Equality Ohio
Equality Ohio identifies and transforms systems and institutions so LGBTQ+ Ohioans can fully access legal and lived equality.
Colors+ Youth Center
Colors+ offers counseling, support groups and social programming for LGBTQ+ youth and allies.
OhioMeansJobs
Helps local employers meet human capital needs and assists job seekers to find success. Main office: (216) 777-8200
Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development
Services are offered in the areas of business planning, financial management, access to capital, marketing, and specialized training sessions. Main office: (216) 281-4422
Help Network of Northeast Ohio
Provides 24/7 crisis intervention, suicide prevention and intervention, referrals, support services and counseling services. Mahoning and Trumbull County: (330) 747-2696, Columbiana County: (330) 424-7767, Ashtabula Mental Health Hopeline: 1-800-577-7849
Frontline Service
Reaches out to adults and children in Northeast Ohio to end homelessness, prevent suicide, resolve behavioral health crises, and overcome trauma. For immediate help: 24/7 CRISIS HOTLINE (216) 623-6888
Disability Rights Ohio
Provides legal advocacy and rights protection for individuals with disabilities and offers these programs. Call (614) 466-7264 if you think your legal rights have been violated because of a disability.
Arab American Community Center
Services offered include immigration, interpreting, refugee assistance, government referral assistance, economic services, voter registration, and English language classes. Main office: (216) 252-2900