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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Alternative Paths
Offers adult mental health services (psychiatric, counseling, and community support services) for residents of Medina County. Main office: (330) 725-9195
Sojourner House
Offers protective shelter to women and their children fleeing an abusive environment and who cannot safely remain in their current residence. The short-term refuge available at Sojourner House (up to 30 days) provides women with a safe space, as well as assistance to help them meet their emotional, legal, medical, financial, housing, educational and vocational needs. Administrative office: (330) 782-5664, Domestic violence program: (330) 747-4040, 24-hour hotline: (866) 436-6269
Mental Health Recovery Board (Mahoning County)
Offers recovery coaching to individuals who are in addiction treatment and/or in early recovery, helping them gain access to resources, services, and supports that assist them in long-term recovery. Contact (330) 746-2959 to learn more about this program.
Someplace Safe
Seeks to reduce and prevent domestic violence and improve the quality of life for victims of domestic violence in Trumbull County. View their community, family, health, and youth service programs here and contact (330) 297-7027 for more information.
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Offers adult and high school career training with industry credential programs and professional development classes, as well as a Stem+ME2 program teaching skills to compete in the global economy. Adult division: (330) 729-4100, High school division: (330) 729-4000. Stem+ME2 division: (330) 729-4000 Ext.1207
Mental Health, Addiction, and Recovery Services
Serves as the local authority for community mental health and substance use services in Lorain County. Non-emergency contact: (440) 240-7025, Crisis hotline: 1-800-888-6161
Lorain County LGBTQ+ Task Force
Collaborates with community partners to facilitate access to local and regional services and engage the community at large to support Lorain County’s LGBTQ+ community. Main office: (440) 574-0393
Legal Aid Society - Lorain County Office
Secures justice and resolves fundamental problems for those who are low income and vulnerable, by providing high quality legal services and working for systemic solutions. Main office: (440) 324-1121
Community Foundation - Racial Equity Fund
Supports the transformation of structures and systems with the goal of providing access and equal experiences. The fund is requesting proposals up to $25,000 to strengthen relationships between marginalized communities with law enforcement with the goal to improve policing policies and procedures and/or build capacity of nonprofits and community organizations to bring about impactful measurable improvements in racial equity. Contact: (440) 984-7390
LGBTQ+ Allies Lake County
Works to foster a safe place for the LGBTQIA+ community in Lake County, OH through social events and networking, leadership and advocacy, education, and offering a resource directory of LGBTQIA+ owned businesses and social venues. Contact (440) 296-9443 or info@lgbtlakecounty.com to learn more.
Womensafe Inc. (Geauga County)
Responds to the needs of victims (adults and children) experiencing domestic violence and provides education in the community aimed at reducing the incidence of domestic violence. Immediate assistance: (888) 285-5665, administrative assistance: (440) 286-7154
HealthStyles
Health and wellness center providing support for emotional and relationship issues, sport and exercise interventions for all levels of fitness, and offers techniques to maintain general well being. Contact: (440) 338-1538
Geauga SOGI Support Network
Engaging with individuals, families, friends, and the Geauga community to embrace Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Offers programs and training, which include partnerships with local resources, and with established regional and national organizations. Main office: (440) 682-0680, COPELINE: (440) 285-5665
Geauga County Board of Mental Health
Provides mental health and substance abuse services to residents of Geauga County. Main office: (440) 285-2282, Crisis line: text 4hope to 741 741
Tri-C Workforce Training
Non-credit and credit training with flexible class times and financial assistance opportunities. Contact: (216) 987-6000