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After-School Activity Program   Chesterland, OH
729-2757
 
Al-Anon Family Groups Al-Anon is for family and friends of alcoholics. Suite 701
75 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio 44113-2001
(216) 621-1381
E-Mail: support@afgcleveland.org
Al-Anon of Chagrin Valley
Curtiss  Clinic
South Russell
Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m.
Beginners at 8:00 p.m.

Burton Congregational Church
14558 W. Park Ave.
(on the square)
Burton
Room #3 First Level
Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Care and Share Meetings
St. Luke's Episc. Church
11519 Wilson Mills Rd.
Chardon
Fridays, 9:30 p.m.

St. Joan of arc Church
Mondays, 8:15 p.m.
Beginners meet at 7:30 p.m.

Thompson United Methodist Church
Mondays, 8:00 p.m.

Valley Presbyterian Church
Bainbridge
Thursdays, 8:00 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous Alcohol and drug abuse 241-7387 or
(Answered 24 hours)
1-800-835-1935
Meets at Burton Congregational Church on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. in the Social Room.
American Cancer Society  

7861 Crile Rd.
(Near Interstate 90 &
State Route 44 intersection)
Concord, OH 44077
(440) 358-0864
Fax: (440) 358-9073
1-888-ACS-OHIO

 
American Lung Association
  • Free subscriptions to "Breathe Easy Digest" e-mailed monthly for lung disease patients and their families
  • Fact sheets on various lung diseases and issues pertaining to lung health, such as air quality and tobacco use
  • The latest in medical, legislative and association information and news
2703 Mahoning Ave.
Suite 207
Youngstown, OH 44509
1-800-686-9309
792-1215
  • Teens with asthma can meet via the Internet every Tuesday starting at 9:30 p.m. when volunteer Sindee Karpel, M.P.A., R.R.T. will host a chat room session on the web site designed specifically for this age group
  • Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m., Dr. James Scutero from Portsmouth, VA hosts a weekly chat group to answer questions about asthma and COPD
American Red Cross, Geauga County Chapter   South Point Building
121 South St.
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-4911
(800) 788-8223
Fax: (440) 285-4233
 
Awareness, Inc. Alcohol and drug abuse Chardon: (440) 285-8929
Toll Free: 1-800-775-8929
 
Bar Association Lawyer Referral Services (440) 286-7160  
Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Center Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Center serves children and adults with developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and traumatic brain injuries. The Metzenbaum Center offers activities and programs geared to maximize individual potential and encourage peak performance. 8200 Cedar Road
Chesterland, OH 44026

Telephone: (440)729-9406
Fax: (440) 729-0131

 
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Ohio The purpose of this organization is to match a child, age 6 -15, from a one-parent family, with a mature adult of the same sex to provide direction, companionship, and understanding; one who is available for and willing to share confidences and help the child become a responsible productive person. Care Corporation
831 South St.
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 286-9494
951-7258
1 (800) 222-2440
E-Mail: bbs@apk.net
 
Birthright Geauga, Inc. Counseling, support, clothes, temporary housing, pregnancy testing, and speakers bureau. 129 Main St.
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 286-9711
(440) 834-1117
1-800-848-LOVE
1-800-550-4900
 
Birthright of Newbury Pregnancy testing 564-5115
1-800-339-6764
National helpline: 1-800-550-4900
 
Catholic Charity Services of Geauga County Counseling services, respite care, elderly services, family planning, adoption services, information and referral services. 10771 Mayfield Rd.
Chardon, OH 44024
(at Fowler's Mill)
Chardon: (440) 285-3537
Russell: 338-8593
Burton: 834-1290
1-800-242-8755
All lines TDD accessible
Geauga County Family Violence Intervention Program
  • Participants begin with an individual assessment
  • Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Participants attend for 24 weeks.
  • Fees are set at the initial assessment visit

You're Grounded For Life - A Program About Discipline For Parents of Teens and Children

  • Tuesday evenings, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., six sessions
  • Cost is $30. Call for fee reductions if cost is a burden.
  • This six week session operates several times throughout the year. Call for the next start up date.
  • For parents of teenage children 12 to 18 years of age
COPELINE "Care of People in Emergencies"
  • Mental Health Emergency
  • Women Safe / Domestic Violence
  • Child & Elder Abuse
  • Homelessness
(440) 285-5665
Toll free: 1-888-285-5665
 
EPA 24-Hour Emergency Hotline   1-800-282-9378  
Geauga Activity Center   322 Water St.
Chardon, OH 44024
285-3909
Fax: 285-2096
 
Geauga Community Impact Geauga Community Impact is a collaboration of community leaders from local businesses, faith groups, law enforcement, health care, government, and neighborhoods that have come together to plan for the future of Geauga County’s Health and Human Service needs. Telephone: (440) 285-8097
E-Mail: citizensimpact@hotmail.com
 
Geauga County Board of Mental Health & Recovery Services Geauga County Board of Mental Health & Recovery Services addresses needs in the area of mental health on a county-wide basis.
  • Adult Anger Management Group
  • Anger Management for Parents
  • Basic Parenting Skills for children Ages 3 to 12
  • Bullying & Relational Aggression
  • Community Support Program
  • Divorce Support Group
  • Men's Anger Management
  • Parenting, Anger Management, and Educational Services
  • Parent Education
  • Parents of Children With Mental Illness
  • School Program
  • Supportive Family Friendships
  • Survivors of Suicide
  • Victims of Domestic Violence
  • Women's Anger Management
     
13244 Ravenna Rd.
Chardon, OH 44024
Voice or T.D.D.: (440) 285-2282
Fax: (440) 285-9617

 

 
Geauga County Department of Community & Economic Development
  • Homebuyers Assistance Program
  • Fair Housing Commission
  • Emergency Home Repair Program
  • Business Financing
  • Business Incentives
470 Center St., Building #1A
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 279-1790
(440) 285-2222 Extension 1790
(440) 564-7131 Extension 1790
(440) 834-1856 Extension 1790
Fax: (440) 285-7761
E-Mail: info@geaugaced.com
 
Geauga County Department on Aging Provides a variety of health services and educational programs are offered throughout the year. 12555 Ravenwood Drive
Chardon, Ohio 44024
(440) 279-2130
(440) 285-2222 Extension 2130
(440) 564-7131 Extension 2130
(440) 834-1856 Extension 2130
Fax: (440) 285-3408
 
Geauga County General Health District The Geauga County Health District is dedicated to providing public health services by detecting, educating, and preventing personal and environmental health problems in Geauga County.

470 Center St., Bldg. 8
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 279-1900
(440) 285-2222 Extension 1900
(440) 564-7131 Extension 1900
(440) 834-1856 Extension 1900
Fax: (440) 286-1290
E-mail: info@geaugacountyhealth.org

 
Geauga County Job & Family Services Our mission is to promote self-sufficiency and family stability by providing financial, protective and employment services to our community. Location:
12480 Ravenwood Dr.
Munson Township

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 309
Chardon, OH 44024

(440) 285-2222 Extension 5330
(440) 564-7131 Extension 5330
(440) 834-1856 Extension 5330

Fax: 286-6654

 
Geauga County Medical Society A formal spokesman for organized medicine that can be of assistance when new medical programs or problems arise. P.O. Box 249
Chardon, OH 44024
946-4200
834-1811
296-6131
 
Geauga County Right to Life   Chesterland, OH
729-7717
 
Geauga Hunger Task Force A supply of emergency food for short-term basis, staples and small amount of cash. 107 Water St.
Chardon, OH 44024
729-7931
834-4165
285-3194
 
Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority Services are available for moderate income housing, section 8, rental assistance with low-income eligibility. 385 Center St.
Chardon, OH 44024
286-7413
E-mail: gmha042@aol.com
 
Habitat for Humanity of Geauga County A non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry, Habitat for Humanity builds simple, decent and affordable homes in partnership with those in need. Families purchase the houses at no profit, through interest-free loans. (440) 564-5848
Fax: (440) 564-5808
E-Mail: geaugahabitat@alltel.net
 
Hospice Home Care   Chardon, OH
286-9461
 
Kids Line A telephone service for children alone at home. Friendly support offered to children who are bored, lonely, need a friend, are happy, frustrated, or afraid while home alone. 107 Water St.
Chardon, OH 44024
286-1292
564-9555
(800) 752-1995
 
The Lake Geauga Center on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, Inc. Chemical dependency education, interventions, prevention, outpatient treatment/group and individual counseling, two half-way homes in Painesville open to Geauga County residents, referrals made to appropriate treatment facilities if acute care is needed, outreach and aftercare, co-dependency programs for families of alcohol and drug abusers, and AIDS counselors available. Outpatient Offices
200 Center St., Unit B
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-9119 or 
(440) 942-6722

Geauga County
24-Hour Crisis Line:
(440) 951-3511

 
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Ombudsman is a very effective mediator between a patient and/or family and the nursing home. 1468 W. 25th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113
365-3112
696-2719
 
Mental Health Association in Geauga County   10771 Mayfield Rd.
Chardon, OH 44024-9323
(440) 285-3945
Fax: (440) 285-2756
E-Mail: info@mhageauga.org
 
Mental Health Emergency   229-2211  
Mothers & More Mothers & More is anon-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We address mothers' needs as individual and members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do. E-Mail: shohman@ncweb.com Monthly Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month include informative guest speakers or lively topical discussions.
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Church of St. Mary
400 North St.
Chardon, OH 44024

Breakfast Chat
On the 2nd Saturday of each month we have breakfast get together. This is a very popular event and gives members a great way to get to know new members and catch up with old friends in a very relaxed atmosphere. This is a "mom's only" activity or for those with young infants. We meet at 9:00 a.m. at the New York Deli in Chardon, OH.

Mom's Night Out
An evening a month for moms to get out together and socialize (could be dinner, a movie, wine-tasting, learning a craft, seeing a play, hiking, board games, or visiting a comedy club, to name a few)

Playgroups for Mom and kids meet weekly Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meeting location rotates between each playgroup member's home.

Park Day
Each Friday during the summer we meet at a different local park that has a playground and paved trails so children of all ages can have an activity.

Holiday Parties
Our most popular are the Easter Egg Hunt and December Holiday Party.

Family Outings
Catch a ballgame, attend a play or picnic with other families.

Neighboring Mental Health Services Neighboring provides employment services and peer support opportunities to adult consumers of mental health services.
  • Bipolar Support Group
  • Client Support Group
  • Depression Education Support Group
  • Depression Support Group
  • Dual Diagnosis Support Group
  • Supportive Family Friendships
  • Women's Depression Education Group
South Post Building
121 South St.
(Inside Red Cross Office)
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 286-7448 (Voice Mail Only)
Fax: (440) 286-4956
1-800-882-0458 Voice & TTD

Mailing address & Mentor Office:
5930 Heisley Rd.
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 942-1395

E-Mail: info@neighboring.org

Bipolar Therapy Group meets at Mentor on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Client Support Group

  • Monday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Mentor
  • Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Mentor

Depression Education Support Group on Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Chardon.

Depression Support Group on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mentor.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) meets on Tuesdays in Mentor from 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Dual Diagnosis Exploration Group meets at Mentor on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Dual Diagnosis Relapse Prevention Group meets at Mentor on Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dual Diagnosis Support Group meets in Mentor on Mondays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Supportive Family Friendships

  • 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Browning Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave., Willoughby
  • 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Browning Senior Center, 38032 Brown Ave., Willoughby
  • 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Mentor
  • 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Mentor
  • 1st & 3rd Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Mentor
  • Let's do lunch! A different restaurant each month on 4th Friday of the month from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.  Open to all SFF members and former members! Call ahead for location and reservations.

Women's Depression Education Group meets in Mentor on Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Parents of Murdered Children, Lake-Geauga Chapter The National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc. (POMC) is a national self-help organization dedicated solely to the aftermath and prevention of murder. Meetings are for friends and family of someone who has lost their life to homicide, including drunk driving deaths. (440) 729-7635 Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Chester Town Hall, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Perspectives Perspectives is a nonprofit mental health agency serving adults in Geauga County. 322 Water St.
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-3909 (TDD Accessible)
Fax: (440) 285-2096
 
Poison Control Center   231-4455  
RAISE Geauga, Inc.   Chardon, OH
285-4182
 
Ravenwood Mental Health Center
  • Adolescent Anger Management Group
  • Adult Anger Management Group
  • Amish Program
  • Anger Management Education Groups
  • Assertive Community Treatment
  • Bridges: Youth Partial Hospitalization
  • Chagrin Falls Park Program
  • Choices
  • Community Residence
  • Community Support Program
  • Copeline
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Diagnostic/Assessment and Counseling
  • Early Warnings
  • Intensive Outpatient Program for Adolescents
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • New Beginnings: Adult Partial Hospitalization 
  • One-on-One Program
  • Parenting Skills Group
  • Prevention
  • Pre-Hospital Screening
  • Psychopharmacological Management Services
  • Rental Assistance Program
  • Residential Support
  • STOP Program
  • Supportive Living Services
  • Therapeutic Group Home
  • Transitional Living Center
  • Bridges: Youth Partial Hospitalization
12557 Ravenwood Dr.
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-3568
(440) 285-2222 Extension 5810
(440) 564-7131 Extension 5810
(440) 834-1856 Extension 5810
Toll free: (877) 285-3568
Fax: (440) 285-4552

Middlefield Office:
16030 E. High St.
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-5355

 

Bridges Program
  • Monday - Friday,
    3:00 - 7:00
  • Chardon Office
  • Cost: sliding fee scale
  • For youths 11 - 17 with mental health concerns

Depression Therapy Group for Adults

  • Monday afternoons
  • Chardon office
  • Cost: sliding fee scale
  • Contact Syndi at (440) 285-3568

New Beginnings - Adult Partial Hospitalization

  • Monday - Friday, 9:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Chardon office
  • Cost is free of charge
  • Contact Heather Denning at 285-3568
  • This program consists of a variety of therapy groups and is designed to increase time, living in the community and to decrease psychiatric hospitalizations.
Safe Space for Runaways   421-2000  
Senior Citizens Discretionary Fund Assists with medical (prescriptions/equipment) home fuel, utilities, some home repairs. 107 Water St.
Chardon, OH 44024
285-3194
834-1856
729-7931
 
Suicide Prevention   229-2211  
Teen Institute Teen Institute for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse is a teen peer-prevention program. Geauga Educational Service Center
470 Center St., Building #2
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-2222 extension 6473
Fax:  (440) 286-7106
 
United Way Services of Geauga County United Way Services of Geauga County is a volunteer-driven organization that links, supports and delivers health and human services to improve the quality of life in the community.

209 Center Street
Chardon, Ohio 44024
(440) 285-2261 or
(440) 729-1031 or
(440) 834-1887
Fax: (440) 286-3442
Toll-free: 888-386-3194
E-mail: info@guws.org

2-1-1 First Call for Help - Geauga:
Just dial 2-1-1
(440) 285-3194
(440) 564-7131
(440) 729-7931
Fax: (440) 286-3442

 

 
WomenSafe, Inc. WomenSafe provides domestic violence victims with physically safe, temporary shelter. Also provides emotional support, crisis counseling, information and referral, advocacy and prevention services for domestic violence, as well as information and referral for teenagers and adults in abusive dating relationships. P. O. Box 656
Chardon, OH 44024

(440) 285-2222 Extension 5680
(440) 564-7131 Extension 5680
(440) 834-1856 Extension 5680

TDD/TTY Use Ohio Relay:
1-800-750-0750

5/25/05 - Golf Outing at Sand Ridge Golf Club

9/14/05 - WomenSafe, Inc 12th Annual Golf Outing

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Chardon Municipal Court
111 Water Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024
Scales of Justice
Phone:   (440) 286-2670
Fax:   (440) 286-2679
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