After-School Activity Program
Chesterland
729-2757
American Cancer Society
Northeast Ohio Region Eastern Area
(serving Geauga, Lake, and Ashtabula counties)
7861 Crile Road
(Near Interstate 90 and State Route 44 intersection)
Concord, OH 44077
(440) 358-0864
(440) 358-9073 FAX
1-888-ACS-OHIO
American Lung Association of Ohio
1-800-686-9309
2703 Mahoning Avenue
Suite 207
Youngstown, OH 44509
792-1215
American Lung Association's National Web Site may be found at http://www.lungusa.org
Features:
- 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
- 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.
American Red Cross, Geauga County Chapter
South Post Building
121 South St.
Chardon, OH 44024
285-4911
(800) 788-8223
Birthright Geauga, Inc.
129 Main Street
Chardon, OH 44024
286-9711
834-1117
1 800 848 LOVE
1 800 550 4900
Executive Director, Debbie Farrow
Open 24 hours a day
Counseling, support, clothes, temporary housing, pregnancy testing, and speakers bureau.
Birthright of Newbury
564-5115
800-339-6764
Free pregnancy test Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. National helpline 1-800-550-4900
Catholic Social Services
10771 Mayfield Road
Chardon, OH 44024
338-8593
834-1290
285-3537
800 242-8755
Executive Director, Tony Marjenin
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Counseling services, respite care, elderly services, family planning, adoption services, information and referral services.
Geauga Activity Center
322 Water Street
Chardon, OH 44024
285-3909
FAX - 285-2096
Monday-Friday
Recreational, Supportive and Social Activities
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Office hours
Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Susan Hijjawi, Executive Director
Molly Wooding, Assistant Director
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Geauga Community Board of Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Administrative Offices
13244 Ravenna Road
Munson Township
Mail: Chardon, OH 44024
285-2282
Executive Director, Jim Adams
Geauga County Medical Society
P.O. Box 249
Chardon, OH 44024
946-4200
834-1811
296-6131
Executive Secretary, Margaret Pace
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A formal spokesman for organized medicine that can be of assistance when new medical programs or problems arise.
Geauga County Right to Life
Chesterland
729-7717
Geauga Hunger Task Force
First Call for Help manages this organization dedicated to fight hunger in Geauga County. Simply call 211 or 440.285.3194 to receive emergency food or make a donation.
Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority
385 Center Street
Chardon, OH 44024
286-7413
Executive Director, Cynthia A. Martin
Services are available for moderate income houseng, section 8, rental assistance with low-income eligibility
Apply in person at the office on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. or Wedensdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Funded by HUD
United Way Services of Geauga County
209 Center Street
Chardon, OH 44024-1189
Phone: 285-2261 | Fax 286-3442 | toll free: 888-451-0647
e-mail: info@uwsgc.org
Kimm Leininger, Executive Director
Hospice Home Care
Chardon
286-9461
Kids Line, Inc.
107 Water Street
Chardon, OH 44024
286-1292
564-9555
(800) 752-1995
Board Chairperson, Barbara Drake
Hours: Weekdays 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
1468 W. 25th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
365-3112
696-2719
Ombudsman is a very effective mediator between a patient and/or family and the nursing home.
Neighboring Mental Health Services
Employment Services & Peer Support
Mailing Address:
NEIGHBORING
5930 Heisley Road
Mentor, OH 44060
Geauga Office Location:
South Post Building
121 South Street
(Inside Red Cross Office)
Chardon, OH 44024
Phone:
(440) 354-9924
(440) 942-1398
(440) 286-7448 (Voice Mail Only)
FAX:
(440) 358-5808
E-Mail:
info@neighboring.org
Contact Person:
Marge Crane
NEIGHBORING provides Employment Services and Peer Support Opportunities to Adult Consumers of Mental Health Services.
- DEPRESSION EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUP
Those suffering with depression come for support and to learn about the different types of depression, medications, and coping strategies. Day and evening groups offered.
- SUPPORTIVE FAMILY FRIENDSHIPS GROUP
Those who have a family member with emotional, behavioral or mental health issues come for support, education on mental illness and ways to cope. Day and evening groups offered.
- EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM
Provides vocational support and training services to mental health consumers. Includes vocational exploration, job readiness training, job search and placement assistance, job coaching and follow-along support.
RAISE Geauga, Inc.
Chardon
285-4182
Senior Citizens Discretionary Fund
107 Water Street
Chardon, OH 44024
285-3194
834-1856
729-7931
Assists with medical (prescriptions/equipment) home fuel, utilities, some home repairs.
Geauga County Job & Family Services
12480 Ravenwood Drive
Munson Township
Mail: P.O. Box 309
Chardon, OH 44024
Tim Taylor, Executive Director
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
After hours: Call Copeline 1-888-285-5665
285-9141
834-1866
564-2245
FAX 286-6654
