Overcoming Obstacles | Child Guidance & Family Solutions

Offers an after-school prevention program. Provides schools the opportunity to choose the lessons their students need most to build the life skills needed for success at home, at school, with peers, and in society. Lessons help students to learn and build essential life skills through discussion, games, role-plays, and engaging activities.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

18 North Forge Street, Akron, OH 44304

Hours

Varies depending on grade and location. Programs are generally 8-10 weeks long and held after school and during the summer.

Fax

(330) 762-2242

Application process

Call the office for more information and to enroll.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

Serves students in Summit County in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

Languages

Language interpretation services may be available.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Agency info

Child Guidance & Family Solutions

Provides a variety of services, including the following: - Outpatient behavioral health and psychiatric services for children and teens. - Counseling for adults with social or emotional problems. - Parent and children/teen groups. - Early childhood education and counseling. - Marriage and family counseling. - Parent education groups. - Behavioral health consultation in preschools. - Addiction services. - Specialized help for children in several local schools in Summit County. Note: Part of the Youth Success Summit (formerly OSTN).