Offers independent housing to individuals experiencing the disabling effects of a serious mental or psychological problem. HUD subsidized, 19 efficiency apartments.

Provides a specialized advocate to assist survivors of domestic violence as they proceed through the criminal justice system. Advocates do not work for the state, the city, the county, or the police department and are therefore not obligated to disclose any information shared by a survivor. Will provide support and accompaniment to meetings and court proceedings.

Provides legal services for low-income victims of domestic violence. Services include divorce issues for recent victims of domestic violence. Will also assist in filing for those who are seeking a Civil Protection Order (CPO). Some cases are handled by staff attorneys and some are referred to volunteer lawyers who have agreed to provide free services.

Offers assistance in dealing with the justice system to victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault or related crimes. Acts as intake for all restraining orders in Portage County. Will help the victim fill out and file any necessary paperwork and will accompany the victim to all legal proceedings.

Provides 24/7 support to survivors of sexual violence. Offers accompaniment while receiving medical treatment and/or legal services. Provides emotional support and crisis intervention at any stage of recovery. Assists in obtaining protection/restraining orders.

Evaluates cases for possible assistance with a Civil Protection Order (CPO)where one of the following is true: an incident of abuse toward applicant or minor child has occurred in last 60 days; abuser is subject to charges or protection order for offense of violence in last 60 days or a Civil Protection Order (CPO) has been issued against abuser; abuser is incarcerated for offense of violence, has made new threats of abuse to applicant and incarceration will end in less than 12 months; juvenile court custody matter where unmarried biological mother is seeking custody or incident of abuse towards minor child was alleged but not substantiated, or applicant is concerned about complying with court-ordered custody or visitation due to Covid 19.

Offers independent housing to individuals experiencing the disabling effects of a serious mental or psychological problem. HUD subsidized, 19 efficiency apartments.

Offers independent housing to individuals experiencing the disabling effects of a serious mental or psychological problem. HUD subsidized, 19 efficiency apartments.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Provides a court advocate to assist in navigating the court and legal system. Services may include making referrals, emotional support, accompanying victims to court, and helping with filing claims such as protection orders, address protection, or victim compensation claims applications.

Offers independent housing to individuals experiencing the disabling effects of a serious mental or psychological problem. HUD subsidized, 19 efficiency apartments.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Provides free, civil legal services to those in need in eight counties throughout central northeast Ohio. Offer screening for those seeking legal assistance; legal information, advice and representation for qualifying clients; community education on legal issues; public advocacy and awareness of the needs of low-income individuals and families; continuing legal education workshops and training; partnership with and training for community organizations.

Provides comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault services. Programs: * Counseling * Emergency Shelter * Victim Advocacy * Danger Assessment Program * Rape Crisis Center

Provides free, civil legal services to those in need in eight counties throughout central northeast Ohio. Offer screening for those seeking legal assistance; legal information, advice and representation for qualifying clients; community education on legal issues; public advocacy and awareness of the needs of low-income individuals and families; continuing legal education workshops and training; partnership with and training for community organizations.

Provides free, civil legal services to those in need in eight counties throughout central northeast Ohio. Offer screening for those seeking legal assistance; legal information, advice and representation for qualifying clients; community education on legal issues; public advocacy and awareness of the needs of low-income individuals and families; continuing legal education workshops and training; partnership with and training for community organizations.

Provides free, civil legal services to those in need in eight counties throughout central northeast Ohio. Offer screening for those seeking legal assistance; legal information, advice and representation for qualifying clients; community education on legal issues; public advocacy and awareness of the needs of low-income individuals and families; continuing legal education workshops and training; partnership with and training for community organizations.

Provides free, civil legal services to those in need in eight counties throughout central northeast Ohio. Offer screening for those seeking legal assistance; legal information, advice and representation for qualifying clients; community education on legal issues; public advocacy and awareness of the needs of low-income individuals and families; continuing legal education workshops and training; partnership with and training for community organizations.

Homeless Outreach and Case Management, Rapid Re-housing, Emergency Assistance/Basic Needs, First Step Pregnancy Support, Social Work Counseling, HUD housing counseling including Foreclosure Prevention and Pre-purchase education, SSI/SSDI/SOAR Specialist, Prison Re-entry Case Management.

Offers independent housing to individuals experiencing the disabling effects of a serious mental or psychological problem. HUD subsidized, 19 efficiency apartments.

Offers protective / restraining orders

Helps victims of domestic abuse obtain a temporary restraining order. Intent of the temporary restraining order is to prevent harassment, stalking or violence on the part of the abusive individual until the court can set a hearing to review the evidence and determine what permanent relief is appropriate. Offers additional assistance for battered women or men who are initiating a divorce.

Victims’ rights advocates provides support to assist in navigating the court and legal system. Services may include making referrals, emotional support, accompanying victims to court and legal appointments, and helping with filing claims such as protection orders, address protection, or victim compensation claims applications.