Assist clients with serious mental illness to become more self sufficient by assisting them with resources and services to meet their needs.

Offers classes on a variety of topics including budgeting, saving, improving credit, workforce literacy (prejob guidance, life skills, etc.) computer training and preparing for home ownership. One on one counseling in these areas is also available upon request.

Provides teens with life-onlife mentoring relationships with caring adults through life skills classes, social activities, tutoring, and community service opportunities.

Offers education support assistance, access to community resources, financial management sessions, mentorship, and substance abuse prevention support.

GHRO Your Future is a life-skills development and mentoring program designed for girls ages 12-18, that runs annually from September-May. Each participant is matched with a strong female leader from the community for monthly check-ins to discuss personal goals and ambitions, while providing social and emotional support. In bi-weekly workshops, participants engage in academic support, career exploration, high school and workforce readiness, leadership development, mental and physical wellness, and confidence building.

Assist clients with serious mental illness to become more self sufficient by assisting them with resources and services to meet their needs.

An initiative to improve access to treatment and support services for youth and young adults ages 16-25 with a serious emotional disturbance (SED) or a serious mental illness (SMI). These services try to: Foster a partnership of providers who can empower youth and young adults to achieve their goals; Improve life outcomes for youth and young adults by eliminating barrier to accessing and participating in services; Increase functioning and capacity to complete activities of daily living.

Program to give people the knowledge, skills, and tools to make healthy, informed choices. Topics may include safe food practices, nutrition, financial knowledge, relationships, and more.

COVID-19 TEMPORARY MESSAGE: Getting Ahead classes are online. Call or email Lynn West - Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County 440-992-2121, extension 7028 [email protected] for more info.
The Getting Ahead program is a 16 session workshop that is based on the work of Phil Devol in his book Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World. Its purpose is to support, nurture and assist those who wish to rise out of poverty, especially generational poverty. Some limited transportation assistance may be available. Gift cards are given at each session.

Program designed for adults with severe and persistent mental illness to learn basic life skills as well as further their education and employment goals.

Provides workshops designed to develop life skills needed to decrease infant mortality, reduce stress, accomplish goals, and make health life choices.

Provides one on one mentoring to engage and educate parents in a way that equips them with the necessary skills to maintain a safe, healthy home environment. Material items including cribs, car seats, clothing, diapers, etc. can be earned for their children as lessons are completed.

Provides a program is designed to help foster youth become self-sufficient adults. Youth learn the necessary skills to live on their own, such as financial management, career/educational planning, tax preparation, budgeting, preparation for college, and other life skills.

Provide peer socialization and activities to adults. Yoga, physical exercises, recreational activities, games, etc. STNA on staff provides blood pressure checks as needed. Breakfast and lunch provided. Bus passes available for those who need them. A smoke free and drug free environment.

Supports families after initial crisis is over. The Counseling Program provides youth and families with a counselor who will work with families to help them find common ground and make long term changes. Also provides community based and family centered services that meet with youth at home, in school or at another mental health facility.

Assist clients with serious mental illness to become more self sufficient by assisting them with resources and services to meet their needs.

Provide peer socialization and activities to adults. Yoga, physical exercises, recreational activities, games, etc. STNA on staff provides blood pressure checks as needed. Breakfast and lunch provided. Bus passes available for those who need them. A smoke free and drug free environment.

Assist clients with serious mental illness to become more self sufficient by assisting them with resources and services to meet their needs.

Assist clients with serious mental illness to become more self sufficient by assisting them with resources and services to meet their needs.

All Franklin County residents needing assistance with navigating social service programs.

Program for male and female youth from age 11 to 18. Working in small groups, youth learn life skills, citizenship, community service and leadership through outdoor experiences, service projects, and earning merit badges in a wide array of topics.

Provides one-on-one financial coaching and counseling, group-based and individual financial education services, group-based and individual job readiness training, soft-skills development, financial education and referrals, and access to public benefits applications.

Provides a workshop series designed to reduce subsequent pregnancies while increasing goal accomplishment, character development and academic success. Topics include coaching, budgeting/financial literacy, stress and time management and much more.

Provides classes on day to day living. Topics cover issues such as budgeting, money management, nutrition, job hunting, paying bills, filling out paperwork, parenting etc. Also provides classes to help participants find employment. Classes cover topics such as: problem solving, empathy, respect, decision making, active listening, conflict resolution, job searching, proper attire, interview skills, writing resumes and cover letters etc.

Provides comprehensive readiness pipeline program for youth impacted by foster care or out-of-home placement. Provides academic support, life skills training, and caregiver resources to support on-time high school graduation and transition to higher education, entry into the workforce, or military enlistment. Provided in a combination of in-person and virtually.