Provides various monthly community classes such as cooking and nutrition classes, CPR courses, GED classes, fitness classes, and health screenings.

Offers education, advocacy, service and support to older adults and individuals diagnosed with a chronic disability.

Ongoing mental health services designed to make sure children with complex, multiple needs receive care and services, which may include other health professionals, schools, courts, and social agencies. Provided by licensed mental health case managers. * Services are LGBTQ+ friendly.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income households at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD or the state housing authority and the property owner.

Offers a tax reduction program which provides Lorain County homeowners with relief on a portion of their home value. With homestead, eligible homeowners receive an exemption on a portion of appraised value from taxation for a single family home. Eligible military Veterans receive an additional exemption. Will answer questions and assist with completing forms regarding the reduction.

Refers individuals with aging and/or disability related issues to appropriate available services in the community to ensure that individuals' needs are fully met. Helps individuals find help for in-home assistance, housing, transportation, long-term care and other health and wellness services.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

18 One Bedroom units. Trash, water, sewer, electric, and gas are included in the rent. One pet allowed with deposit.

Offers a permanent supportive housing program for single parent homeless families with a disability, per HUD guidelines. - Promotes self-sufficiency of these families through advocacy, supportive services, and quality housing. - Leases are signed on a yearly, renewable basis.

Offers single-occupancy, handicapped accessible apartments for adults who are physically disabled. Provides 24-hour on-call resident assistant who can provide assistance and support to residents. Units are one bedroom apartment complexes located near The Ohio State University campus. Every apartment is specially designed with shower stalls, countertops, door pulls, and has conveniently placed switches and thermostats. Kitchens have a microwave, full-size refrigerator, stove top and disposal.

Partners with the City of Akron to provide critical home repairs including roofing, electrical, furnace, plumbing, gutters, porch, steps, and disability access. No funds are provided to the homeowner in cash as reimbursement for repairs already completed.

Provides monthly deliveries of shelf stable, fresh, and frozen foods for older adults, disabled adults, and individuals in recovery that are living in subsidized housing units in Medina County.

Provides housing for older adults based on income, age, and disability criteria. Most housing units are one bedroom apartments with a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. Service coordinators also assist with connecting clients to resources and services. *Some units for individuals with disabilities may be available

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Provides services to assist with the transitioning out of nursing facilities.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income individuals, families, and older adults at reduced rates.

C.O.R.E. provides time-limited training. The training involves assessment, support and supervised practice to strengthen at least 25 worker skills, attitudes, tolerances and capacities. A person can be in training as little as two days per week or as much as five. An assessment could be for two weeks, and supervised practice at the work center cannot exceed one year. Trainees are paid and benefits include workers compensation and Social Security retirement. Small parts assembly and hand packaging at the work center are piece rated jobs with no guaranteed minimum wage. Other jobs include training in office, passenger transport and delivery, maintenance, lawn care, and custodial services. Working at C.O.R.E. can affect SSI, SSDI, food stamps, housing subsidies, and medical cards. C.O.R.E. offers benefits planning so trainees can make informed decisions before they jeopardize entitlements. Trainees must provide their own transportation. There is no charge for training because it is funded through state and local tax dollars through the local Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.

Affordable housing units for individuals who are physically or hearing impaired. Units are offered at a low rate to allow comfortable, safe living for tenants who are on a fixed income.

Individual Support Coordinators (ISCs) support clients through coordination of services including social, medical, education, and employment. Services may include: *Identify the person’s strengths and resources. *Determine the needs of the person and work to find resources to support those needs *Create a plan that helps individual reach their goals *Connect individual and family with resources and help coordinate between multiple agencies when needed *Check in regularly to discuss updates, changes, and successes *Family supports are also available.

Offers a limited number of stand-alone houses and appartments set up to be accessable to individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. All residences are subsidized and apartments are located in four (4) complexes near other agency services. Apartment residents are also enrolled in evening activities called the Resident Enrichment Program.

Offers privately owned rental housing that is made available to low-income older adults and/or individuals with disabilities at a reduced rate.

Offers privately owned 1-bedroom rental housing that is made available to low-income older adults age 62 years and over and individuals age 18 and over with a disability at reduced rates based on a contract between HUD and the property owner.

Guardianship program for severely mentally disabled persons who are identified by the mental health/developmental disabled systems for services. All referrals must go through clinical issues meetings or the case manager supervisor.

Provides coordination of services for children with certain specific handicapping conditions. Develops service plan which addresses the full range of medical, social, educational, psychological, recreational, vocations, and personal needs of the children and their families. Helps arrange for the needed services.