Agency Roster-Bachelor’s Field Placements
This roster of agencies is approved by the University of Akron School of Social Work to represent the signature pedagogy of the social work profession. All Field Instructors for our baccalaureate level students are expected to hold a baccalaureate or master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
This roster is divided according to the 15 practice areas outlined by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) - the accrediting body for social work education. Agencies are also cross-listed when services address more than one practice area.
Practice areas include:
▪ Aging/Gerontology
▪ Alcohol, Drug, or Substance Abuse
▪ Child Welfare
▪ Community Planning
▪ Criminal/Juvenile Justice and Corrections
▪ Developmental Disabilities
▪ Domestic Violence/Crisis Intervention
▪ Family Services
▪ Group Services
▪ Health/Community Health & Hospice
▪ Housing Services
▪ International*
▪ Mental Health/Community Health
▪ Occupational*
▪ Rehabilitation*
▪ School Social Work*
*currently no placements in these areas
*Interested in your agency’s addition to this roster? See website & complete Agency Roster Application Form & submit to Naomi White @ naomi1@uakron.edu
**Interested in being a Field Instructor and/or Task Supervisor? See website & complete Field Instructor Application Form and submit to Naomi White @ naomi1@uakron.edu
Table of Contents for Undergraduate Field Placements
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (Akron)……………………………………………… pages 7,44, 80
Akron Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program (Akron)… pages 21,58
All Caring Hospice (Canfield)…………………………………………………………………………… pages 7,59,75
Alternative Paths (Medina)………………………………………………………………………………. pages 39,83
Altercare of Millersburg- Majora Lane Care Center (Millersburg)…………………….. page 7,59,91
Altercare of Nobles Pond (Canton)…………………………………………………………………… pages 59,91
American Friends Service Committee, Northeast Ohio (Cuyahoga Falls)…………. page 32
Appleseed Community Mental Health Center (Ashland)…………………………………. page 83
Area Agency on Aging (Uniontown)…………………………………………………………………. page 8
Ashtabula County Children Services Board(Ashtabula)…………………………………… page 25
Asian Services in Action, Inc. (Akron)………………………………………………………………… page 83
Aultman Hospital (Canton)………………………………………………………………………………. pages 44,60,83
Aultman Rehab and Skilled Nursing (Canton)………………………………………………….. pages 8,60,92
Bath-Copley Youth Diversion Program (Copley)………………………………………………. page33
Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties (Akron)……………… page 39
Briarwood (Stow)…………………………………………………………………………………………….. pages 9,60
Brenn-Field Nursing Center (Orrville)………………………………………………………………. pages 9,75,84
Bridgeway Homes (Norton)…………………………………………………………………………….. pages 25,39
Caring for Kids (Cuyahoga Falls)………………………………………………………………………. page 25
Carroll Co. Department of Job and Family Services (Carrollton)……………………… page 44
Catholic Charities Community Services/Summit County (Akron)……………………. page 45
Catholic Charities of Geauga County (Chardon)……………………………………………… page45
Catholic Charities of Lake County (Painesville)……………………………………………….. page 45
Catholic Charities of Parmadale (Parma)………………………………………………………… page45
Chapel Hill Retirement Community (Canal Fulton)…………………………………………. pages 9,61
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (Canton)………………………………………….. page 84
Child Guidance Centers/Family Solutions (Akron)………………………………………….. pages 40,84
Christian Children’s Home (Wooster)……………………………………………………………… pages 25,46
Coleman Behavior Health (Canton)…………………………………………………………………. page 84
Coleman Outreach Services (Canton)……………………………………………………………… page 85
Coleman Professional Services (Kent)…………………………………………………………….. page 85
Common Ground Family Services (Tallmadge)………………………………………………… page 46
Community Action Wayne/Medina (Wooster)……………………………………………….. page 46
Community AIDS Network (Akron)…………………………………………………………………. page 46
Community Clubhouse for Brain Injury (Akron)………………………………………………. page 46
Community Health Center (Akron)…………………………………………………………………. pages 21,61
Community Pride (Akron)………………………………………………………………………………. page 47
Community Services of Stark County (Canton)………………………………………………. page 47
Community Support Services/Summit County Behavioral Health Unit (Akron)… page 85
Copley Health Center (Copley)………………………………………………………………………. pages 9,61,92
Cornerstone of Hope(Cleveland)………………………………………………………………………… page 47
Cornerstone Wellness Center (Medina)……………………………………………………….. page 85
Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties (Wooster)……………………… page 86
Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, Juvenile Division (Cleveland)…… pages 34,48
Crestmont North Healthcare (Lakewood)……………………………………………………. pages 10,61
Crisis Intervention Center (Canton)…………………………………………………………….. pages 40,86
Crossroads Hospice of Cleveland (Cleveland)……………………………………………… page 10,62,75
Crossroads Hospice of Green (Green)…………………………………………………………. page11,62,76
Cuyahoga County Witness/Victim Service Center (Cleveland)…………………… page 40
Domestic Violence Project- RENEW (Canton)……………………………………………… pages 21,40
Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center (Cleveland)………………………… pages 26,40
Doylestown Health Care Center (Doylestown)……………………………………………. pages 12,64,93
Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Institute (Cuyahoga Falls)…………………………………. page 21
Every Woman’s House (Wooster)……………………………………………………………….. page 41
Family & Community Services of Portage County (Kent)…………………………….. pages 41,48
Family Visitation and Mediation Services (Tallmadge)………………………………… pages 26,48
FMC-Akron East Kidney Center (Akron)…………………………………………………….. page 64
Forum Health (Youngstown)……………………………………………………………………….. pages 48,64
Girl Scouts of the Western Reserve (Akron)……………………………………………….. pages 41,58
Good Shepherd Nursing Home (Ashland)…………………………………………………… pages 12,64
Goodwill Industries and Rehabilitation Center (Canton)…………………………….. page 90
Guardian ad Litem Program of Summit County (Akron)……………………………… pages 26,41
Guidestone Ohio (Berea)………………………………………………………………………………. page 26,86
Greenleaf Family Center (Akron)……………………………………………………………….. page 49
Happy Trials Farm Animal Sanctuary (Ravenna)………………………………………… page 65
Harbor Light Hospice (Munroe Falls)………………………………………………………….. pages 65,77
Hartville Meadows (Hartville)…………………………………………………………………….. pages 36,49
Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities (Mantua)…………………… pages 28,36,90
Hattie Larlham Community Services (Mantua)………………………………………….. page 28
Haven of Rest Ministries/Harvest Home (Akron)………………………………………. pages 49,80
Heather Hill Hospital Care Communities……………………………………………………. page 66
Heather Knoll Nursing Care Facility (Tallmadge)………………………………………… pages 13,66,90
H.M. Life Opportunity Services (Akron)…………………………………………………….. page 81
Holmes County Department of Job and Family Services (Millersburg)……….. page 28,50
Holmes County Prevention Coalition (Millersburg)…………………………………… pages 22,32
Hospice of Medina (Medina)…………………………………………………………………….. page 13,66,78
Hospice of The Western Reserve (Cleveland)……………………………………………. page 13,67,78
ICAN (Canton)…………………………………………………………………………………………… pages 81,87
Indian River Juvenile Correction Facility/Department of Youth Services (Massillon) page 34
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Summit County/Family Promise of
Summit County (Akron) …..……………………………………………………………………….. pages 48,81
International Institute of Akron (Akron)……………………………………………………. page 82
Jennings Hall (Garfield Heights)………………………………………………………………… page 14
Jewish Family Services (Akron)…………………………………………………………………… page 14,67,81
Koinonia Homes (Independence)…………………………………………………………….. page 36
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (Cleveland)………………………………………………. pages 34,50
Lodi Community Hospital (Lodi)……………………………………………………………….. page 67
Lovelight , Inc (Kent)………………………………………………………………………………… page 29
Manor Care Health Services, Belden Village (Canton)……………………………… pages 14,68,79
Manor Care Health Services, Barberton (Barberton)………………………………. pages 14,68,90
Mature Services (Akron)…………………………………………………………………………. pages 15,22,68
Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties (Massillon)……………………. page 15
Med Central (Mansfield)………………………………………………………………………..... page 69
Medina County MRDD (Medina)…………………………………………………………….. page 37
Medina County Achievement Center (Medina)………………………………………. page 37
Medina County Job and Family Services (Medina)………………………………….. page 50
Medina County Office for Older Adults (Medina)……………………………………. page 15
Medina Meadows (Medina)……………………………………………………………………. pages 15,79,93
Murtis H. Taylor Human Services System (Cleveland) …………………………….. page 50
NAMI-Summit County(Akron)…………………………………………………………………… page 88
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter (Independence)… page 69
Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic (Austintown)……………………………………………… pages 23,51
New Beginning (Wooster)………………………………………………………………………… page 29
Northeast Ohio Adoption Services (Cleveland)………………………………………… page 29
Ohio Department of Youth Services (Akron)……………………………………………. page 34
Opportunity Parish Ecumenical Neighborhood Ministry (Akron)…………….. page 51
Oriana House (Akron)………………………………………………………………………………. page 23
Outreach Community Living (Wooster)……………………………………………………. pages 16,37,88
P.A.L. Mission (Canton)……………………………………………………………………………. page 29
Parkside Villa Nursing Facility (Middleburg Heights)……………………………….. pages 16,69,93
Pastoral Counseling (Akron)……………………………………………………………………. page 88
Pathway Caring for Children (North Canton)…………………………………………… pages 30,51
Pebble Creek Senior Care Residence (Akron)………………………………………….. page 16
Personal and Family Counseling Service (New Philadelphia)…………………… page 52
Portage Area Transitional Housing (Ravenna)…………………………………………. page 52,82
Portage Children’s Center/Children’s Advantage (Ravenna)………………….. pages 89
Portage County Department of Job and Family Services (Ravenna)……….. pages 30,52
Portage Industries (Ravenna)…………………………………………………………………. page 37
Portage Trail Village (Cuyahoga Falls)……………………………………………………… pages 16,70
Pregnancy Care of Summit County (Akron)……………………………………………. pages 42,52
Project GRAD (Akron)…………………………………………………………………………….. page 94
Project R.I.S.E. (Akron)…………………………………………………………………………… page 94
Quest Prevention and Recovery Services (Canton)……………………………….. page 23
Rape Crisis Center (Akron)…………………………………………………………………….. pages 42,58,70
Regina Health Center (Richfield)……………………………………………………………. page 17
Richland County Children Services Board (Mansfield)…………………………… page 30
Robinson Memorial Hospital (Ravenna)………………………………………………… page 70
Rockynol Retirement Community (Akron)……………………………………………. page 17,53,70
Safe Landing (Akron)……………………………………………………………………………... page 30,53
SAFY-Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (North Canton)….. pages 31,53
Saint Luke Lutheran Home (North Canton)……………………………………………. page 17
Saint Vincent Charity Hospital (Cleveland)……………………………………………. page 70
Salvation Army (Akron)…………………………………………………………………………. page 42
Salvation Army (Canton)……………………………………………………………………….. page 82
Scenic Point and Sycamore Run Nursing/Rehabilitation Center (Millersburg)… pages 17,89,93
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare (Medina)……………………………………………. pages 23,89
South Street Ministries (Akron)…………………………………………………………….. page 33
South West General Health Center (Middleburg)…………………………………. pages 18,71
Stark County Board of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (Canton) page 37
Stark County Children Services (Canton)………………………………………………. pages 31,54
Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (Canton)…………………………………… page 82
Stow Glenn Nursing Home (Stow)………………………………………………………… page 18
Stow Police Department (Stow)…………………………………………………………… pages 42,54
Stow Youth Division Services (Stow)……………………………………………………. page 34
Summa Family Medicine Center (Akron)……………………………………………… page 71
Summa Center for Senior Health (Akron)……………………………………………. pages 18,43,71
Summa Health System—Internal Medicine Center (Akron)……………….. page 71
Summer’s Trace (Canton)…………………………………………………………………… pages 18,72
Summit County Adult Probation Department (Akron)………………………… page 35
Summit County Board of MR/DD (Tallmadge)……………………………………… pages 38,43,93
Summit County Children Services (Akron)…………………………………………… pages 31,54
Summit County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations (Akron)……. pages 35,43,55
Summit County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Services Division (Akron)…. pages 35,43,89
Tarry House/Jewish Family Service (Akron)………………………………………… page 90
The LEAP Program (Kent) ……………………………………………………………………. page 94
The National Youth Advocate Program (Tallmadge)…………………………… page 55
The Ohio State University Extension Expanded Food & Nutrition
Education Program (Massillon)…. ……………………………………………………… page 55
Tri County Independent Living Center (Akron)…………………………………… page 38
Trillium Family Solutions (Canton)…………………………………………………….. page 56
Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services (Warren)….. page 56
Union Hospital (Dover)………………………………………………………………………. page 72
United Disability Services (Akron)……………………………………………………… page 38
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation (Akron)…………………………… pages 18,38
Urban Ounce Prevention Services, Inc. (Akron) ………………………………... page 24
Victim Assistance Program (Akron)……………………………………………………. pages 35,43
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care(Cleveland)……………………………………… page 19,72,79
Wadsworth Pointe (Wadsworth)………………………………………………………. page 20,73
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital (Wadsworth)………………………………………. page 73
Wayne County Adult Protective Services (Wooster)…………………………. pages 20,74
Wayne County Board of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities (Wooster)… pages 39,56
Wayne County Children Services (Wooster)……………………………………… pages 32,57
Wayne County Department of Job and Family Services (Wooster)…… page 57
Western Stark Medical Clinic (Massillon)………………………………………….. page 74
West View Manor (Wooster)……………………………………………………………. pages 20,74
Your Human Resource Center (Wooster)…………………………………………. pages 24,57
Social Work students- you are allowed to identify agencies not identified on this list as long as the following criteria is met:
✓ There is a person at this agency willing to provide you with weekly supervision and develop your skill set who has a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a CSWE*- accredited school. [Council on Social Work Education]
✓ This same person is required to have graduated from their undergraduate program at least two years and have been working at this same agency for a minimum of one year.
Note: The above requirements are the same requirements for any field instructor interested in developing undergraduate social work students.
Aging/Gerontological Social Work
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority [See Also Family Services and Housing]
Resident Support Services
100 West Cedar Street
Akron, Ohio 44307
Jeanne Shea 330-762-9631 jshea@
The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is committed to building stronger neighborhoods by providing attractive, safe and affordable housing options and professional services for all eligible Summit County families, elderly and individuals with special needs in partnership with the greater community.
All Caring Hospice [See also Health/Hospice]
6715 Tippecanoe Road
Canfield, Ohio 44406
Katie Fekey
Volunteer Coordinator
kfeketyach@
330.286.3435
The mission of All Caring Hospice is to understand and help guide our patients' quest for a rewarding quality of life in their final days and to help their circle of family and friends support them in life and grieve for them in death. All Caring pledges to provide expert hospice care for the comfort and dignity of the terminally ill by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. We strive to provide individuals facing death and grief expert care that provides a sense of personal worth.
All Caring Hospice serves as a resource to the community for end-of-life care and related issues and seeks to provide care for all appropriate patients and families who need hospice services regardless of their ability to pay.
Coverage area includes: Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, and Trumbull counties.
Altercare of Millersburg – Majora Lane Care Center
105 Majora Lane
Millersburg, OH 44654
Tracey Ropp 330-674-4444 x 4617
This agency provides quality care and services to persons over 65 years of age who are in need of short or long term placement. A student may participate in the Adult Day Care Programs, attend conferences and work as part of the interdisciplinary team.
Area Agency on Aging
1550 Corporate Woods Parkway
Suite 100
Uniontown, OH 44685
Francine Chuchanis 330-899-5250 fchuchanis@
Elizabeth Pfeiffer 330-899-5261 lpfeiffer@
The Area Agency on Aging provides older adults and their caregivers long-term care choices, consumer protection, and education so that they can achieve the highest possible quality of life. Agency activities include Gerontology and Protective Elder Services. There is also a Wooster office.
Services include Access Services, which are programs designed to help older persons become aware of and gain access to existing services (client finding, information and referral, transportation); In Home Services, which are designed to help older persons maintain independence in their own homes, friendly visiting, hospice visiting, respite, safety monitoring); and Community Services, which are designed to help older persons remain active members of
their community (counseling / social, gatekeeper, housing assistance). Other Services include the Ombudsman Program and screening / assessment for referral to Passport.
The Area Agency on Aging offers a unique and rewarding experience for social work students hoping to acquire pragmatic, hands on experience. Student activities may include assignments in nursing homes, which the student visits in order to observe living conditions, advocate for residents in complaint handling, and inform residents of their rights.
The Senior Friends Program is a visitation and companionship service for homebound or isolated older adults. Through the provision of visitation, the Program alleviates the detrimental impact of isolation. Visitation occurs within the homes of consumers or in the form of community outings. Students placed in this program are assigned a caseload of four seniors (after completion of a training module.) Students spend one hour a week in case conference with the Senior Friends Coordinator. Schedules are adjusted accordingly for the summer sessions to ensure adequate visitation and supervision.
Aultman Rehab and Skilled Nursing [See also Rehabilitation and Health]
2821 Woodlawn N.W.
Canton, Ohio 44708
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Marcella Copeland 330-479-4800 mcopeland@
This is a licensed, 60 beds Transitional Unit and 30 beds Rehabilitation Unit which prepares patients (children and adults) to return home following surgery, such as hip, or knee replacement, or stroke. Using a team approach, the unit treats patients from several angles, including social work. Patients are mostly elderly. An average stay is 2 weeks, and about 95% of patients return to the community. Students provide services which include assessment, education, support, and discharge planning as part of a multi-disciplinary team working directly with patients and families. Students will also have exposure to social work services provided in home care and hospice.
Briarwood [See Also Health]
3700 Englewood Drive
Stow, OH 44224
Melissa VonGunten 330-688-1828 mfbriarwood@
This facility provides positive opportunities for those needing both assistance with activities of daily living and medical care. Briarwood provides a continuum of living arrangements including
This facility provides positive opportunities for those needing both assistance with activities of daily living and medical care. Briarwood provides a continuum of living arrangements including assisted living; interim assisted living and nursing care. Student opportunities include cognitive assessments of residents, participation in care conferences, and supportive visits to residents. Students will be taught medical terminology, Medicare, Medicaid and Area Agency on Aging Screenings and services.
Brenn-Field Nursing Center [See Also Community Mental Health and Hospice]
1980 Linn Dr.
Orrville, Ohio 44667
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Wendy Bowman 330-683-4075 x 2032
The nursing center offers the highest standard for the delivery of mental health care services in a home-like atmosphere. Students work in areas of hospice, assessment, discharge planning, and gerontology.
Chapel Hill Retirement Community [See Also Health]
12200 Strausser St. NW
Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614
Brenda Zahn 330- 854-4177 x 334 bzahn@
Chapel Hill Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community founded on a mission to provide older adults with Christian caring and quality services to enhance their wellness. As part of the United Church Homes family, our vision is to provide an environment of respect in which lives are enriched, independence is honored, and changing needs are met. At Chapel Hill Retirement Community, you will find the time and freedom to realize your full potential as you engage in life and explore everything we have to offer.
Student activities will include patient assessments.
Note: Please ask for the receptionist to page Brenda Zahn rather than leaving a message on her voice mail.
Copley Health Center [See also Health & Rehabilitation]
155 Heritage Woods Drive
Copley, OH 44321
Lori Endsley 330-666-0980 lendsley@chs.-
Copley Health Center is a licensed nursing facility with 150 beds providing skilled continuous care, rehabilitation services, and intermediate and assisted care. Copley is committed to offering the highest quality of residential and health care services to older adults whose needs cannot be met in the community.
Student learning opportunities in the Social Work department include: providing residents and families with emotional support; learning community resources; conducting history and assessment interviews; advocating for residents’ rights; using communication skills with those who have aphasia, hearing deficits and dementia; mediating and enabling resolution to conflicts; using the problem solving model; working as an interdisciplinary team player; addressing residents ‘ psychosocial, emotional, communicative needs and behavioral problems.
Crestmont North Healthcare [See also Health ]
13330 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Andrea Freis 216-228-9550 andreafreis@
Since 1992, Crestmont has provided quality health care delivered through a dedicated team of professionals. We have strived to meet the evolving health care needs of the communities we serve. It is our commitment to deliver the highest quality of care in an environment that supports and nurtures the individual. Areas that would be covered include Psychosocial Assessments, including the Mini Mental Status Exam and the Geriatric Depression Scale; Care Planning; Discharge Planning, including making referrals to outside agencies; Counseling; completing the MDS Assessment; working with other disciplines, especially in Interdisciplinary Team Conferences; and completing forms needed in Nursing Homes, such as Level of Care (LOC) and Pasarr Screens. Discharge Planning and Gerontology are also included.
Crossroads Hospice of Cleveland
9775 Rockside Rd Suite 270
Valley View, OH 44125
Kristen Kitzmiller Kristen.kitzmiller@
The hospice social worker provides initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of the patient and establishes a psychosocial plan of care. The social worker normally sees the patient once or twice a month to provide emotional support and ensure patient and family psychosocial needs are being met. The patient/family or any member of the hospice team can request additional psychosocial visits as needed. The social worker can provide assistance to the patient and family such as helping the patient with a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, assisting with finding community resources, and making arrangements for nursing home placement or transfer to inpatient care facility. The hospice social worker can also provide counseling to the patient or family.
Crossroads Hospice- Green [See also Health/Hospice]
3743 Boettler Oaks Drive, Suite E
Green, Ohio 44685
Ron Davis
Emotional Support Team Director
Ron.davis@
330.899.9100
330.899.9972 – Fax
About Hospice
Hospice is a philosophy of care. It treats the person rather than the disease and focuses on quality of life. It surrounds the patient and family with a team consisting of professionals who not only address physical distress, but emotional and spiritual issues as well. Hospice care is patient-centered because the needs of the patient and family drive the activities of the hospice team.
Roles and responsibilities of a hospice team.
Physician: The physician is responsible for identifying the patient’s need for hospice and making the referral for hospice services. They are encouraged to remain involved as a member of the patient care team, and to actively participate in the hospice plan of care.
Hospice Medical Director: The hospice medical director provides an oversight of patient care and support to the hospice team. The hospice medical director attends a team conference to discuss the plan of care by assisting in establishing goals, and participating in decisions regarding patient care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager: The registered nurse case manager coordinates the plan of care with the physician and hospice medical director through initial and ongoing nursing assessments. The nurse visits the patient two or three times a week, or as needed, to ensure all distressing symptoms are effectively managed and that patient and family needs are being met. The RN supervises all care provided by the licensed practical nurse and home health aide, and coordinates care with the other members of the hospice team to ensure patient and family spiritual and psychosocial needs are met.
Social Worker: The hospice social worker provides initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of the patient and establishes a psychosocial plan of care. The social worker normally sees the patient once or twice a month to provide emotional support and ensure patient and family psychosocial needs are being met. The patient/family or any member of the hospice team can request additional psychosocial visits as needed. The social worker can provide assistance to the patient and family such as helping the patient with a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, assisting with finding community resources, and making arrangements for nursing home placement or transfer to inpatient care facility. The hospice social worker can also provide counseling to the patient or family in times of crisis.
Chaplain: The hospice chaplain provides spiritual support to the patient and family as needed. The chaplain visits once or twice per month or more often if requested. The care provided by the hospice chaplain can address religious issues, however the focus of care is more spiritual, in nature, than religious. Care by the hospice chaplain is non-denominational.
Bereavement Counselor: The bereavement counselor not only supports and guides the family through the bereavement period after the loss of a loved one, but can also help the patient deal with the grief associated with declining health. The bereavement counselor can provide bereavement services to the family up to a year, or longer, after a loved passes.
Home Health Aide: The home health aide assists the patient and family with personal care needs and light housekeeping. They also teach family members the correct and safe method for providing personal care to the patient. The home health aide supplements the care provided by the nurse case manager.
Hospice Volunteer: The hospice volunteer provides companionship and support to the patient and family. All hospice volunteers are required to attend volunteer training at the hospice. The volunteers frequently perform needed errands and light housekeeping for the patient and family.
Doylestown Health Care Center [See also Health & Rehabilitation]
95 Black Drive
Doylestown, OH 44230
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Amy Royse 330-658-2061 a-royse@
This is a nursing home facility serving primarily older adults with the mission founded on Christian principles to provide the best possible quality of life in long-term care . . . We promote independence and preserve dignity. Services include supportive living and long-term care; hospice; wound management; rehabilitative therapies; respite care; therapeutic activities, etc. Student activities might include information and referral, social service histories and assessments, attending weekly care plan meetings, documentation.
Good Shepherd Nursing Home [See also Health]
622 Center Street
Ashland, OH 44805
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Lorie White 419- 289-3523 lwhite@
Good Shepherd Nursing Home is a 130-bed skilled nursing home. This agency works with clients with Alzheimer’s, residential and family adjustment, documentation, and counseling residents and family members. Their mission is “Creating a better world by serving people in need.” Students may experience Adult Care, Assessment, Discharge Planning, Case Management, Intake and Ongoing Care.
Heather Knoll Nursing Care Facility [See also Health & Occupational]
1134 North Avenue
Tallmadge, OH 44278-1097
Frankie Twymon 330-688-8600
This is a 120-bed facility providing nursing care, physical, speech and occupational therapy, rehabilitation services, restorative and long term care. There are 30 skilled beds and 90 intermediate. Student opportunity may include working with the family of the residents, educational activities, support groups, interdisciplinary goal setting, and assisting residents in returning to their home.
Hospice of Medina County [See also Hospice/Health]
5075 Windfall Road
Medina, OH 44256
Kim Ventresca 330-725-1900 kventresca@
With HMC Hospice of Medina County, you’ll discover an encompassing Circle of Care that includes expertise from a variety of agencies all working together in a single, unified organization. No one else in the region offers more experience in the combined specialties of home health and palliative care, hospice care and bereavement support. All delivered with compassionate hearts intent on providing the exact services to meet each family’s needs and wishes. The agencies within our Circle of Care enable us to be responsive to your needs throughout Medina and Summit counties and portions of Wayne, Lorain and Cuyahoga counties. Click on any agency from the menu to learn more about how they can provide the support you’re looking for.
Hospice of The Western Reserve [See also Health/Hospice]
17876 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44110
Karen Vrtunski 216-486-6196 kvtunski@
Hospice of the Western Reserve has provided hospice and palliative care to patients and families throughout Northern Ohio since 1978. Our programs and services are more comprehensive than any other provider in the region. We help physicians and other healthcare providers achieve improved outcomes for patients facing a serious illness. Our holistic approach to care offers patients, caregivers and families opportunities to have their needs met at a variety of levels. In collaboration with doctors, Hospice of the Western Reserve’s transdisciplinary teams provide spiritual and psychosocial support, personal care and bereavement services to those in their care. We offer specialized programs for those not yet ready for hospice, patients with dementia, Veterans, children and women who learn of a serious illness while pregnant.
For patients who many not have a caregiver, whose loved ones are unable to care for them at home or are in need of intensive symptom management, one of our care settings might be available. Our Hospice Institute is the only one in Ohio that is dedicated to improving quality of life for people facing serious illness through research, knowledge and education of healthcare professionals, students and the general public.
Jennings Hall, Inc.
10204 Granger Road
Garfield Hts., OH 44125
Tammy Arastaris 216-581-2900 x 2253 tammy.arastaris@
Jennings Hall, inspired by the Sisters of the Holy Spirit, and the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, continues the loving ministry of Jesus by providing health care and supportive services to older adults, with special concern for those with limited means.
Jewish Family Service- Aging/Gerontology/Community Planning/Housing
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, Ohio 44320
Gizelle Jones, LISW-S 330-867-3388 gizellejones@
Jewish Family Service is a nonprofit agency that provides counseling, case management, and community education to seniors and their families, beginning at age 45. This agency serves both the Jewish and non-Jewish community in Summit County and is funded in part by United Way. This organization has a grant funded program for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Seniors. This program is growing fast and an intern is needed to work with these seniors. A second project is in collaboration with Akron Metropolitan Housing to work with seniors in of their apartment buildings. An intern is needed to work with this project
Manor Care Health Services, Belden Village [See also Health & Hospice]
5005 Higbee Avenue
Canton, OH 44718
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Keith Patterson 330-492-7835
This agency is dedicated to providing the highest quality in health care services. By ensuring that patients live with the greatest dignity and comfort possible, we will establish HCR Manor Care as the pre-eminent care provider, committed to standards of performance, which serve as the hallmark of the industry. Student’s duties may include admissions discharge, quarterly resident reviews, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, hospice, outside referrals and taking care of resident concerns.
Manor Care Health Services, Barberton [See also Health & Occupational]
85 3rd St., S. E.
Barberton, OH 44203
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Jennifer S. Leeper 330-753-5005 x 5935 450ssd@hcr-
This agency is dedicated to providing the highest quality in health care services. By ensuring that residents, patients and clients live with the greatest dignity and comfort possible, we will establish HCR Manor Care as the pre-eminent care provider, committed to standards of performance, which serve as the hallmark of the industry. Services include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapies; hospice care; social services; pastoral care; rehabilitative and restorative programs; and respite care.
Mature Services, Inc. [See Also Community Health & Substance Abuse]
The D. Bruce Mansfield Center is now Avenues to Recovery and with the new name comes broader services like Mental Health Counseling as well as alcohol and substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. *We provide all our services directly at Avenues and not by referral to another organization (except for crisis intervention.
415 S. Portage Path
Akron, OH 44320
Laura Kidd, 330-253-4597x 115 lkidd@
Mature Services, Inc. promotes successful aging by providing the highest quality programs and services to support, strengthen, and empower adults as they age. Founded in Akron, Ohio as a senior citizen program, it has since become an independent, nationally respected organization with offices throughout the state. This agency provides services to older adults, including support, chemical dependency services, homecare and senior employment services. The goal is to provide independence of individuals through community-based assistance, to help older adults avoid premature or inappropriate institutionalization and to help alleviate the problems of poverty among older adults. Student opportunities include assessment and reassessment; problem-solving around issues of daily living, including emergency food and utility assistance; information and referral; and mediation.
Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties (fall)
2363 Nave SE
Massillon, OH 44646
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Laurel Seimetz 330-832-7220 or 800-466-8010 seimetz@mow-
This is a community service providing meals in a social or home setting. The purpose of Meals on Wheels is to assist seniors in remaining active, healthy and independent of extended care facilities for as long as possible. They serve over 1,500 meals per day to seniors. It is a non- profit organization. Student activities may include home assessment and reassessment, taking phone calls to answer questions about the program, follow up with clients, networking with other community agencies, and attending Adult Protective Service meetings for case reviews.
Medina County Office for Older Adults
246 Northland Drive
Medina, OH 44256
co.medina.oh.us/ooa/office.htm
Laura Toth 330-723-9514 x 9518
This agency’s mission is to help the senior population of Medina County remain as independent as possible by providing services as well as information and referral available throughout the county.
Medina Meadows [See Also Hospice & Rehabilitation]
550 Miner Drive
Medina, OH 44256
Wendy Thornhill 330- 725-1550 x 114
This agency provides short and long-term nursing home care, outpatient rehabilitation services and hospice care.
Outreach Community Living [See Also Developmental Disabilities & Community Mental Health]
337 W. North Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Mary Lloyd 330-263-0862
This agency is a non-profit corporation established to provide a continuum of residential and support services to persons with mental disabilities. Field activities include Psychiatric, Elders, MRDD, Adult, Case Management, and Intake.
Parkside Villa Nursing Facility [See Also Rehabilitation and Health]
7040 Hepburn Road
Middleburg Hts., Ohio 44130
Rena Close 440-260-7626 x 4472
Parkside Villa is a skilled nursing facility with both long-term and short-term rehab stay residents. There are 143 beds on four separate units. The Redwood unit is specified as the dementia unit. Students would experience a wide variety of experiences while at Parkside Villa. Students would participate in the following activities: MDS assessments, care planning, and RAP assessments. Students would also participate in admission psychological assessments, quarterly and annual reviews, family and individual counseling, resident council, and possibly additional group work. Students would learn the Medicare and Medicaid processes as well as gain practical knowledge in the field of medical social work.
Pebble Creek
Senior Care Residence
670 Jarvis Road
Akron, OH 44319
pebblecreek.htm
Mike Casto 330-645-0200 (x2345)
Pebble Creek is a nursing home. A student may be involved in documentation, behavior management activities, and discharge planning and community referrals.
Portage Trail Village [See Also Health]
45 Cathedral Lane
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
Diane Sauers 330- 945-5637 0060sc2@
Portage Trail Village is an Independent Living environment where student placement would consist of working with seniors and individuals with disabilities in a H.U.D. housing setting. The primary role of the student would be in the service coordination area. The student experience would be to assist the residents to remain as independent as possible. The student would assist the resident with providing emotional support, medical assistance, advocacy and coordination of financial assistance. Students observe and assist service coordinators in informing residents about service availability, coordination from hospitals, physicians, prescriptions, transportation, and other relevant issues in the residents’ own homes.
Regina Health Center
5232 Broadview Road
Richfield, OH 44286
Sean Mickle 330-659-4161 x 5134
Regina Health Center is a care facility of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine. The Center provides cooperative care in an 81-bed nursing home unit and 74 bed assisted care bed unit. The goal and mission is to provide compassionate and holistic care to all who reside there. Student activities may include participation in surveys, reports, staff meetings, in-services, assessments, and community agency referral.
Rockynol Retirement Community [See Also Community Health and Family Services]
1150 West Market Street
Akron, OH 44313-7178
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Kelly Yeager 330-867-2150 x 315 kyeager@rockynol.
Rockynol is a continuing care retirement community. Their mission is to provide older adults with caring and quality services towards the enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual well being. The levels of care offered include skilled nursing care, independent living apartments, assisted living, and a special car unit for those with dementia. They also have day care and home care programs. This agency offers two internship experiences: one is with Independent and assisted living residents and their families. This involves significant work around level of care changes and moves, and support services. The second is in the Nursing Home area, which is highly regulated by Medicare and Medicaid. This job includes assisting residents to adjust to their situation and establish a life with satisfaction and quality. Assessment, documentation, and case management are inherent in both positions. The student will be a team member with all departments.
Saint Luke Lutheran Home
220 Applegrove St., N. E.
North Canton, OH 44720
Laura Theiss 330-966-5628
In the response to a call from God, the mission of St. Luke’s Lutheran Community, a not-for-profit ministry, is to provide a quality continuum of care and service to older adults in affordable an caring environment where residents can live in comfort and dignity in a loving Christian community.
Scenic Point and Sycamore Run Nursing/Rehabilitation Center [See Also Mental Health & Rehabilitation]
6180 State Route 83
PO Box 501
Millersburg, OH 44654
Kirk Hartline 330-674-0015, ext. 2506
Provides 24-hour residential nursing care in its skilled and sub-acute units. Services offered are physical, speech and occupational therapy, social and psychological services. Students participate in staff meetings, care conferences, client admission, assessment, and discharge planning, and patient transport for appointments.
South West General Health Center [See Also Community Health]
Geriatric Program
18697 Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130
Donna Barrett 440-816-4036
Community-based case management for high risk older adults. Assessments, outreach, grant writing and program planning.
Stow-Glen Nursing Home
4285 Kent Road
Stow, OH 44224
Donald Morris 330-686-7288 dmorris@
100-bed, intermediate level of care nursing home. Total number of people served is over 350. This includes nursing home, assisted and independent living.
Summa Center for Senior Health [See Also Community Health and Crisis Intervention]
*Note: This organization is not taking students after Spring 2012 until further notice
75 Arch Street Suite G2
Akron, Ohio 44304
Traci Kalpac 330-375-4100
The mission is to improve the health quality of life, and the well-being of older adults through a consultative process focused on coordinating every aspect of an older adult’s care. Agency field activities include Nursing Home, Elders, Substance Use, Hospice, Assessment, Case Management, Intake, Protective, Ongoing, and Crisis Intervention, among others.
Summer’s Trace (formerly Altercare of Canton) [See Also Health]
820 34th St NW
Canton, OH 44709
Anne Halm 330-492-7131 x 329
This is a 150-bed, multi-level care facility; skilled and ICF nursing care, assisted living, and retirement home.
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Little Forest Med. Ctr.) [See Also Developmental Disabilities]
797 East Market Street
Akron, OH 44305
Chris Leib 330-434-4514 x 120
Care First is a nursing home serving the MR/DD and geriatric population. Student interns may participate in care planning, community resource referral, and meeting participation.
Volunteer and Bereavement Services Manager
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care [See also Health/Hospice]
600 East Granger Road, Suite 100
Cleveland, Ohio 44131
Roberta Baioni, MSW
Roberta.Baioni@
216.706.2100
Hospice Care and Services
VITAS (pronounced VEE-tahss) Innovative Hospice Care® is the nation’s oldest and largest hospice provider, providing end-of-life care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. We work with patients and families to provide comfort and preserve dignity in the face of terminal illness. We provide comprehensive hospice services, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support for patients and bereavement support for families. These services are delivered by an interdisciplinary team comprised of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and volunteers. We are lea by our VITAS Values: Patients and families come first, We take care of each other, I’ll do my best today and do even better tomorrow, and I am proud to make a difference.
The Cleveland program opened in 2007 and serves patients in 9 counties including Cuyahoga, Lake, Portage, Geauga, Lorain, Summit, Stark, Medina, and Wayne.
VITAS Mission
We are a growing family of hospices providing the highest quality human services, products and case management to terminally ill and other appropriate patients and their families with measurable advantages for the patient, the family, the medical community, the employee, and the stockholder.
VITAS Vision
For over 30 years, VITAS has advocated for the rights of terminally ill patients and their families. We believe that patients should be apprised of their clinical prognosis and be involved in the decision-making process that determines how their end-of-life care is provided.
Social Work Student Practicum
Social Work students have an opportunity to participate in both clinical and administrative activities including:
• Completing initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments with patients and their families
• Making referrals to community resources
• Providing emotional support to patients, families, and other caregivers
• Working with patients with a variety of terminal diagnoses, ie. Alzheimer’s Disease, cancers, cardiac, etc.
• Assisting with Medicaid applications
• Coordinating Respite stays
• Attending team meeting and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
• Completing post death bereavement assessments with families
• Assisting with planning and facilitation of bereavement activities
• Assisting with volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision
• Attending interoffice trainings on issues related to end of life care
Wadsworth Pointe
540 Great Oaks Trail
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
Angela Alonso MSW, LSW (330) 336-1141 Angela.Alonso@
Wadsworth Pointe is a licensed nursing home and assisted living facility. This facility has 64 dual certified skilled nursing beds and 7 assisted living beds. The facility provides rehabilitation and custodial care to its residents. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care possible to all those we are privileged to serve. This entails a continued commitment to always maintain the highest standards of care. Facility services include: skilled nursing care; physical, occupational and speech therapies; and a secure dementia unit.
Student learning opportunities in the social work department include a range of activities. Students may participate in the following activities as appropriate: conduct psychosocial assessments; provide emotional support; learn behavior management skills; learn communication skills; become a patient and family advocate; gain information in community resources; participate in an interdisciplinary team; and assist residents and families with discharge planning.
Wayne County Adult Protective Services [See Also Community Health]
356 W. North Street
PO Box 76
Wooster, OH 44691
protecting/adultProtectiveServices.asp
Susan Sigmon 800-421-7277 ext. 3342
CPS is a division of Wayne County DHS and provides protective services for the elderly. The agency strives to empower, support, educate, and advocate for clients, and to act as a resource for other community agencies by offering services to those in need. Programs and services offered include: Adult Protective Services, day care, transportation services, Health Check, Healthy Start, and prenatal care programs. Student field opportunities may include: Adult Protective Services home visits and client benefit application assistance.
West View Manor [See Also Community Health]
1715 Mechanicsburg Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Jenny Whitman 330-264-8640 x 230 jenny.whitman@
West View Manor is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Northern Ohio District Church of the Brethren whose main mission is to foster, maintain and operate a Christian Retirement Community that provides older adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel. Services provided include a continuum of care—assisted living, skilled nursing, assessment, and discharge planning.
Alcohol, Drug, or Substance Abuse
Akron Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program, Inc. [See Also Community Health]
(AKRON - UMADAOP)
665 West Market Street
Akron, OH 44303
Jennifer Moree-Brown 330-379-3467 x126 moreebrown@
Akron UMADAOP provides substance abuse and HIV / AIDS prevention services which incorporate a wide variety of activities targeted to minority populations in Summit County. The philosophy is that substance abuse education, prevention and treatment efforts must be culturally specific if the needs of the minority community are to be addressed. Its mission is to increase awareness regarding the damaging effects of substance abuse and provide information to reduce the spread of HIV / AIDS. Student field opportunities may include facilitation of a women’s group, early intervention with children, planning of children’s activities, interaction with other community prevention / treatment agencies, client intake and referral.
Community Health Center [See Also Community Health]
725 E. Market Street
Akron, OH 44305
Bonnie Sharp (330) 424-4141 chccp1@
The Community Health Center is committed to enhancing quality of life by providing a diverse, holistic continuum of care. Services include chemical dependency, health care and wellness programs that are responsive to the needs of the community.
Domestic Violence Project- RENEW [See Also Domestic Violence]
PO Box 9459
Canton, OH 44711
Stacey Giammarco 330-453-7233 x 248
RENEW provides counseling, case management, and support services for females with alcohol/substance abuse and for victims of domestic violence.
Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Institute
405 Tallmadge Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Patty Slevey 330-436-0957 patty.slevey@
Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Institute is an accredited rehabilitation services hospital, dedicated to helping patients who have experienced strokes, brain or head traumas, spinal cord injuries, multiple traumas, amputations, orthopaedic, neuromuscular and related conditions, or those in need of drug or alcohol addiction rehab. We are the Akron/Canton area's most experienced and most accredited inpatient rehabilitation facility. Rehab care is all we do each and every day. Our goal is to reduce the extent of disability through physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, while we strive to restore the independence of patients with disabling diseases, injuries and addictions.
The expertise of our highly accredited rehabilitation professionals and support staff is unmatched in the state. Their skill, caring and dedication make Edwin Shaw a leading rehabilitation service facility. Whether you're in need of physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or rehabilitation for drug addiction or alcohol addiction, we have a program to help you recover and find your new beginning. Our specialized programs, together with the community's support, have continually helped renew our commitment to provide the highest quality, most comprehensive and cost-effective rehabilitation services available in Ohio.
Holmes County Prevention Coalition [See Also Community Planning]
2587 Back Orville Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Ralph Huhn 330-264-9597 x 221
The Holmes County Prevention Coalition is constantly working to engage its members and the entire community in our vision to achieve A Substance Abuse Free Holmes County. The bottom line is that the work of the Holmes County Prevention Coalition is a common sense, smart spending, sound investment in the future of our youth and community.
The Coalition: Changing the conditions that allow youth to have easy access to alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs changing family and community norms tolerant of youth using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. Helping youth make healthy choices regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs; Empowering youth and adults to seek help for breaking their addictions to alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs; Seeking adequate funding and community resources to sustain efforts into the future. Mobilizing community partnerships to identify and solve substance-abuse related problems; Assuring the availability of local alcohol, tobacco, and drug treatment services; Promoting health, safety and economic opportunity of all who live and work in Holmes County.
Mature Services, Inc. [See Also Aging & Community Health]
The D. Bruce Mansfield Center is now Avenues to Recovery and with the new name comes broader services like Mental Health Counseling as well as alcohol and substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. *We provide all our services directly at Avenues and not by referral to another organization (except for crisis intervention.
415 S. Portage Path
Akron, OH 44320
Laura Kidd, 330-253-4597x 115 lkidd@
Mature Services, Inc. promotes successful aging by providing the highest quality programs and services to support, strengthen, and empower adults as they age. Founded in Akron, Ohio as a senior citizen program, it has since become an independent, nationally respected organization with offices throughout the state. This agency provides services to older adults, including support, chemical dependency services, homecare and senior employment services. The goal is to provide independence of individuals through community-based assistance, to help older adults avoid premature or inappropriate institutionalization and to help alleviate the problems of poverty among older adults. Student opportunities include assessment and reassessment; problem-solving around issues of daily living, including emergency food and utility assistance; information and referral; and mediation.
Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic [See Also Family Services]
5211 Mahoning Avenue Suite 370
Austintown, OH 44515
500 Gypsy Lane
Youngstown, OH 44501
Ilonna Roth-Cohn 330-884-3923
Mike Flatley 330-792-4724 or 330-509-3649 (X7102)
Our mission is to provide compassionate, professional services of the highest quality for alcohol and/or drug dependent people, their families and our community. Services include in-patient and out-patient services; individual and group counseling; assessment; drug court involvement and case management.
Oriana House Inc.
49 East Glenwood Avenue
Akron, Ohio 44304
Sally Longstreth Fluck 330-996-2222 ext. 2616 sallylongstreth@
This agency provides cost effective and humane point of entry to comprehensive services for chemically dependent Summit County residents. Services include intake, screening, and assessment to determine eligibility. Recommendations for level of care and treatment options are discussed, and referral is offered for recommended. Target population is adult Summit County residents.
Quest Prevention & Recovery Services
1341 Market Avenue, N.
Canton, Ohio 44714
Wendy Hunter 330- 453-8252 x 314 WendyH@
The mission of this agency is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of chemical abuse and dependency and their related effects in the community through the provision of cost-effective, culturally sensitive services in the least restrictive environment of care regardless of ability to pay.
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare (formerly Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services) [See Also Community Mental Health]
246 Northland Drive
Medina, OH 44256
Dawn Rist, Clinical Director 330-723-9600
This agency provides alcohol and drug dependency as well as mental health outpatient services for clients and their families. Residents of Medina County may receive services based on a sliding scale fee.
Urban Ounce of Prevention Services Inc.
1735 S.Hawkins Ave. Suite B
Akron, Ohio 44320-4055
Mr. Gerald Unison (330) 867-5400 uops@
Urban Ounce of Prevention Services' mission is to address health-related problems and social ills of inner-city families. It is our philosophy that to be effective, community-based organizations must consider the cultural lifestyles, attitudes, feelings and beliefs of the population that they serve. Urban Ounce of Prevention Services, Inc. is a non-profit community-based organization that has served the Summit County community since 1990. Our agency specializes in quality health and wellness services that focus on promoting the well-being of inner-city families .The agency is certified for Prevention and Treatment Services by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS).
Your Human Resource Center [See Also Family Services]
2587 Back Orrville Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Beth McCready 330-264-9597 mccreadyb@
The mission of this agency is to help clients find successful solutions to individual and family problems. Services include mental health and chemical dependency programs, drug testing, group counseling, psychological testing, and case management.
Your Human Resource Center is a private, non-profit organization that provides treatment, intervention and prevention services to residents of Wayne and Holmes Counties with mental health or chemical dependency problems. Our treatment services include assessment, individual, group, marital and family counseling.
Our intervention services include a wide variety of outreach programs for individuals who are: incarcerated due to criminal behavior, in other protective environments due to behavior problems, in unstable families or in need of assistance to find employment. Our prevention services work with the schools, community groups and organizations to prevent problems with chemical dependency or mental illness.
Our staff includes psychologists, mental health counselors, chemical dependency counselors, social workers, prevention specialists, vocational specialists and case managers. Your Human Resource Center is certified by the State of Ohio and by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) as both a mental health facility and substance abuse treatment center.
Your Human Resource Center's mission is to decrease substance abuse and improve mental health by providing professional and affordable prevention, intervention and treatment services to people in our community.
Child Welfare
Ashtabula County Children Services Board
3914 C Court
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Phone: (440)998-1811
Beverly Defazio defazb@odjfs.state.oh.us
Ashtabula County Children Services Board is the county’s public child protective agency. We offer services to prevent child abuse and neglect and investigate allegations of abuse and neglect. When necessary, we provide substitute care for children through the use of kinship care, foster care, and group homes to ensure their safety. We also license foster and adoptive homes and are the county’s public adoption agency.
Bridgeway Homes [See Also Crisis Intervention]
3432 Shellhart Road
Norton, OH 44203
Melinda Hitch 330-335-1556
The mission of Bridgeway is to provide a broad range of services for troubled youth ages 11-19. The agency belief is that links to caring adults, who provide role models, academic assistance, and work related skills, will enable teens to reach adulthood successfully. A therapeutic environment is provided to assist children in behavioral changes and functioning. Student responsibilities may include intake, assessment, and case management, and crisis intervention, attendance at court hearings, documentation and staff orientation training.
Caring for Kids, Inc.
650 Graham Road Suite 101
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
Ashley Berdine, MSSA, LSW Foster Care Supervisor 330-928-0044 ashley@
Sarah Widmer, LISW Birth Parent Counselor 330-928-0044 sarah@
Erin King, MSW, LSW Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter 330-928-0044 erin@
Linda Chasteen, LISW-S Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter 330-928-0044 linda@
Jill Davies, Executive Director 330- 928-0044 x 303 Jill@
Caring for kids is a full service foster care and adoption agency serving foster children and foster families as well as offering services in domestic and international adoptions. A student intern can anticipate working with adoptive and foster families and children in a variety of capacities. Responsibilities may include providing supportive services, assisting in searching and locating a possible adoptive match, learning to do home study assessments and training, billing, grant writing, fundraising, recruitment, and community outreach.
Christian Children’s Home [See Also Family Services]
2685 Armstrong Road
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Stephanie Cooper 330-345-7949 x 2375 coopers@ (contact using email only)
The mission of this organization is to bring healing to hurting families. Services include foster care, adoption, residential treatment, and counseling with abused and/or neglected children ages 6-18 years old. Field Placement activities include: group work, therapeutic activities, and a client caseload.
The Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center (DVAC) [See Also Domestic Violence]
Shaker Boulevard Site
11811 Shaker Blvd. Suite 220
Cleveland, OH 44120-1965
Cheryl Groner 216-229-2420
Laura Ross 216-688-7295 lross@
The Mission of Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center is to empower individuals, educate the community and advocate for justice to end domestic violence and child abuse.
Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center provides services for adults, teens, children and families for domestic violence and child abuse related trauma. DVCAC offers these services by providing trauma-informed care.
Family Visitation and Mediation Services, Inc. [See Also Family Services]
12 Southwest Avenue
Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
Chris Berry 330-630-1868 cberry@
This agency provides supervised visitation and family mediation services. Other services such as home evaluations, groups and seminars, individual, family and group counseling, conflict resolution, educational programs for single parenting, parenting as a non-residential parent and parenting and divorce. A Field placement includes the above along with documentation/reports to court. (Evening & weekend placements available)
Guardian ad Litem Program of Summit County (CASA/GAL ) [See Also Crisis Intervention]
650 Dan Street
Akron, OH 44310
Julie Wagman 330-643-2928
This agency’s mission is to recruit, train and support volunteer child advocates to advocate in juvenile court for abused and neglected children.
Guidestone Ohio [See Also Mental Health]
303 East Bagley Road
Berea, OH 44017
440.260.8324
Fax: 440-260-8389
Melody Oakes
Coordinator for Interns and Volunteers
Melody.oakes@
We’re OhioGuidestone – built on a solid foundation of experience and expertise, rooted in faith and a legacy of serving children and families. Our range of flexible, customized programs build upon one another so they address every aspect of a person’s needs. We’re a solutions-focused organization with passionate people committed to providing direction and inspiration to children, families and communities to help them become stronger.
Though we’ve changed our name from Berea Children’s Home and Family Services to OhioGuidestone, the most important things about our organization remain the same: our high quality programs and services and our passionate people. We’re still a private, not-for-profit, charitable organization governed by a board of directors in covenant relationship with the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Our Legacy
We’re proud of our legacy of serving children and families in need for almost 150 years. We were founded in 1864 as the German Methodist Orphan Asylum, which was dedicated to providing shelter for Civil War orphans and care for neglected, dependent or abandoned children. In 1960, the agency shifted its focus to serving children and youth needing specialized therapeutic programs. Today, we serve over 15,000 children and families annually throughout the State of Ohio. Our experience and expertise in finding comprehensive solutions for families have helped us evolve into the leading organization dedicated to preserving family relationships and helping make children, families and communities stronger.
At OhioGuidestone, we believe that every individual and community is unique and that their needs are different. Because of this, we’ve created flexible, customized programs designed to help children, families and communities, especially those in need. Our innovative, comprehensive programs preserve family relationships, help make children and families more self-sufficient and reduce clients’ need for future social service or court interventions. They are focused on making a positive, lasting, measurable difference in the lives and communities we serve. At OhioGuidestone, we strive to provide a 360o support network. Learn more about our programs or services here:
Our Programs and Services
• Residential Treatment
• Community-Based Services
• Parenting & Family Services
• Workforce Development
• Home-Based Services
• Foster Care Services
Locations include: Berea, Cleveland, Brookpark, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Lakewood, Columbus, Painesville, Lorain, Canton, and Fairlawn.
Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities [See Also Developmental Disabilities & Occupational]
9772 Digonal Road
PO Box 1200
Mantua, OH 44255-1200
Dianna Bluso 330-274-2272 x 3063 dianna.bluso@
Sara Roth 330-274-2272 x 3042 sara.roth@
The Foundation’s mission is to make life meaningful and to normalize life for children with profound mental retardation and physical disability. This is a residential home for children with MR/DD. Services offered include medical, physical and occupational therapy, dietary, educational, recreational and social services. Respite, foster care and in home respite care are also provided. Student activities may include management of own caseload, referral services, documentation, advocacy, and attendance at IHP and staff meetings.
Hattie Larlham Community Services
9772 Dagonal Road
P. O. Box 1200
Mantua, OH 44255-1200
Juanita Greenwood 330-274-2272, ext. 3063 or
Tami Setlock 330-274-2272, ext. 3030
This agency facilitates the educational home study process prior to interstate, international, or domestic adoptions. The agency provides pre-finalization supervision and post-finalization adoption services. (Primarily evening hours, some Saturdays.)
Holmes County Department of
Job and Family Services
85 N. Grant Street
Millersburg, OH 44654
Stephanie Geib 330-674-1111 geibs@odjfs.state.oh.us
The department provides government mandated services for financial assistance, food stamps, health care, employment training, and adult and children‘s services. Social services include transportation for medical services and day care. Children‘s services include adoption, abuse and neglect, and investigation and protective services. The OWF, Medicaid, Healthy Start/Healthy Families, Disability Assistance, Food Stamp program, and PRC are all administered out of this office. Also provides Workforce Development Services including: Employment and training services to eligible underemployed workers; displaced workers; homemakers; and youth.
Lovelight, Inc.
154 N. water Street
Kent, OH 44240
Lisabeth Justice lkjusti1@kent.edu 330-673-5839
LoveLight, Inc. is a private, nonprofit (501C3) organization incorporated in November 1995 for the purpose of 1) assisting persons, especially those considered disadvantaged, in moving toward reaching their potential; and 2) promoting positive, healthful lifestyles. Our major focus has been on children and youth, within the context of family, neighborhood and community. The perspective of our agency is an interdisciplinary, pro-active one. Thus, we work to bring together the fields/sectors of education, health, social service, recreation, criminal justice, government, and communities of worship in a cooperative effort to optimize the development of young people. Lovelight, Inc. models child development and learning center for children birth through age 14 years of age. Golden Treasures program in which senior citizens share their time and talents with youth for their mutual benefit. Bio-Integrative educational services for learners who are struggling. HUGS (Healing, Uplifting Guidance and Support), a youth empowerment and an entrepreneurial program for teens. opportunities for Kent State students to engage in community service and experiential learning. Conduct of research to advance knowledge in the areas of learning and human development, and sharing of research results. Meetings, classes, and training sessions for parents, college students, and professionals.
New Beginning
2685 Armstrong Road
Wooster, OH 44641 newbeginnings.html
Stephanie Cooper 330-345-7949 ext. 2375
New Beginnings is an agency that provides foster care and adoption services. This agency also provides a children's residential treatment center where they provide group and individual counseling.
Northeast Ohio Adoption Services
5000 East Market Street Suite 26
Warren, OH 44484
Kim Stewart 330-856-5582, ext. 107
Adoption agency works with adopting families; special needs adoptions; parent training; home studies.
P.A.L. Mission
1634 Market Ave. South
Canton, OH 44707
index.htm
Jill Miller 330-453-9199 jillmiller@
This agency’s mission is to provide a stable, secure environment to meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs of young adult women as they prepare for emancipation. Agency Field activities include Child Welfare, Adolescent, Assessment, Case Management, and Foster Care.
Pathway Caring for Children [See Also Family Services]
4895 Dressler Road N.W. Suite A
N. Canton, OH 44718
Deborah Garrott 330-493-0083 (x3441) dgarrot@
Pathway is a private, non profit agency providing quality, community-based and treatment-oriented residential care for boys and girls who are unable to live with their own families. Its purpose is to care for neglected, abused and abandoned youth age’s infancy to 19, by providing loving, stable environments. Services offered are foster care, group home, and foster parent services. Student opportunities include participation in respite program, providing support for parents, adoption, conducting research, and involvement with other community social service agencies.
Portage County Department of Job and Family Services [See Also Family Services]
449 S. Meridian St.
Ravenna, OH 44266
co.portage.oh.us/jfs/index.html
Kathy Guckelberger 330-298-4207
The Portage County Department of Job and Family Services is an agency that is a combined agency with Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services. Services provided are childcare programs, child health care programs, adult abuse cases and child support fraud.
Richland County Children Services Board
731 Scholl Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906
richlandcountyoh.us/cldrnsrv.htm
Elayna Rizor 419- 774-4100 RizorE@odjfs.state.oh.us
This agency’s mission is to strengthen or to provide family life for all children who are subject to abuse and neglect. Student intern activities may include: case management intake and assessment, advocacy, referrals, and community networking.
Safe Landing [See Also Family Services]
39 W. Cuyahoga Falls Avenue
Akron, OH 44310
Hollie Ashworth 330-715-9217 h.ashworth@
To meet the needs of the community by empowering youth and families through community mental health services that include residential and non-residential treatment for youth between the ages of 6 and 21 years who manifest emotional, behavioral or social adjustment problems. Youth may be referred for treatment as a self-referral or by the family; child welfare, juvenile justice or mental health systems. Services provided include housing; clothing; food; mental health assessments; individual, family and group counseling; community psychiatric supportive treatment; education and employment opportunities; recreation; transportation; medical and psychological care; and full time supervision.
SAFY- Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth [See Also Family Services]
SAFY of Ohio, Inc. - Canton/Akron
6465 Frank Avenue, NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720
Felicia L. Phelps, MSSA, LISW-S phelpsf@ 330-305-1668
800- 787- 7239 - Toll Free
330- 305-1696 - Fax
Founded in 1984, Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth believes that every child is entitled to a caring and stable living environment. Many children in our nation are abused, neglected and victimized and left without loving parents to care for them. SAFY focuses on these difficult-to-place children, by helping to provide stable homes in order that they may grow into healthy and happy adults. SAFY’s primary focus is therapeutic or treatment foster care. Annually, SAFY helps more than 2,000 children find stable and loving homes. This program is designed for children who are unable to remain with their primary families. These children receive individualized services from a team of professionally-trained foster families and social workers. SAFY’s foster care program is intended as a short-term solution with the goal of reunifying the primary family, whenever possible.
Stark County Children Services [See Also Family Services]
221 3rd Street S.E.
Canton, OH 44702
djfs.co.stark.oh.us/
Angi Duck 330- 451-8927 ducka@odjfs.state.oh.us
SCCS provides child protective services, foster care, adoption, WIN, adult services, residential treatment, day care, services to unwed parents, and administrative support services to assist in the delivery of aforementioned programs.
The types of learning experiences that a student would be exposed to may include: working with the county welfare system, case management, interviewing, interfacing with other community agencies such as courts, schools, mental health agencies, private human service agencies, and MR/DD, interacting with the line workers, who carry caseloads, attending Stark County Task Force meeting, conducting home visits, and supervising family visits.
Summit County Children Services [See Also Family Services]
264 S. Arlington Street
Akron, Ohio 44306-1399
Helen-Jean Cardina 330-39-1921 or Colleen Harris 330-996-7038
(University Partnership Program (UPP) Only)
hcardina@ or charris@
It is the mission of Children Services to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of all children served, in partnership with families and the community. Offered services can result in improved family functioning through reduction of stress, improved parent-child interaction, elimination of abuse/neglect, and increased ability to cope with difficulties. Student field experiences can occur in a variety of departments including Intake, Protective, Independent Living, Foster Care, Kinship, and Adoptions. Possible activities may include the opportunity to shadow workers in various departments, to interact with other community agencies, to participate in intake assessments, to supervise family interactions, to assist with the provision of ongoing services to a family, to conduct a Life Skills Assessment with youth and to attend court hearings. Students must complete a criminal background check as well as a check of points on their driver’s license.
Wayne County Children Services [See Also Family Services]
2534 Burbank Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Robin Troyer 330-345-5340 troyer01@odjfs.state.oh.us
The mission of CSB is to provide supportive services that will strengthen and preserve families in the community and to protect the abused, neglected and dependent children of Wayne County. Services offered include: adoption services, foster care, parenting education classes, visiting nurse services, protective services, prevention services, expectant parent counselling, and abuse/neglect investigation. Student activities may include home visits, school visits, court hearing attendance, parenting class attendance, visit supervision, case plan development, and documentation.
Community Planning
American Friends Service Committee, Northeast Ohio
2101 Front Street
Cuyahoga Falls, Oh 44221
Leah Davis 330-928-2301 ldavis@
Quaker-related social action organization that educates advocates and organizes on political, social, economic, and justice issues—including issues related to race/racism, campaign finance reform, and the threat of corporations of wealth to democracy and self-determination.
Holmes County Prevention Coalition [See Also Substance Abuse]
2587 Back Orville Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Ralph Huhn 330-264-9597 x 221
The Holmes County Prevention Coalition is constantly working to engage its members and the entire community in our vision to achieve A Substance Abuse Free Holmes County. The bottom line is that the work of the Holmes County Prevention Coalition is a common sense, smart spending, sound investment in the future of our youth and community.
The Coalition: Changing the conditions that allow youth to have easy access to alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs; changing family and community norms tolerant of youth using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. Helping youth make healthy choices regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs; Empowering youth and adults to seek help for breaking their addictions to alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs; Seeking adequate funding and community resources to sustain efforts into the future. Mobilizing community partnerships to identify and solve substance-abuse related problems; Assuring the availability of local alcohol, tobacco, and drug treatment services; Promoting health, safety and economic opportunity of all who live and work in Holmes County.
South Street Ministries – External Social Work Supervision required
130 W. South Street
Akron, Ohio 44311
Joseph Turner 330-761-1992 southstreetministries@
Transforming impoverished urban neighborhoods into flourishing, healthy communities is the goal. We are looking for committed friends to serve weekly with South Street in ministry, connection, mentoring, and service. The Front Porch Cafe exists to provide the South Akron and greater Akron communities with a place to come together, break bread, and fellowship together. We believe that connecting people together through shared meals and shared mission can transform lives and communities. The Front Porch Cafe is to train and connect unemployed and underemployed men and women from the recovery and reentry communities to transition into employment in the food service industries. South Street Ministries also participates in urban gardens, after school programs, football camp, summer camps and open gym.
Criminal Justice/Corrections
Bath-Copley Youth Diversion Program
Bath Police Department
3864 W. Bath Road
Akron, Ohio 44333
Marcy Mason 330-666-3736 x 1334 mmason@
This is a program designed to give first-time misdemeanor or status offenders a chance to avoid having their charges sent to juvenile court. If a juvenile completes this program successfully, they will not have a juvenile court record. As part of this field placement, you will be attending and participating in the juvenile diversion hearings where it is determined whether or not the juvenile will be accepted in the diversion program and consequences will be established. Students will also attend and facilitate weekly case management meetings with the juveniles that are involved in the diversion program. In addition to these duties, a student will attend monthly Summit County Diversion meetings and the monthly meetings with school staff to discuss the students who are in the diversion program and their well-being. This field placement will also give a student an opportunity for positive interaction with youth through the Healthy Communities, Healthy Youth organization. copley-
Hours of operation : Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. -5 p.m. , occasional evenings and Saturdays. Field Placement not available in the summer (Fall and Spring Field Placements only)
Please download application from the Bath Township website on the police page (Go to the link for the POLICE page, then click on the link for EMPLOYMENT, then print and complete the application. Please return the completed application to the Bath Police Department and address it to the attention of Marcie Mason.)
Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, Juvenile Division (Day Treatment Program) [See Also Family Services]
9300 Quincy
Cleveland, OH 44106
Jacqueline Brackett 216-443-3348 jbrackett@cuyahogacounty.us
Day treatment program motivates youths by promoting positive social values, responsibilities and accountability. Program serves youths on probation through academic support, parental support, behavioral and group dynamics, conflict resolution, and most of all life choices. Field opportunities offered include: needs assessments, proposal writing, and supervision. The program also offers students hands on learning in areas such as ethics and documentation.
Indian River Juvenile Correction Facility/Department of Youth Services
2775 Indian River Road
Massillon, OH 44646 dys.
Nancy Rosia 330-834-2709 x 2815
The mission of this facility is to maintain a safe, secure, humane and industrious environment that promotes real life situations that assist youths in developing skills for community living. The facility can house a maximum of 220, 12-20 year-old male felony offenders. The primary function is to enhance public safety by holding the youth offender accountable while providing them opportunities for rehabilitation. The agency provides a variety of services that include educational, substance abuse, medical, psychological, vocational, religious, legal, social services counseling, crisis intervention, and volunteer.
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland [See Also Family Services]
Social Work Department
1223 W. Sixth Street -3rd Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Denise Wember 216-861-5184
The Social Work Department provides a variety of social services to help clients resolve critical issues in order to enhance their legal representation. The student will be participate in the Legal Aid’s Law and Social Work Partnership Program; a collaborative approach to advocacy that enhances representation, maximizes client participation and fosters enduring solutions.
Ohio Department of Youth Services
161 South High Street, Suite 100
Akron, OH 44308 dys.dysweb/AkronRegion.aspx
Laura Melnick 330-643-3040 laura.vaccariello@dys.
This agency interacts with juveniles that are judged delinquent, as determined by the Juvenile Court and committed to the Ohio Department of Youth Services. Services provided include parole services, transitional care, crime and delinquency prevention, job training, referral, and placement. Student direct practice activities are mostly observational with limited assignments under the direction of a parole officer.
Stow Police Department [See Also Crisis Intervention & Family Services]
Stow Youth Division Services
3800 Darrow Road
Stow, OH 44224
stow.oh.us/Departments/Police/policeYouth.shtml
Teresa Ramsey, LSW 330-689-5860 tramsey@stow.oh.us
Stow Youth Services was created by the Stow Police Department as a diversionary program for youthful offenders to avoid referral to the Summit County Juvenile Court. Programs offered
include parent and teen groups. Student activities may include interaction with youth on probation as part of student caseload, participation in mediation education, facilitation of parent group, crisis intervention, intake, and assessment.
Summit County Adult Probation Department
53 University Avenue
Akron, OH 44305
Rebecca Shepard 330- 643-7343 RShepard@cpcourt.
The Intensive Unit was formed as an alternative to incarceration. To that end, our mission is to supervise high-risk felony offenders in a community setting, with emphasis on programming for treatment and rehabilitation. Our foremost responsibility is to protect the community while providing a high level of supervision for the felony offender. If calling contact person, call Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
Summit County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations [See Also Crisis Intervention & Family Services]
209 South High St.
Akron, Ohio 44308
Susan Tucker 330-643-2359 stucker@
The Domestic Court provides legal resolutions for family conflicts through social service evaluations, assessment and referrals, as well as litigation, case management, crisis intervention, and mediation.
Summit County Prosecutor’s Office [See Also Crisis Intervention & Community Mental Health]
Victim Services Division
53 University Avenue
Akron, OH 44308
co.summit.oh.us/prosecutor/index.htm
Claudia Sengos 330-643-8339
Prosecutor Walsh’s mission is to help victims of crime by enhancement to the Victim Services Division and restructuring the Child Support Enforcement Agency. The mission of Victim Assistance is to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder and secondary victimization by the criminal justice system. Agency field activities include adult/adolescent/child services, assessment, and crisis intervention.
Victim Assistance Program (VAP) [See Also Crisis Intervention]
150 Furnace Street
Akron, OH 44304
Mellissa Gant 330-376-0040 mgant@
The Victim Assistance Program of Summit County is one of the oldest victim advocate programs in the United States. The program has pioneered victim services both locally and nationally. VAP has the goal of offering comprehensive services to all victims of violent crimes. VAP services offer information and referral services, community and professional education, identification of victims and their needs, victim advocacy throughout the criminal justice system, and supportive counselling to crime victims. Students may be involved in one or more of the following services: crisis intervention, assistance with victim reparation, emergency food, medical and dental assistance, in-service forms, credit card replacement, referrals to community services, and community education. In-service training is provided. In order to benefit more fully from this experience, students should arrange their schedules so that they can spend at least part of the practicum hours at the agency during office hours of 8am-4pm .
Developmental Disabilities
Hartville Meadows [See Also Family Services]
844 Sunnyside SW
Hartville, OH 44632
Roxanne Korte 330-877-3694
This is an ICF / MR facility of 32 adult beds, serving the mentally retarded, who also are physically disabled. The agency is looking for a student, who plans to continue his / her career with the MRDD population. Student opportunities may include: budgeting, fundraising, family integration, family counseling, client advocacy, community interaction and education.
Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities [See Also Child Welfare & Occupational]
9772 Digonal Road
PO Box 1200
Mantua, OH 44255-1200
Dianna Bluso 330-274-2272 x 3063 dianna.bluso@
Sara Roth 330-274-2272 x 3042 sara.roth@
The Foundation’s mission is to make life meaningful and to normalize life for children with profound mental retardation and physical disability. This is a residential home for children with MR/DD. Services offered include medical, physical and occupational therapy, dietary, educational, recreational and social services. Respite, foster care and in home respite care are also provided. Student activities may include management of own caseload, referral services, documentation, advocacy, and attendance at IHP and staff meetings.
Koinonia Homes, Inc.
6161 Oak Tree Blvd. Ste 400
Independence, OH 44131
Nancy Disbrow (216) 588-8777 x 107; 1-877-398-4770 ; Fax # 216-588-5670
KOINONIA is a non-profit organization that provides residential, day and vocational support services to people with developmental disabilities throughout Cuyahoga County. Koinonia serves adults with mental retardation/developmental disabilities, including those with dual diagnosis (MH/MR) in group homes and supportive living arrangements.
KOINONIA MEANS COMMUNITY (coin-o-NEE-yah) is a rich, complex word of Greek origin. Community, partnership and generous sharing are at the heart of the word. When translated into English, it means fellowship.
Medina County MRDD
4691 Windfall Road / 2737 Medina Road
Medina, OH 44256
Diana Davis 330-725-7751
The agency mission is to work in partnership with people with disabilities to assist them to
achieve full community participation through employment or independent living opportunities.
Student activities may include case management services such as service placement, coordination and monitoring, crisis intervention and client advocacy.
Medina County Achievement Center
4691 Windfall Road
Medina, OH 44256
Debbie Ziccardi 330- 764-8988 ext. 395 deb@
The agency mission is to provide quality programs, services and supports that enable individuals with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and socialize as they choose. Services include administration ancillary, center employment, community services, education services, facilities management, service and support administration and transportation.
Outreach Community Living [See Also Aging & Community Mental Health]
337 W. North Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Mary Lloyd 330-263-0862
This agency is a non-profit corporation established to provide a continuum of residential and support services to persons with mental disabilities. Field activities include Psychiatric, Elders, MRDD, Adult, Case Management, and Intake.
Portage Industries
(Portage County Board of MR/DD)
7008 State Route 88
Ravenna, OH 44266
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Jim Critel 330-296-2839, ext. 3124 jimc@
The Portage County Board of MRDD’s mission is to provide services to citizens of Portage County who have mental retardation/developmental disabilities. Goal of services is to help consumers become contributing members of the community. Some services include: special education classes at Happy Day School, case management, vocational training, nursing, and residential assistance.
Stark County Board of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities
*Not currently taking students for field
2950 Whipple Avenue NW
Canton, OH 44708
Sandra Bowers 330-479-3574 bowerss@
The case management department provides advocacy and community coordination and linkage for individuals of all ages. Student opportunities include case management, coordination of services, assessments, history updates, delivery of concrete services and advocacy.
Summit County Board of MR/DD [See Also Crisis Intervention & Rehabilitation]
89 East Howe Road
Tallmadge, OH 44278
Steve Oster 330-634-8959
The Summit County Board of MR/DD provides a comprehensive array of services through the community to people with disabilities from birth to death. Services include mr/dd, early intervention, school-age programs, adult rehabilitative services, residential/respite care, case management, crisis intervention, and transportation.
Tri County Independent Living Center *Not currently taking students for field
680 E. Market Street, Suite 205
Akron, OH 44304
Rose Juriga 330-762-0007
Tri County Independent Living Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting people with significant disabilities to live independently and to serve the community at large by helping to create an environment that is accessible to all. Tri County Independent Living Center provides direct services to individuals with significant disabilities and advocacy in the community that results in a greater awareness of disability issues, physical and programmatic accessibility, and systems change. Students have the opportunity to work with the disabled population, and advocacy groups.
United Disability Services
701 S. Main Street
Akron, OH 44311
Kay Shellenberger kshellenberger@ 330-379-3334 x 327
The mission of United Disabilities Services is to lead in the delivery of high quality, consumer driven services, which support people with disabilities (MR/DD and traumatic brain injury), their families and others, in the attainment of their goals. Programs/ services offered include Sheltered Workshop Program, Sociabilities Program, Vocational Services Program, Community Employment Services, Toy and Resource Center, Time for Me Program, Epilepsy Program and transportation services. Student placement activities may include: respite matches, home visits for respite intake, assessment, inter-agency work, client advocacy, documentation, staff meetings, and program assessment.
University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Little Forest Med. Ctr.) [See Also Aging]
797 East Market Street
Akron, OH 44305
Chris Leib 330-434-4514 x 120
Care First is a nursing home serving the MR/DD and geriatric population. Student interns may participate in care planning, community resource referral, and meeting participation.
Wayne County Board of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities [See Also Family Services]
1700 B Old Mansfield Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Laurie Baker 330-264-9667 x 422
The Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) is an agency serving Wayne County residents with disabilities. The mission of the WCBDD, in partnership with enrollees, families, staff, and the community, is to provide choice and options based on individual and family preferences enabling a quality of life satisfying to the individual in learning, living, working, and participation in the community. This agency serves the multi-handicapped, developmentally disabled population of Wayne County through early intervention pre-school services, respite care, residential and sheltered workshop services.
Domestic Violence or Crisis Intervention
Alternative Paths [See Also Community Mental Health]
246 Northland Dr.
Medina, Ohio 44256
Colleen Barrett 330- 725-9195 cbarrett@
Alternative Paths is a non-profit behavioral health organization dedicated to providing an array of services to meet the needs of Medina, County residents. Activities include Psychiatric, Adult, Assessment, Case Management, Intake, Community Organization and Crisis Intervention.
Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties *
Administrative Office
759 West Market Street
Akron, OH 44303
Brittney Paliswat 330-374-0740 ext. 127
Battered Women’s Shelter is a voluntary private, non-profit agency. The mission statement is to provide emergency shelter and supportive services to women and their children. The agency promotes community awareness of the problems and needs surrounding domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence through crisis intervention. Student interns will have the opportunities to answer crisis calls, counsel residents, and assess intakes, community referrals and advocacy. (Weekend and evening hours available).
Bridgeway Homes [See Also Child Welfare]
3432 Shellhart Road
Norton, OH 44203
Melinda Hitch 330-335-1556
The mission of Bridgeway is to provide a broad range of services for troubled youth ages 11-19. The agency belief is that links to caring adults, who provide role models, academic assistance, and work related skills, will enable teens to reach adulthood successfully. A therapeutic environment is provided to assist children in behavioral changes and functioning. Student responsibilities may include intake, assessment, and case management, and crisis intervention, attendance at court hearings, documentation and staff orientation training.
Child Guidance Centers/Family Solutions- Community Mental Health [See also Family Services]
18 North Forge Street
Akron, OH 44302
Patricia Roy 330-762-0591 roypa@
We are a comprehensive mental health agency effectively serving over 4,000 children and 1,000 adults annually in our community. We encourage positive change by supporting strengths, teaching skills, and encouraging each individual's ability to find solutions that work. Prevention services are a high priority within our comprehensive system of care woven around the individual. Our services are designed to wrap around the collective mental health needs of child, family, and adult with prevention and education processes-leading to treatment strategies and options for those we serve.
Crisis Intervention Center [See Also Community Mental Health]
13th, N.W.
Canton, OH 44708
Carole Vesely 330-452-9812, ext. 2135
This agency provides 24-hr/7-day per week emergency mental health services to the Stark County community, serving people of all ages and cultures.
Cuyahoga County Witness/Victim Service Center
310 W. Lakeside Rd.
Suite #300
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Jill Smialek 216-443-7347 jsmialek@cuyahogacounty.us
Since 1974, the Cuyahoga County Witness/Victim Service Center has protected crime victims' rights to receive advocacy, information, and access to community services.
Domestic Violence Project- RENEW [See Also Substance Abuse]
PO Box 9459
Canton, OH 44711
Allison Bachtel 330-453-7233
RENEW provides counseling, case management, and support services for females with alcohol/substance abuse and for victims of domestic violence.
The Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center (DVAC) [See Also Child Welfare]
The Mission of Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center is to empower individuals, educate the community and advocate for justice to end domestic violence and child abuse. Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center provides services for adults, teens, children and families for domestic violence and child abuse related trauma. DVCAC offers these services by providing trauma-informed care.
Shaker Boulevard Site
11811 Shaker Blvd. Suite 220
Cleveland, OH 44120-1965
Cheryl Groner 216-229-2420
Laura Ross 216-688-7295 lross@
Every Woman’s House
Gault Liberty Center
104 Spink Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Gina Patterson 330-263-6021 pattersong@steps-
The mission of this agency is to prevent sexual assault and domestic violence. The House offers a shelter and related services for women and children from domestic violence situations. Field activities include Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention and School-Based Intervention.
Family & Community Services of Portage County, Inc. [See Also Family Services]
705 Oakwood Street
Ravenna, OH 44266
Laura Mann 330-678-3911 x 46
The mission of this agency is to lessen the scope of domestic violence in Portage County. Safer Futures offers shelter and support services by providing safety, education and resources to individuals, families, and communities seeking freedom from Domestic Violence
Girl Scouts of the Western Reserve [See Also Group Services]
1 Girl Scout Way
Macedonia, OH 44056
Beth Ramsey 330-864-9933 x 0398
The mission of this agency is to develop cooperative community relationships and innovative methods to retain and increase Girl Scout membership, by attracting and maintaining motivated adult leadership that is committed to the Girl Scout philosophy. Facilitates groups for females involved in the criminal justice system and for females residing in local housing developments; collaboration with public schools, local police departments, and local shelters for females.
This agency is dedicated to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, and service through emphasis on growth of the individual girl. Student opportunities may include: visits to area schools and agencies for outreach to at risk girls; facilitation of anger management, stress management or drug and alcohol use groups; and development of summer camp schedule.
Guardian ad Litem Program of Summit County (CASA/GAL ) [See Also Child Welfare]
650 Dan Street
Akron, OH 44310
Julie Wagman 330-643-2902
This agency’s mission is to recruit, train and support volunteer child advocates to advocate in juvenile court for abused and neglected children.
Pregnancy Care of Summit County [See Also Family Services]
195 E. Tallmadge Avenue
Akron, OH 44310
Jennifer Shartle 330-253-4071 pregnancycareofsummitcounty@
Pregnancy Care of Summit County is a pro-life, non-profit, non-political agency serving families in the community since 1971. The agency freely provides a broad range of services to women who are faced with unexpected, untimely or crisis pregnancies. The agency assists low income parents with material goods, prenatal care, and parenting classes. Activities include case management, intake, crisis intervention, and pregnancy testing.
Rape Crisis Center (formerly YWCA Rape Crisis Center) [See Group Services & Community Health]
759 W. Market Street
Akron, OH 44303
Brittney Paliswat 330-374-0740 ext. 127
This agency provides a hot line service and group counselling to the community; crisis intervention; hospital advocacy; community education and speakers bureau. (Night and weekend hours available.)
Salvation Army – Akron
190 South Maple Street
Akron, OH 44302 usc.usc/www_usc.nsf
Terry Lutz 330 -762-8481 tlutz@use.
The Salvation Army’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The target population would be any individual that is seeking a need, or resource that we offer at the agency. The services offered at the agency are; Emergency family shelter, emergency assistance, such as; utility, rental & food pantry assistance. The Salvation Army also offers seasonal assistance such as, holiday help and summer camp for families. Field opportunities at The Salvation Army include; preparation, & leadership of life-skills classes for shelter clients, attend department meetings, attend outside agency meetings, grant writing, shadowing social services staff, benefit bank training/tax prep classes. Expected duties/assignments for field students include; answering phones, maintaining client files, using fax and copy machines, covering front desk duties, writing case notes/ proper documentation, assisting/direct practice with clients, calling potential booth shelter clients for pre-screening, assisting with back-pack program, attending pantry mania day at the East Akron Salvation Army.
Stow Police Department [See Also Criminal Justice & Family Services]
3800 Darrow Road
Stow, OH 44224
stow.oh.us/Departments/Police/policeYouth.shtml
Teresa Ramsey, LSW 330-689-5860 tramsey@stow.oh.us
Stow Youth Services was created by the Stow Police Department as a diversionary program for youthful offenders to avoid referral to the Summit County Juvenile Court. Programs offered
include parent and teen groups. Student activities may include interaction with youth on probation as part of student caseload, participation in mediation education, facilitation of parent group, crisis intervention, intake, and assessment.
Summa Center for Senior Health [See Also Community Health and Aging]
*Note: This organization is not taking students after Spring 2012 until further notice
75 Arch Street Suite G2
Akron, Ohio 44304
Traci Kalpac 330-375-4100
The mission is to improve the health quality of life, and the well-being of older adults through a consultative process focused on coordinating every aspect of an older adult’s care. Agency field activities include Nursing Home, Elders, Substance Use, Hospice, Assessment, Case Management, Intake, Protective, Ongoing, and Crisis Intervention, among others.
Summit County Board of MR/DD [See Also Developmental Disabilities & Rehabilitation]
89 East Howe Road
Tallmadge, OH 44278
Steve Oster 330-634-8959
The Summit County Board of MR/DD provides a comprehensive array of services through the community to people with disabilities from birth to death. Services include mr/dd, early intervention, school-age programs, adult rehabilitative services, residential/respite care, case management, crisis intervention, and transportation.
Summit County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations [See Also Criminal Justice & Family Services]
209 South High St.
Akron, Ohio 44308
Susan Tucker 330-643-2359 stucker@
The Domestic Court provides legal resolutions for family conflicts through social service evaluations, assessment and referrals, as well as litigation, case management, crisis intervention, and mediation.
Summit County Prosecutor’s Office [See Also Criminal Justice & Community Mental Health]
Victim Services Division
53 University Avenue
Akron, OH 44308
co.summit.oh.us/prosecutor/index.htm
Claudia Sengos 330-643-8339
Prosecutor Walsh’s mission is to help victims of crime by enhancement to the Victim Services Division and restructuring the Child Support Enforcement Agency. The mission of Victim Assistance is to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder and secondary victimization by the criminal justice system. Agency field activities include adult/adolescent/child services, assessment, and crisis intervention.
Victim Assistance Program (VAP) [See Also Criminal Justice]
150 Furnace Street
Akron, OH 44304
Mellissa Gant 330-376-0040 mgant@
The Victim Assistance Program of Summit County is one of the oldest victim advocate programs in the United States. The program has pioneered victim services both locally and nationally. VAP has the goal of offering comprehensive services to all victims of violent crimes. VAP services offer information and referral services, community and professional education, identification of victims and their needs, victim advocacy throughout the criminal justice system, and supportive counselling to crime victims. Students may be involved in one or more of the following services: crisis intervention, assistance with victim reparation, emergency food, medical and dental assistance, in-service forms, credit card replacement, referrals to community services, and community education. In-service training is provided. In order to benefit more fully from this experience, students should arrange their schedules so that they can spend at least part of the practicum hours at the agency during office hours of 8am-4pm.
Family Services
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority [See Also Aging and Housing]
Resident Support Services
100 West Cedar Street
Akron, Ohio 44307
Jeanne Shea 330-762-9631 jshea@
The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is committed to building stronger neighborhoods by providing attractive, safe and affordable housing options and professional services for all eligible Summit County families, elderly and individuals with special needs in partnership with the greater community.
Aultman Hospital [See Also Health and Mental Health]
2600 Sixth Street SW
Canton, OH 44708
Lynn Gastin 330-452-9911 or 330-430-3488 pager lgastin@
Leading our community to improved health is the mission. Placement areas may include: Psychiatry, Oncology, Dialysis, Peri-natal or discharge planning. Student activities include case management for patients, family members and care givers, with the goal of meeting their psychosocial needs. He/She will also assist Case Manager and Utilization Management Specialist to ensure achievement of patient outcomes, through assistance with discharge planning to the appropriate level of care.
Carroll Co. Department of Job and Family Services
PO Box 219
95 East Main Street
Carrollton, OH 44615
Kate Offenberger 330-627-7313 x 221
Cheri Miller 330-627-7313 x 252
This agency’s mission is to deliver quality effective services to those who are eligible for public assistance and social services programs. Services include Ohio Works First, Food Stamps, Medicaid disability assistance, childcare, homemaker services, child and adult protective services.
Catholic Charities of Geauga County
10771 Mayfield Road
Chardon, Ohio 44024
Erin Johnson (440) 285-3537
Students work in areas of School-Based, Gerontology, Substance Use, Adult and Child, Assessment, Case Management, Early Childhood Mental Health, Domestic Violence Group for men, and Parenting Programs. Catholic Charities is guided by the mission of Jesus by providing vision and leadership for those who respond to the health and human needs and the social concerns of the people in the Diocese of Cleveland.
Catholic Charities of Lake County
8 North State Street, Ste 455
Painesville, Ohio 44024
Jim Clements 440-352-6191 x 15 jrclements@
Students work in areas of School-Based, Gerontology, Substance Use, Adult and Child, Assessment, Case Management, Early Childhood Mental Health, Domestic Violence Group for men, and Parenting Programs. Catholic Charities is guided by the mission of Jesus by providing vision and leadership for those who respond to the health and human needs and the social concerns of the people in the Diocese of Cleveland.
Catholic Charities of Parmadale
6753 State Rd.
Parma, Ohio 44134
Joan Hinkelman 440-843-5535 jmhinkelman@
Catholic Charities of Parmadale offers adolescent intensive residential treatment services in a secure, trauma-sensitive environment; Community-Based Family Services, which offer a range of mental health services provided in the client’s home; Outpatient Mental Health Services, which offers outpatient mental health assessment and counseling for children, adults and families; Chemical Dependency Services, which include assessments, intensive outpatient, non-intensive outpatient, or residential treatment programs, for adults or youth; Birth Parent, Foster Care and Adoption Services, which includes assistance with licensing and placement, training, consultation, as well as case management
Catholic Charities Community Services/ Summit County
812 Biruta St.
Akron, Oh 44307-1104
summit/
Mary Kase 330-762-2961 x 232 mkase@
Catholic Charities Community Services / Summit County (formerly named CYO and Community Services and Catholic Social Services) is a vibrant agency that addresses the societal needs of children & families, persons with disabilities, older adults, and the poor. Our broad spectrum of services help people grow and thrive in their youth, all the way through the late stages of life. We help keep the hungry fed and the developmentally disabled as functioning members of society. We counsel families and individuals, and assist the growing Hispanic population in Summit County.
Christian Children’s Home [See Also Child Welfare]
2685 Armstrong Road
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Stephanie Cooper 330-345-7949 x 2375 coopers@ (contact using email only)
The mission of this organization is to bring healing to hurting families. Services include foster care, adoption, residential treatment, and counseling with abused and/or neglected children ages 6-18 years old. Field Placement activities include: group work, therapeutic activities, and a client caseload.
Common Ground Family Services
12 Southwest Avenue
Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
Chris Derry 330-630-1868 chrisderry@cgfs.
Serving families and children in Summit County and throughout Northeast Ohio! Working hard to meet the needs of our customers, FVMS is in the process of making significant changes to serve you better. Common Ground Family Services offers on-site and off-site visitation, mediation/conflict resolution, couples and family counseling, parent coordination, custody and home evaluations, and co-parenting skills coaching/classes.
Community Action Wayne / Medina
Wooster, OH 44691
Carla Unekeser 330-264-8677
Community Action is a nonprofit organization. This agency’s services include running a head start preschool and case management for low income clients.
Community AIDS Network (formerly Summit AIDS Housing Corporation)
667 North Main Street
Akron, OH 44310
Donald Kelly 330-375-2134
A non-profit corporation, Summit AIDS Housing assists those with HIV/AIDS to find, adapt, and retain safe and affordable housing. Services include: supportive services, housing referrals, housing placement, landlord education, client advocacy, and SHARE - a food budget program for clients
Community Clubhouse for Brain Injury (A program of the Community Health Center)
2799 Copley Road
Copley, OH 44321
Debra Beckstett or Dan Bonko 330-724-4000
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the fastest growing disability in the USA. There are more traumatic brain injuries than breast cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury COMBINED! The Clubhouse Model is a unique opportunity to learn about and work with individuals who have sustained a brain injury.
Community Clubhouse is a program of The Community Health Center, a non-profit organization in the community. We serve individuals with various types of brain injury. Our mission is to strengthen individuals and families affected by brain injury by providing a community base of direct support to decrease isolation and increase personal growth, independence and self-esteem. We accomplish this through a comprehensive day program of work related activities, community outings, social activities and assistance with re-learning social skills.
Undergraduate students would be supervised by a Licensed Social Worker. Responsibilities may include: Case management of brain injury clients, intake and assessment, facilitating referrals with needed community services, advocacy, and facilitating education and life skills groups.
Community Pride
Joy Park Homes
524 Fuller
Akron, OH 44306 programs_&_services/Prevention_Education_&_Outreach_Programs/community_pride.asp
Bonnie Sharp 330-434-4141 x 2657
This is a community-based program offering opportunity to do case management aid, tutoring for elementary levels to high schools, home visits, field trips, and community organization. The
Target population is high-risk children and adults. This is a satellite agency of the Community Health Center. Day/Evening & weekend hours are available.
Community Services of Stark County, Inc.
625 Cleveland Avenue, N.W.
Canton, OH 44702
Michelle Chaido (330) 455-0374 mchaido@ml.
We, the Community Services of Stark County, Inc., in keeping with social and moral tradition, serve all persons with dignity and respect. Through direct service, counseling and advocacy, we are committed to empowering individuals and families to enhance the quality of their lives. Services include counseling; adoption; maternity programs; special needs adoption; emergency assistance, consultation, education and prevention; community and school outreach; housing and rape crisis.
Cornerstone of Hope 5905 Brecksville Road
Independence, Ohio 44131
Megan Sprenger 216-524-4673 megan@
Cornerstone of Hope is dedicated to providing support, education, and hope for grieving children, teens and adults.
Court of Common Pleas, Cuyahoga County, Juvenile Division (Day Treatment Program) [See Also Criminal Justice]
2163 E. 22nd St.
Cleveland, OH 44115
Jacqueline Bracket 216-443-3348
Day treatment program motivates youths by promoting positive social values, responsibilities and accountability. Program serves youths on probation through academic support, parental support, behavioral and group dynamics, conflict resolution, and most of all life choices. Field opportunities offered include: needs assessments, proposal writing, and supervision. The program also offers students hands on learning in areas such as ethics and documentation.
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Summit County/ Family Promise of Summit County [See Also Housing]
77 West Miller Avenue
Akron, Ohio 44301
330- 253-8081
Contact to be determined (330) 253-8081 ihnsummit@
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Summit County is a consolidation of faith congregations caring for families in need of shelter, meals, and compassionate assistance that lead them to secure a stable home environment.
Family & Community Services of Portage County, Inc. [See Also Domestic Violence]
705 Oakwood Street
Ravenna, OH 44266
Laura Mann 330-678-3911 x 46
The mission of this agency is to lessen the scope of domestic violence in Portage County. Safer Futures offers shelter and support services by providing safety, education and resources to individuals, families, and communities seeking freedom from Domestic Violence
Family Visitation and Mediation Services, Inc. [See Also Child Welfare]
12 Southwest Avenue
Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
Chris Berry 330-630-1868 cberry@
This agency provides supervised visitation and family mediation services. Other services such as home evaluations, groups and seminars, individual, family and group counseling, conflict resolution, educational programs for single parenting, parenting as a non-residential parent and parenting and divorce. A Field placement includes the above along with documentation/reports to court. (Evening & weekend placements available)
Forum Health [See Also Community Health]
500 Gypsy Lane
PO Box 240
Youngstown, Ohio 44504
Mary Missos 330-884-3521
Forum Health’s mission is to enhance the health status of the communities they serve. Activities include Nursing Home Placement, Psychiatric, Hospice, HIV, Assessment, and Adoption. The main focus is Discharge Planning and Case Management.
Greenleaf Family Center
Teenage Parent Program
580 Grant Street
Akron, OH 44311
April Brewer or Melissa Marshall-Allen
330-376-9494 ext. 221 or 224
tpc@ or amelissa@
The Teenage Parent Program is a community-based program that provides support and education to pregnant and parenting adolescents in Summit County. Our services include individual case management in schools and homes, school-based support groups, and a community-based educational program for the young parents and their children.
This organization can accommodate Fall/Spring placements only.
Hartville Meadows [See Also Developmental Disabilities]
844 Sunnyside SW
Hartville, OH 44632
Roxanne Korte 330-877-3694
This is an ICF / MR facility of 32 adult beds, serving the mentally retarded, who also are physically disabled. The agency is looking for a student, who plans to continue his / her career with the MRDD population. Student opportunities may include: budgeting, fundraising, family integration, family counseling, client advocacy, community interaction and education.
Haven of Rest Ministries/Harvest Home [See Also Housing]
24 N. Prospect Street
Akron, OH 44632
Myra Schneider 330-434-1149 mschneider@
Homeless shelter for women and children. “The purpose of Haven of Rest Ministries is to serve and glorify God through a Christ-centered outreach of love and compassion that responds to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of disadvantaged men, women and children without regard to their race, color, creed or social standing.” Harvest Home uses a social work model of case management to assist the homeless in securing housing, a source of income, medical coverage and other supportive services. We use advocacy and agency networking to help the client obtain resources. The majority of our clients have some mental health issues as well as chemical dependency. A student may be involved in counseling with individuals and families, may visit and research social service agencies and other community helpers in the area, advocate with clients, participate in education programs; documentation.
Holmes County Department of [See Also Child Welfare]
Job and Family Services
85 N. Grant Street
Millersburg, OH 44654
Stephanie Geib 330-674-1111 geibs@odjfs.state.oh.us
The department provides government mandated services for financial assistance, food stamps, health care, employment training, and adult and children‘s services. Social services include transportation for medical services and day care. Children‘s services include adoption, abuse and neglect, and investigation and protective services. The OWF, Medicaid, Healthy Start/Healthy Families, Disability Assistance, Food Stamp program, and PRC are all administered out of this office. Also provides Workforce Development Services including: Employment and training services to eligible underemployed workers; displaced workers; homemakers; and youth
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland [See Also Criminal Justice]
Social Work Department
1223 W. Sixth Street -3rd Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Denise Wember 216-861-5184
The Social Work Department provides a variety of social services to help clients resolve critical issues in order to enhance their legal representation. The student will be participate in the Legal Aid’s Law and Social Work Partnership Program; a collaborative approach to advocacy that enhances representation, maximizes client participation and fosters enduring solutions.
Medina County Job and Family Services
232 Northland Drive
Medina, OH 44256
mcjfs.us/
Louis Brown 330-661-0802
The Mission of Medina County Job and Family Services is to provide financial assistance, Medicaid programs, protective and supportive services that foster independence and improve the quality of life in the community.
Murtis H. Taylor Human Services System
The mission is to support, empower and strengthen individuals, families and communities to become healthy and productive through effective, integrated health and human services.
Murtis Taylor Human Services System has more than 5 sites in the Cleveland area and addresses a wide variety of practice areas with a wide range client system.
Service Areas include but not limited to:
• Youth Development and Early
• Childhood Education
• School-Based and Community Child Behavioral Healthcare
• Senior Development Services
• Adult Community Mental Healthcare Services
Heather A. Brissett, MSW, LSW, MNAL
System of Care Program Coordinator
HBrissett@
216.283.4400 X 2295
216.295.1572- fax
Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic [See Also Substance Abuse]
5211 Mahoning Avenue Suite 370
Austintown, OH 44515
500 Gypsy Lane
Youngstown, OH 44501
Ilonna Roth-Cohn 330-884-3923
Mike Flatley 330-792-4724 or 330-509-3649 (X7102)
Our mission is to provide compassionate, professional services of the highest quality for alcohol and/or drug dependent people, their families and our community. Services include in-patient and out-patient services; individual and group counseling; assessment; drug court involvement and case management.
Opportunity Parish Ecumenical Neighborhood Ministry (OPEN M)
941 Princeton Street
Akron, Ohio 44311
Hannah Nitz 330-434-3250 family@
This is a faith-based non-profit neighborhood ministry which provides help to residents of Summit County in need. Its focus is to feed the hungry, heal the sick, nurture children, build families, and strengthen the community. Social workers would work in our Family Development program providing assessments, obtaining resources, and assisting in areas such as utility assistance, Bridges Out of Poverty classes, etc. Social workers could also work in our Free Health Clinic either Tuesday or Thursday evenings providing help to clients regarding health needs for patients and their families as well as provide direct patient/family care.
Pathway Caring for Children [See Also Child Welfare]
4895 Dressler Road N.W. Suite A
N. Canton, OH 44718
Deborah Garrot 330-493-0083 (x3441) dgarrot@
Pathway is a private, non profit agency providing quality, community-based and treatment-oriented residential care for boys and girls who are unable to live with their own families. Its purpose is to care for neglected, abused and abandoned youth age’s infancy to 19, by providing loving, stable environments. Services offered are foster care, group home, and foster parent services. Student opportunities include participation in respite program, providing support for parents, adoption, conducting research, and involvement with other community social service agencies.
Personal and Family Counseling Service
1433 5th St NW
New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
personal-family-
Pam Trimmer (330)343-8171
Personal & Family Counseling Services serves individuals, couples and families in an effort to strengthen the overall community. Services include outpatient counseling, home-based therapy, specialized services for children in placement, positive parenting programs, community support services, early intervention services for ages 0-3 years and a variety of group programs. Student activities may include working with high-intensity, at-risk families, direct therapy, leading group sessions, supervision, and management of client records.
Portage Children’s Center /Children’s Advantage [See Also Community Mental Health]
520 N. Chestnut St.
Ravenna, OH 44266
Mary McKracken 330-296-5552, ext.217
The mission of this agency is to provide behavioral healthcare services and forge community partnerships in order to help children and families reach their fullest potential. A student may be involved with case management.
Portage County Department of Job and Family Services [See Also Child Welfare]
449 S. Meridian St.
Ravenna, OH 44266
co.portage.oh.us/jfs/index.html
Kathy Guckelberger 330-298-4207
The Portage County Department of Job and Family Services is an agency that is a combined agency with Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services. Services provided are childcare programs, child health care programs, adult abuse cases and child support fraud.
Pregnancy Care of Summit County [See Also Crisis Intervention]
195 E. Tallmadge Avneue
Akron, OH 44310
Jennifer Shartle 330-253-4071 pregnancycareofsummitcounty@
Pregnancy Care of Summit County is a pro-life, non-profit, non-political agency serving families in the community since 1971. The agency freely provides a broad range of services to women who are faced with unexpected, untimely or crisis pregnancies. The agency assists low income parents with material goods, prenatal care, and parenting classes. Activities include case management, intake, crisis intervention, and pregnancy testing.
Rockynol Retirement Community [See Also Aging and Community Health]
1150 West Market Street
Akron, OH 44313-7178
rockynol/
Kelly Yeager 330-867-2150 x 315 kyeager@rockynol.
Rockynol is a continuing care retirement community. Their mission is to provide older adults with caring and quality services towards the enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual well being. The levels of care offered include skilled nursing care, independent living apartments, assisted living, and a special car unit for those with dementia. They also have day care and home care programs. This agency offers two internship experiences: one is with Independent and assisted living residents and their families. This involves significant work around level of care changes and moves, and support services. The second is in the Nursing Home area, which is highly regulated by Medicare and Medicaid. This job includes assisting residents to adjust to their situation and establish a life with satisfaction and quality. Assessment, documentation, and case management are inherent in both positions. The student will be a team member with all departments.
Safe Landing [See Also Child Welfare]
39 W. Cuyahoga Falls Avenue
Akron, OH 44310
Hollie Ashworth 330-715-9217 h.ashworth@
To meet the needs of the community by empowering youth and families through community mental health services that include residential and non-residential treatment for youth between the ages of 6 and 21 years who manifest emotional, behavioral or social adjustment problems. Youth may be referred for treatment as a self-referral or by the family; child welfare, juvenile justice or mental health systems. Services provided include housing; clothing; food; mental health assessments; individual, family and group counseling; community psychiatric supportive treatment; education and employment opportunities; recreation; transportation; medical and psychological care; and full time supervision.
SAFY- Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth [See Also Child Welfare]
SAFY of Ohio, Inc. - Canton/Akron
6465 Frank Avenue, NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720
Felicia L. Phelps, MSSA, LISW-S phelpsf@ 330-305-1668
800- 787- 7239 - Toll Free
330- 305-1696 - Fax
Founded in 1984, Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth believes that every child is entitled to a caring and stable living environment. Many children in our nation are abused, neglected and victimized and left without loving parents to care for them. SAFY focuses on these difficult-to-place children, by helping to provide stable homes in order that they may grow into healthy and happy adults. SAFY’s primary focus is therapeutic or treatment foster care. Annually, SAFY helps more than 2,000 children find stable and loving homes. This program is designed for children who are unable to remain with their primary families. These children receive individualized services from a team of professionally-trained foster families and social workers. SAFY’s foster care program is intended as a short-term solution with the goal of reunifying the primary family, whenever possible.
Stark County Children Services [See Also Child Welfare]
221 3rd Street S.E.
Canton, OH 44702
djfs.co.stark.oh.us/
Angi Duck 330- 451-8927 ducka@odjfs.state.oh.us
SCCS provides child protective services, foster care, adoption, WIN, adult services, residential treatment, day care, services to unwed parents, and administrative support services to assist in the delivery of aforementioned programs.
The types of learning experiences that a student would be exposed to may include: working with the county welfare system, case management, interviewing, interfacing with other community agencies such as courts, schools, mental health agencies, private human service agencies, and MR/DD, interacting with the line workers, who carry caseloads, attending Stark County Task Force meeting, conducting home visits, and supervising family visits.
Stow Police Department [See Also Crisis Intervention & Family Services]
3800 Darrow Road
Stow, OH 44224
stow.oh.us/Departments/Police/policeYouth.shtml
Teresa Ramsey, LSW 330-689-5860 tramsey@stow.oh.us
Stow Youth Services was created by the Stow Police Department as a diversionary program for youthful offenders to avoid referral to the Summit County Juvenile Court. Programs offered
include parent and teen groups. Student activities may include interaction with youth on probation as part of student caseload, participation in mediation education, facilitation of parent group, crisis intervention, intake, and assessment.
Summit County Children Services [See Also Child Welfare]
264 S. Arlington Street
Akron, Ohio 44306-1399
Helen-Jean Cardina 330-39-1921 or Colleen Harris 330-996-7038
(University Partnership Program (UPP) Only)
hcardina@ or charris@
It is the mission of Children Services to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of all children served, in partnership with families and the community. Offered services can result in improved family functioning through reduction of stress, improved parent-child interaction, elimination of abuse/neglect, and increased ability to cope with difficulties. Student field experiences can occur in a variety of departments including Intake, Protective, Independent Living, Foster Care, Kinship, and Adoptions. Possible activities may include the opportunity to shadow workers in various departments, to interact with other community agencies, to participate in intake assessments, to supervise family interactions, to assist with the provision of ongoing services to a family, to conduct a Life Skills Assessment with youth and to attend court hearings. Students must complete a criminal background check as well as a check of points on their driver’s license.
Summit County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations [See Also Criminal Justice & Crisis Intervention]
209 South High St.
Akron, Ohio 44308
Susan Tucker 330-643-2359 stucker@
The Domestic Court provides legal resolutions for family conflicts through social service evaluations, assessment and referrals, as well as litigation, case management, crisis intervention, and mediation.
The National Youth Advocate Program
30 Northwest Avenue, Suite 120, Bldg A
Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
Andrea Banton 330-633-4187 abanton@
The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) has provided cost effective, community based services and support to children, youth and families since 1978. We offer flexible, creative, outcome based solutions to meet the unique needs of the communities we serve and the individual needs of the youth and families involved in our programs.
NYAP in Ohio has served children and families in Ohio since 1978. In keeping with our philosophy of maintaining strong local support for our foster parents and team members, the Ohio program is administered through seven regional office locations:
Columbus (Central Ohio); Newark (Eastern Ohio) ;Cincinnati (Southwestern Ohio);
Dayton (Western Ohio); Maumee (Northwestern Ohio); Cleveland (Greater Cleveland Area);
Tallmadge (Greater Akron/Northeast Ohio)
The Ohio State University Extension
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Stark, Summit, Mahoning & Portage County Extension Offices
2650 Richville Drive SE Suite 100
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Yvette L. Graham LISW-S graham.697@osu.edu
330-830-7700 ext. 117 Fax: 330-830-7720
Eating Smart, Being Active (ESBA) is a free program made up of eight education group from a curriculum designed to help low to moderate income families with children make healthier choices. The groups are research-based and delivered with an interactive and hands-on approach. Participants increase skills in decision making related to nutrition, stretching food dollars, increasing physical activity, parenting, food safety and resource management. Each group includes a food tasting to encourage healthy choice options and recipes. Participants receive weekly educational enhancements that encourage skill implementation outside the classroom. Pre and post test in addition to a 24 hour food recall are utilized to measure participant behavior changes.
The Summit County office also provides a youth program that provides educational groups targeted at low to moderate income communities. The youth program primarily targets third to sixth grade students but includes ages five to eighteen. Youth programming is delivered in four sessions in the Akron City Schools, community afterschool programs and other in partnership with other local agencies in the Summit County area. Pre and post tests are utilized to measure participant behavior changes.
What are the benefits?
It costs less than $210 in grant dollars to reach one EFNEP family with 3 to 6 months of intensive, practical nutrition education classes. Preliminary results of a Cost Benefit Analysis in Virginia show that for every $1.00 spent on EFNEP, there is a potential health care savings of $2.00 to $17.00 due to the delayed onset of nutrition-related chronic diseases and conditions among participants. EFNEP, which in 2011 celebrates 42 years of helping families is a proven program that clearly works for the benefit of the nation.
Trillium Family Solutions
624 Market Ave N.
Canton, OH 44702
Stephanie Duke 330-454-7066 ext 443
Trillium Family Solutions is a non-governmental, private, not-for-profit, social service agency serving all of Stark and surrounding counties. We offer a variety of counseling and support services designed for individuals and families of all ages and incomes. Services include, but not limited to: family counseling, chemical dependency, community psychiatric support treatment based, HIV/AIDS case Management, and school based services, psychiatric & pharmacological management, elder care, and services to the deaf community.
The staff at Trillium Family Solutions strives to give the gift of hope and healing to families and individuals experiencing the despair of these life problems. Through our services offered to the community, Trillium touched the lives of nearly 9,000 lives in our community in 2007.
Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services
280 Northpark Avenue, Suite 1
Warren, OH 44481
Kim Barrell- 330-675-2213
Renee Robinson- 330-675-2110
This agency’s mission is to deliver quality effective services to those who are eligible for public assistance and social services programs. Included in the services provided are: Ohio Works First, JOBS, Food Stamp programs, Medicaid disability assistance, childcare, and homemaker services. Student placement activities include: case management, determining eligibility requirements, Waiver and Passport programs, conducting home visits, acting as a liaison in the community, and attending workshops.
Wayne County Board of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities [See Also Developmental Disabilities]
1700 B Old Mansfield Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Laurie Baker 330-264-9667 x 422
The Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) is an agency serving Wayne County residents with disabilities. The mission of the WCBDD, in partnership with enrollees, families, staff, and the community, is to provide choice and options based on individual and family preferences enabling a quality of life satisfying to the individual in learning, living, working, and participation in the community. This agency serves the multi-handicapped, developmentally disabled population of Wayne County through early intervention pre-school services, respite care, residential and sheltered workshop services.
Wayne County Children Services [See Also Child Welfare]
2534 Burbank Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Robin Troyer 330-345-5340 troyer01@odjfs.state.oh.us
The mission of CSB is to provide supportive services that will strengthen and preserve families in the community and to protect the abused, neglected and dependent children of Wayne County. Services offered include: adoption services, foster care, parenting education classes, visiting nurse services, protective services, prevention services, expectant parent counselling, and abuse/neglect investigation. Student activities may include home visits, school visits, court hearing attendance, parenting class attendance, visit supervision, case plan development, and documentation.
Wayne County Department of Job and Family Services
P.O. Box 76 North Street (356 W. North St.)
Wooster, OH 44691
Don Aukerman 330-287-5800
Our mission is to help improve and enrich the lives of those we touch by providing financial, social and educational services; to empower, encourage and assist in every opportunity for self-sufficiency, respect and independence.
Your Human Resource Center [See Also Substance Abuse]
2587 Back Orrville Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Beth McCready 330-264-9597 mccreadyb@
The mission of this agency is to help clients find successful solutions to individual and family problems. Services include mental health and chemical dependency programs, drug testing, group counseling, psychological testing, and case management.
Your Human Resource Center is a private, non-profit organization that provides treatment, intervention and prevention services to residents of Wayne and Holmes Counties with mental health or chemical dependency problems. Our treatment services include assessment, individual, group, marital and family counseling.
Our intervention services include a wide variety of outreach programs for individuals who are: incarcerated due to criminal behavior, in other protective environments due to behavior problems, in unstable families or in need of assistance to find employment. Our prevention services work with the schools, community groups and organizations to prevent problems with chemical dependency or mental illness.
Our staff includes psychologists, mental health counselors, chemical dependency counselors, social workers, prevention specialists, vocational specialists and case managers. Your Human Resource Center is certified by the State of Ohio and by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) as both a mental health facility and substance abuse treatment center.
Your Human Resource Center's mission is to decrease substance abuse and improve mental health by providing professional and affordable prevention, intervention and treatment services to people in our community.
Group Services
Girl Scouts of the Western Reserve [See Also Crisis Intervention]
1 Girl Scout Way
Macedonia, OH 44056
Beth Ramsey 330-864-9933 x 0398
The mission of this agency is to develop cooperative community relationships and innovative methods to retain and increase Girl Scout membership, by attracting and maintaining motivated adult leadership that is committed to the Girl Scout philosophy. Facilitates groups for females involved in the criminal justice system and for females residing in local housing developments; collaboration with public schools, local police departments, and local shelters for females.
This agency is dedicated to inspire girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, and service through emphasis on growth of the individual girl. Student opportunities may include: visits to area schools and agencies for outreach to at risk girls; facilitation of anger management, stress management or drug and alcohol use groups; and development of summer camp schedule.
Rape Crisis Center (formerly YWCA Rape Crisis Center) [See Crisis Intervention & Community Health]
759 W. Market Street
Akron, OH 44303
Brittney Paliswat 330-374-0740 ext. 127
This agency provides a hot line service and group counselling to the community; crisis intervention; hospital advocacy; community education and speakers bureau. (Night and weekend hours available.)
Health
Akron Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program, Inc.-Community Health [See Also Substance Abuse]
(AKRON - UMADAOP)
665 West Market Street Suite 2-D
Akron, OH 44303
Jennifer Moree-Brown 330-379-3467 x126 moreebrown@
Akron UMADAOP provides substance abuse and HIV / AIDS prevention services which incorporate a wide variety of activities targeted to minority populations in Summit County. The philosophy is that substance abuse education, prevention and treatment efforts must be culturally specific if the needs of the minority community are to be addressed. Its mission is to increase awareness regarding the damaging effects of substance abuse and provide information to reduce the spread of HIV / AIDS. Student field opportunities may include facilitation of a women’s group, early intervention with children, planning of children’s activities, interaction with other community prevention / treatment agencies, client intake and referral.
All Caring Hospice [See also Aging/Hospice]
6715 Tippecanoe Road
Canfield, Ohio 44406
Katie Fekey
Volunteer Coordinator
kfeketyach@
330.286.3435
The mission of All Caring Hospice is to understand and help guide our patients' quest for a rewarding quality of life in their final days and to help their circle of family and friends support them in life and grieve for them in death. All Caring pledges to provide expert hospice care for the comfort and dignity of the terminally ill by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. We strive to provide individuals facing death and grief expert care that provides a sense of personal worth.
All Caring Hospice serves as a resource to the community for end-of-life care and related issues and seeks to provide care for all appropriate patients and families who need hospice services regardless of their ability to pay.
Coverage area includes: Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, and Trumbull counties.
Altercare of Millersburg- Majora Lane Care Center [See also Aging & Rehabilitation]
105 Majora Lane
Millersburg, OH 44654
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Tracey Ropp 330-674-4444 x 4617
This agency is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility. Services include skilled and intermediate nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapy, respite care, hospice care, social services, psychological services and comprehensive rehabilitation.
Altercare of Nobles Pond [See Also Rehabilitation]
7006 Fulton Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44718
Charlotte M. Bates, MSSA, LSW 330- 834-4800 socialnobles@
Altercare of Nobles Pond is an excellent resource for comprehensive rehabilitation programs and quality post-acute medical services.
Our mission is to provide personalized care and the highest-quality services and programs. We know what it takes to create a positive experience for each of our residents and their families, and offer a comfortable and peaceful environment, compassionate, experienced professionals, restaurant-style dining, and a full range of personal services.
Advanced Rehabilitation Capabilities
Experienced therapists provide customized physical, occupational and speech therapy care: Orthopedic Rehabilitation Multiple Trauma Care
CVA/Stroke Rehabilitation Amputee Rehabilitation
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation VitalStim® Swallowing Therapy
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Thermal-Tactile Stimulation
Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
Post-Acute Medical Care
A complete range of Medicare-certified skilled medical services are available, including:
Stroke and Surgical Post-Acute Care
Tracheostomy Management
Wound Care Management
Amputation Care
Dysphagia Management
Diabetes Management
IV Therapy/TPN
Oxygen Therapy
Aultman Hospital [See Also Mental Health and Family Services]
2600 Sixth Street SW
Canton, OH 44708
Lynn Gastin 330-452-9911 or 330-430-3488 pager lgastin@
Leading our community to improved health is the mission. Placement areas may include: Psychiatry, Oncology, Dialysis, Peri-natal or discharge planning. Student activities include case management for patients, family members and care givers, with the goal of meeting their psychosocial needs. He/She will also assist Case Manager and Utilization Management Specialist to ensure achievement of patient outcomes, through assistance with discharge planning to the appropriate level of care.
Aultman Rehab and Skilled Nursing [See also Rehabilitation and Aging]
2821 Woodlawn N.W.
Canton, Ohio 44708
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Marcella Copeland 330-479-4800 mcopeland@
This is a licensed, 60 beds Transitional Unit and 30 beds Rehabilitation Unit which prepares patients (children and adults) to return home following surgery, such as hip, or knee replacement, or stroke. Using a team approach, the unit treats patients from several angles, including social work. Patients are mostly elderly. An average stay is 2 weeks, and about 95% of patients return to the community. Students provide services which include assessment, education, support, and discharge planning as part of a multi-disciplinary team working directly with patients and families. Students will also have exposure to social work services provided in home care and hospice.
Briarwood [See Also Aging]
3700 Englewood Drive
Stow, OH 44224
Melissa VonGunten 330-688-1828 mfbriarwood@
This facility provides positive opportunities for those needing both assistance with activities of daily living and medical care. Briarwood provides a continuum of living arrangements including
This facility provides positive opportunities for those needing both assistance with activities of daily living and medical care. Briarwood provides a continuum of living arrangements including assisted living; interim assisted living and nursing care. Student opportunities include cognitive assessments of residents, participation in care conferences, and supportive visits to residents. Students will be taught medical terminology, Medicare, Medicaid and Area Agency on Aging Screenings and services.
Chapel Hill Retirement Community [See Also Aging]
12200 Strausser St. NW
Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614
Brenda Zahn 330- 854-4177 bzahn@
Chapel Hill Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community founded on a mission to provide older adults with Christian caring and quality services to enhance their wellness. As part of the United Church Homes family, our vision is to provide an environment of respect in which lives are enriched, independence is honored, and changing needs are met. At Chapel Hill Retirement Community, you will find the time and freedom to realize your full potential as you engage in life and explore everything we have to offer.
Student activities will include patient assessments.
Note: Please ask for the receptionist to page Brenda Zahn rather than leaving a message on her voice mail.
Community Health Center- Community Health [See Also Substance Abuse]
725 E. Market Street
Akron, OH 44305
Bonnie Sharp (330) 424-4141 chccp1@
The Community Health Center is committed to enhancing quality of life by providing a diverse, holistic continuum of care. Services include chemical dependency, health care and wellness programs that are responsive to the needs of the community.
Copley Health Center [See also Aging & Rehabilitation]
155 Heritage Woods Drive
Copley, OH 44321
Lori Endsley 330-666-0980 lendsley@chs.-
Copley Health Center is a licensed nursing facility with 150 beds providing skilled continuous care, rehabilitation services, and intermediate and assisted care. Copley is committed to offering the highest quality of residential and health care services to older adults whose needs cannot be met in the community.
Student learning opportunities in the Social Work department include: providing residents and families with emotional support; learning community resources; conducting history and assessment interviews; advocating for residents’ rights; using communication skills with those who have aphasia, hearing deficits and dementia; mediating and enabling resolution to conflicts; using the problem solving model; working as an interdisciplinary team player; addressing residents ‘ psychosocial, emotional, communicative needs and behavioral problems.
Crestmont North Healthcare [See also Aging]
13330 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
Andrea Freis 216-228-9550 andreafreis@
Since 1992, Crestmont has provided quality health care delivered through a dedicated team of professionals. We have strived to meet the evolving health care needs of the communities we serve. It is our commitment to deliver the highest quality of care in an environment that supports and nurtures the individual. Areas that would be covered include Psychosocial Assessments, including the Mini Mental Status Exam and the Geriatric Depression Scale; Care Planning; Discharge Planning, including making referrals to outside agencies; Counseling; completing the MDS Assessment; working with other disciplines, especially in Interdisciplinary Team Conferences; and completing forms needed in Nursing Homes, such as Level of Care (LOC) and Pasarr Screens. Discharge Planning and Gerontology are also included.
Crossroads Hospice of Cleveland [See also Aging/ Hospice]
9775 Rock side Rd Suite 270
Valley View, OH 44125
Kristen Kitzmiller Kristen.kitzmiller@
The hospice social worker provides initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of the patient and establishes a psychosocial plan of care. The social worker normally sees the patient once or twice a month to provide emotional support and ensure patient and family psychosocial needs are being met. The patient/family or any member of the hospice team can request additional psychosocial visits as needed. The social worker can provide assistance to the patient and family such as helping the patient with a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, assisting with finding community resources, and making arrangements for nursing home placement or transfer to inpatient care facility. The hospice social worker can also provide counseling to the patient or family.
Crossroads Hospice- Green [See also Aging/Hospice]
3743 Boettler Oaks Drive, Suite E
Green, Ohio 44685
Ron Davis
Emotional Support Team Director
Ron.davis@
330.899.9100
330.899.9972 – Fax
About Hospice
Hospice is a philosophy of care. It treats the person rather than the disease and focuses on quality of life. It surrounds the patient and family with a team consisting of professionals who not only address physical distress, but emotional and spiritual issues as well. Hospice care is patient-centered because the needs of the patient and family drive the activities of the hospice team.
Roles and responsibilities of a hospice team.
Physician: The physician is responsible for identifying the patient’s need for hospice and making the referral for hospice services. They are encouraged to remain involved as a member of the patient care team, and to actively participate in the hospice plan of care.
Hospice Medical Director: The hospice medical director provides an oversight of patient care and support to the hospice team. The hospice medical director attends a team conference to discuss the plan of care by assisting in establishing goals, and participating in decisions regarding patient care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager: The registered nurse case manager coordinates the plan of care with the physician and hospice medical director through initial and ongoing nursing assessments. The nurse visits the patient two or three times a week, or as needed, to ensure all distressing symptoms are effectively managed and that patient and family needs are being met. The RN supervises all care provided by the licensed practical nurse and home health aide, and coordinates care with the other members of the hospice team to ensure patient and family spiritual and psychosocial needs are met.
Social Worker: The hospice social worker provides initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of the patient and establishes a psychosocial plan of care. The social worker normally sees the patient once or twice a month to provide emotional support and ensure patient and family psychosocial needs are being met. The patient/family or any member of the hospice team can request additional psychosocial visits as needed. The social worker can provide assistance to the patient and family such as helping the patient with a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, assisting with finding community resources, and making arrangements for nursing home placement or transfer to inpatient care facility. The hospice social worker can also provide counseling to the patient or family in times of crisis.
Chaplain: The hospice chaplain provides spiritual support to the patient and family as needed. The chaplain visits once or twice per month or more often if requested. The care provided by the hospice chaplain can address religious issues, however the focus of care is more spiritual, in nature, than religious. Care by the hospice chaplain is non-denominational.
Bereavement Counselor: The bereavement counselor not only supports and guides the family through the bereavement period after the loss of a loved one, but can also help the patient deal with the grief associated with declining health. The bereavement counselor can provide bereavement services to the family up to a year, or longer, after a loved passes.
Home Health Aide: The home health aide assists the patient and family with personal care needs and light housekeeping. They also teach family members the correct and safe method for providing personal care to the patient. The home health aide supplements the care provided by the nurse case manager.
Hospice Volunteer: The hospice volunteer provides companionship and support to the patient and family. All hospice volunteers are required to attend volunteer training at the hospice. The volunteers frequently perform needed errands and light housekeeping for the patient and family.
Doylestown Health Care Center [See also Aging & Rehabilitation]
95 Black Drive
Doylestown, OH 44230
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Amy Royse 330-658-2061
a-royse@
This is a nursing home facility serving primarily older adults with the mission founded on Christian principles . . .to provide the best possible quality of life in long-term care . . . We promote independence and preserve dignity. Services include supportive living and long-term care; hospice; wound management; rehabilitative therapies; respite care; therapeutic activities, etc. Student activities might include information and referral, social service histories and assessments, attending weekly care plan meetings, documentation.
Forum Health- Community Health [See Also Family Services]
500 Gypsy Lane
PO Box 240
Youngstown, Ohio 44504
Mary Missos 330-884-3521
Forum Health’s mission is to enhance the health status of the communities they serve. Activities include Nursing Home Placement, Psychiatric, Hospice, HIV, Assessment, and Adoption. The main focus is Discharge Planning and Case Management.
FMC-Akron East Kidney Center
199 Perkins Street
Akron, Ohio 44304
Timothy Stipek
Timothy.Stipek@fmc-
440.915.7547
Center provides In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Home Dialysis Training. Anemia Management, Dialysis Adequacy, Vascular Access, Hospitalizations and Deaths are ongoing facets of this center.
Good Shepherd Nursing Home [See also Aging]
622 Center Street
Ashland, OH 44805
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Lorie White 419- 289-3523 lwhite@
Good Shepherd Nursing Home is a 130-bed skilled nursing home. This agency works with clients with Alzheimer’s, residential and family adjustment, documentation, and counseling residents and family members. Their mission is “Creating a better world by serving people in need.” Students may experience Adult Care, Assessment, Discharge Planning, Case Management, Intake and Ongoing Care.
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary * REQUIRES External Social Work SUPERVISION
5623 New Milford Road
Ravenna, OH 44266
Annette Fisher 330-296-5914 Annette@
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary Inc. is a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, and provides an adoption program for abused, abandoned, and neglected farm animals such as horses, ponies, pot belly pigs, farm pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, sheep, goats, and cattle. Happy Trails serves the entire state of Ohio, and works in cooperation with county humane societies, animal protective leagues, and local and state law enforcement officers.
Our criteria for accepting a farm animal or horse into our rescue program is that the animal has been removed from its current situation by a county humane officer, sheriff, or other law enforcement representative.
Happy Trails provides the rescued farm animals and equine with medical care, proper nutrition, clean and safe housing, and as much TLC as possible. We work in cooperation with a variety of other rescue groups, both local and out of state, to network and help find homes for the rescued farm animals.
Our adoption program allows for the rescued farm animals to be adopted as a family pet only. Once a farm animal is accepted by Happy Trails, they are no longer allowed to be placed back into food production, nor are they allowed to be bred or used for exploitation in any way.
Harbor Light Hospice [See also Aging and Hospice]
25 South Main St. Suite 7
Munroe Falls, OH 44262
216-396-4579
Alison Rose, MSW, LISW Alisonrose1449@
“The mission of Harbor Light Hospice is to provide dignified end-of-life care and quality services that allow our patients and their families/significant others to live life richly, deeply, and meaningfully for as long as it may last and to die with dignity on the setting of their choice.” Harbor Light Hospice is a provider of hospice services that seeks to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families who are facing a life-limiting illness. The goal is to provide comfort, company and active treatment of distressing symptoms with the patient and family as the focus of care. A team of educated and trained professionals specialize in providing patient care with the common focus of life and quality of living, while accepting the reality of death as a part of life. The interdisciplinary team collaborates together on the needs of patient and family care.
Students will attend interdisciplinary group meetings where team members collaborate and consult one another about patient care. They will learn the role of each discipline regarding patient care so they can then identify and refer patients to appropriate disciplines based on care needs. Students will also complete agency documentation and complete psychosocial assessments with patients and their families. These are just some of the duties students will perform there are many other opportunities based on student skill level.
Heather Hill Care Communities- Community Health [See Also Rehabilitation]
12340 Bass Lake Rd.
Chardon, OH 44024
Mary Lou Davis 440-285-4040
The mission of a nonprofit healing medical and health enhancement center is to give people who are well, frail, impaired, ill or injured the opportunities, support, tools and education they need to lead healthful and fulfilling lives. Their population includes brain injury patients, rehabilitation patients, orthopedic patients and Alzheimer’s patients. A student may be involved in seminars, workshops, admitting, assessment and discharge planning.
Heather Knoll Nursing Care Facility [See also Aging & Occupational]
1134 North Avenue
Tallmadge, OH 44278-1097
Frankie Twymon 330-688-8600
This is a 120-bed facility providing nursing care, physical, speech and occupational therapy, rehabilitation services, restorative and long term care. There are 30 skilled beds and 90 intermediate. Student opportunity may include working with the family of the residents, educational activities, support groups, interdisciplinary goal setting, and assisting residents in returning to their home.
Hospice of Medina County [See also Aging/Hospice]
5075 Windfall Road
Medina, OH 44256
Kim Ventresca
kventresca@
330-725-1900
With HMC Hospice of Medina County, you’ll discover an encompassing Circle of Care that includes expertise from a variety of agencies all working together in a single, unified organization. No one else in the region offers more experience in the combined specialties of home health and palliative care, hospice care and bereavement support. All delivered with compassionate hearts intent on providing the exact services to meet each family’s needs and wishes. The agencies within our Circle of Care enable us to be responsive to your needs throughout Medina and Summit counties and portions of Wayne, Lorain and Cuyahoga counties. Click on any agency from the menu to learn more about how they can provide the support you’re looking for.
Hospice of The Western Reserve [See also Aging/Hospice]
17876 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44110
Karen Vrtunski 216-486-6196 kvtunski@
Hospice of the Western Reserve has provided hospice and palliative care to patients and families throughout Northern Ohio since 1978. Our programs and services are more comprehensive than any other provider in the region. We help physicians and other healthcare providers achieve improved outcomes for patients facing a serious illness. Our holistic approach to care offers patients, caregivers and families opportunities to have their needs met at a variety of levels. In collaboration with doctors, Hospice of the Western Reserve’s trans disciplinary teams provide spiritual and psychosocial support, personal care and bereavement services to those in their care. We offer specialized programs for those not yet ready for hospice, patients with dementia, Veterans, children and women who learn of a serious illness while pregnant.
For patients who many not have a caregiver, whose loved ones are unable to care for them at home or are in need of intensive symptom management, one of our care settings might be available. Our Hospice Institute is the only one in Ohio that is dedicated to improving quality of life for people facing serious illness through research, knowledge and education of healthcare professionals, students and the general public.
Jewish Family Service- Aging/Gerontology/Community Planning/Housing
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, Ohio 44320
Gizelle Jones, LISW-S 330-867-3388 gizellejones@
Jewish Family Service is a nonprofit agency that provides counseling, case management, and community education to seniors and their families, beginning at age 45. This agency serves both the Jewish and non-Jewish community in Summit County and is funded in part by United Way. This organization has a grant funded program for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Seniors. This program is growing fast and an intern is needed to work with these seniors. A second project is in collaboration with Akron Metropolitan Housing to work with seniors in of their apartment buildings. An intern is needed to work with this project
Lodi Community Hospital- Community Health
225 Elyria Street
Lodi, OH 44254
Brenda Johnson 330-948-1222 (X85534) bjohnson1@
This agency’s mission is to provide caring and excellent health services that are progressive, patient-centered and family oriented to the residents of Northeast Ohio. Services include skilled nursing care, community support, respite care, social services, physical/occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, urgent care, emergency care, occupational health and other specialized clinics.
Manor Care Health Services, Barberton [See also Aging & Occupational]
85 3rd St., S. E.
Barberton, OH 44203
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Jennifer S. Leeper 330-753-5005 x 5935 450ssd@hcr-
This agency is dedicated to providing the highest quality in health care services. By ensuring that residents, patients and clients live with the greatest dignity and comfort possible, we will establish HCR Manor Care as the pre-eminent care provider, committed to standards of performance, which serve as the hallmark of the industry. Services include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapies; hospice care; social services; pastoral care; rehabilitative and restorative programs; and respite care.
Manor Care Health Services, Belden Village [See also Aging & Hospice]
5005 Higbee Avenue
Canton, OH 44718
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Keith Patterson 330-492-7835
This agency is dedicated to providing the highest quality in health care services. By ensuring that patients live with the greatest dignity and comfort possible, we will establish HCR Manor Care as the pre-eminent care provider, committed to standards of performance, which serve as the hallmark of the industry. Student’s duties may include admissions discharge, quarterly resident reviews, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, hospice, outside referrals and taking care of resident concerns.
Mature Services/D.B.M.C. - Community Health [See Also Aging & Substance Abuse
415 S. Portage Path
Akron, OH 44320
Laura Kidd, 330-253-4597x 115 lkidd@
Mature Services, Inc. promotes successful aging by providing the highest quality programs and services to support, strengthen, and empower adults as they age. Founded in Akron, Ohio as a senior citizen program, it has since become an independent, nationally respected organization with offices throughout the state. This agency provides services to older adults, including support, chemical dependency services, homecare and senior employment services. The goal is to provide independence of individuals through community-based assistance, to help older adults avoid premature or inappropriate institutionalization and to help alleviate the problems of poverty among older adults. Student opportunities include assessment and reassessment; problem-solving around issues of daily living, including emergency food and utility assistance; information and referral; and mediation.
The D. Bruce Mansfield Center is now Avenues to Recovery and with the new name comes broader services like Mental Health Counseling as well as alcohol and substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. *We provide all our services directly at Avenues and not by referral to another organization (except for crisis intervention.
Med Central Health System
335 Glessner Ave
Mansfeild , OH 44903
Judy Allton 419-526-8961 jallton@
At MedCentral Health System, our mission is to provide expert health care to the people of north central Ohio through our core values of Quality, Customer Service, Innovation and Teamwork. As the largest medical community between Cleveland and Columbus, we provide a comprehensive array of health care services - some typically found only in large metropolitan areas. MedCentral Health System is Expert Care Close to Home.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society- Community Health
Ohio Buckeye Chapter
6155 Rockside Rd. Suite 202
Independence, Ohio 44131
Greg Kovach, MSW, LSW Greg.Kovach@
1-800-344-4867 or 1-800-Fight MS
Fax 330-434-9223
The main office is located in Independence but the majority of assignments could be located in the Akron area. The mission of the MS Society is to end the devastating effects of MS. This organization offers students a generalist experience including but not limited to:
Friendly visiting to MS Clients in nursing homes. Once training is completed, student would visit as schedule permits. Home visits would be made with a staff social worker.
Possible work with the Akron Craft class depending on student’s schedule (class meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. -12 noon) Provide support to self-help group in the Akron area. Group meets once a month on Saturday mornings. Resource development for provider database (Once trained could be completed on student’s time). Work on special client projects (holiday bags, client social events, etc.) as schedule allows. Additional group opportunities- such as: Akron Craft Class
Parkside Villa Nursing Facility [See Also Rehabilitation and Aging]
7040 Hepburn Road
Middleburg Hts., Ohio 44130
Rena Close 440-260-7626 x 4472
Parkside Villa is a skilled nursing facility with both long-term and short-term rehab stay residents. There are 143 beds on four separate units. The Redwood unit is specified as the dementia unit. Students would experience a wide variety of experiences while at Parkside Villa. Students would participate in the following activities: MDS assessments, care planning, and RAP assessments. Students would also participate in admission psychological assessments, quarterly and annual reviews, family and individual counseling, resident council, and possibly additional group work. Students would learn the Medicare and Medicaid processes as well as gain practical knowledge in the field of medical social work.
Portage Trail Village [See Also Aging]
45 Cathedral Lane
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
Diane Sauers 330- 945-5637 0060sc2@
Portage Trail Village is an Independent Living environment where student placement would consist of working with seniors and individuals with disabilities in a H.U.D. housing setting. The primary role of the student would be in the service coordination area. The student experience would be to assist the residents to remain as independent as possible. The student would assist the resident with providing emotional support, medical assistance, advocacy and coordination of financial assistance. Students observe and assist service coordinators in informing residents about service availability, coordination from hospitals, physicians, prescriptions, transportation, and other relevant issues in the residents’ own homes.
Rape Crisis Center (formerly YWCA Rape Crisis Center) [Crisis Intervention & Group Services]
974 East Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44305
Brittney Paliswat 330-860-5635 BrittanyP@
This agency provides a hot line service and group counselling to the community; crisis intervention; hospital advocacy; community education and speakers bureau. (Night and weekend hours available.)
Robinson Memorial Hospital
6847 N. Chestnut Street
Ravenna, OH 44266-1204
Susan Sammons 330-297-8074 ssammons@
Student activities may include case management, in-service consultation, team meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, discharge planning, and ECF transfers.
Rockynol Retirement Community- Community Health [See Also Aging and Family Services]
1150 West Market Street
Akron, OH 44313-7178
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Kelly Yeager 330-867-2150 x 315 kyeager@rockynol.
Rockynol is a continuing care retirement community. Their mission is to provide older adults with caring and quality services towards the enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual well being. The levels of care offered include skilled nursing care, independent living apartments, assisted living, and a special car unit for those with dementia. They also have day care and home care programs. This agency offers two internship experiences: one is with Independent and assisted living residents and their families. This involves significant work around level of care changes and moves, and support services. The second is in the Nursing Home area, which is highly regulated by Medicare and Medicaid. This job includes assisting residents to adjust to their situation and establish a life with satisfaction and quality. Assessment, documentation, and case management are inherent in both positions. The student will be a team member with all departments.
Saint Vincent Charity Hospital
2351 East 22nd Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
Johlin, Carol A. Carol.Johlin@ 216-241-5534
Rudolph, Barbara J. Barbara.Rudolph@ 216-241-5198
This agency’s mission is the healing mission of Jesus, practice of quality care, dedication to the poor, commitment to education and value of all persons. Services offered are emergency and trauma care, outpatient and ambulatory care, acute and long-term care skilled nursing.
South West General Health Center- Community Health [See Also Aging]
Geriatric Program
18697 Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130
Donna Barrett 440-816-4036
Community-based case management for high risk older adults. Assessments, outreach, grant writing and program planning.
Summa Family Medicine Center- Community Health
53 Arch Street
Akron, Ohio
Beth Long 330-375-3761
The Summa Family Medicine Center provides primary care for over 4,000 patients in the Summit County area. The center has a full-time social worker who provides supportive services to patients, resident physicians, attending physicians and staff. A major focus for the social worker is on the underinsured and non-insured patients. The social worker assists these patients in getting connected with patient assistance programs for free or significantly reduced medications. Another major program for the non-insured is Access to Care. This is a grant funded program which coordinates access to service providers who are willing to provide free care to non-insured patients. The social worker handles enrollment for this program. Other responsibilities include connecting patients with community resources for assistance with food, clothing, housing, utilities etc. The social worker also provides education to residents on the role of social work in health care and assists them in treatment planning for needy patients.
Summa Center for Senior Health- Community Health [See Also Aging and Crisis Intervention]
*Note: This organization is not taking students after Spring 2012 until further notice
75 Arch Street Suite G2
Akron, Ohio 44304
Traci Kalpac 330-375-4100
The mission is to improve the health quality of life, and the well-being of older adults through a consultative process focused on coordinating every aspect of an older adult’s care. Agency field activities include Nursing Home, Elders, Substance Use, Hospice, Assessment, Case Management, Intake, Protective, Ongoing, and Crisis Intervention, among others.
Summa Health System –Internal Medicine Center- Community Health
55 Arch Street, Suite 1B
Akron, Ohio 44304
Tom Balchak, MSW, LSW 330-375-4658 balchakt@
Student works as part of an interdisciplinary staff focused on a study on the diabetic population. The team consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, medical residents and social workers. Community focused, community-based, community health.
Summer’s Trace (formerly Altercare of Canton) [See Also Aging]
820 34th St NW
Canton, OH 44709
Anne Halm 330-492-7131 x 329
This is a 150-bed, multi-level care facility; skilled and ICF nursing care, assisted living, and retirement home.
Union Hospital
Inpatient Rehabilitation
659 Boulevard
Dover, OH 44622
Jessica Kinsey, MSW, LISW-S 330-364-0830 jessicak@
The mission of Union Hospital is to provide excellent quality health care to the community at a competitive price through highly competent people and an integrated provider network Student placement activities include OB clinic assessments, ICU, Step-down, charting, nursing home placements, and referrals.
Volunteer and Bereavement Services Manager
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care[See also Aging /Hospice]
600 East Granger Road, Suite 100
Cleveland, Ohio 44131
Roberta Baioni, MSW
Roberta.Baioni@
216.706.2100
Hospice Care and Services
VITAS (pronounced VEE-tahss) Innovative Hospice Care® is the nation’s oldest and largest hospice provider, providing end-of-life care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. We work with patients and families to provide comfort and preserve dignity in the face of terminal illness. We provide comprehensive hospice services, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support for patients and bereavement support for families. These services are delivered by an interdisciplinary team comprised of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and volunteers. We are lea by our VITAS Values: Patients and families come first, We take care of each other, I’ll do my best today and do even better tomorrow, and I am proud to make a difference.
The Cleveland program opened in 2007 and serves patients in 9 counties including Cuyahoga, Lake, Portage, Geauga, Lorain, Summit, Stark, Medina, and Wayne.
VITAS Mission
We are a growing family of hospices providing the highest quality human services, products and case management to terminally ill and other appropriate patients and their families with measurable advantages for the patient, the family, the medical community, the employee, and the stockholder.
VITAS Vision
For over 30 years, VITAS has advocated for the rights of terminally ill patients and their families. We believe that patients should be apprised of their clinical prognosis and be involved in the decision-making process that determines how their end-of-life care is provided.
Social Work Student Practicum
Social Work students have an opportunity to participate in both clinical and administrative activities including:
• Completing initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments with patients and their families
• Making referrals to community resources
• Providing emotional support to patients, families, and other caregivers
• Working with patients with a variety of terminal diagnoses, ie. Alzheimer’s Disease, cancers, cardiac, etc.
• Assisting with Medicaid applications
• Coordinating Respite stays
• Attending team meeting and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
• Completing post death bereavement assessments with families
• Assisting with planning and facilitation of bereavement activities
• Assisting with volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision
• Attending interoffice trainings on issues related to end of life care
Wadsworth Pointe
540 Great Oaks Trail
Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
Angela Alonso MSW, LSW (330) 336-1141 Angela.Alonso@
Wadsworth Pointe is a licensed nursing home and assisted living facility. This facility has 64 dual certified skilled nursing beds and 7 assisted living beds. The facility provides rehabilitation and custodial care to its residents. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care possible to all those we are privileged to serve. This entails a continued commitment to always maintain the highest standards of care. Facility services include: skilled nursing care; physical, occupational and speech therapies; and a secure dementia unit.
Student learning opportunities in the social work department include a range of activities. Students may participate in the following activities as appropriate: conduct psychosocial assessments; provide emotional support; learn behavior management skills; learn communication skills; become a patient and family advocate; gain information in community resources; participate in an interdisciplinary team; and assist residents and families with discharge planning.
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital- Community Health
195 Wadsworth Road
Wadsworth, OH 44281-9505
Sharon Kephart 330-331-1649 sharonk@
Wadsworth-Rittman is a community hospital that provides quality, cost-effective health care regardless of race, creed, or economic status. Student activities may include patient psychosocial assessment, discharge plan development, and interdisciplinary team meeting attendance. Agency prefers contact by phone-not accepting students until further notice
Wayne County Adult Protective Services [See Also Aging]
356 W. North Street
PO Box 76
Wooster, OH 44691
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Susan Sigmon 800-421-7277 ext. 3342
CPS is a division of Wayne County DHS and provides protective services for the elderly. The agency strives to empower, support, educate, and advocate for clients, and to act as a resource for other community agencies by offering services to those in need. Programs and services offered include: Adult Protective Services, day care, transportation services, Health Check, Healthy Start, and prenatal care programs. Student field opportunities may include: Adult Protective Services home visits and client benefit application assistance.
West View Manor- Community Health [See Also Aging]
1715 Mechanicsburg Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Jenny Whitman 330-264-8640 x 230 jenny.whitman@
West View Manor is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Northern Ohio District Church of the Brethren whose main mission is to foster, maintain and operate a Christian Retirement Community that provides older adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel. Services provided include a continuum of care—assisted living, skilled nursing, assessment, and discharge planning.
Western Stark Medical Clinic- Community Health
820 Amherst Road, N.E.
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Chris Chappuis 330-834-1546 ext. 216
The agency provides medical/dental services for the homeless of Stark County. Opportunities exist for a macro level placement for students interested in grant writing and working at the organizational level to assist in provision of services for the homeless. Opportunities also exist for micro interventions for students wishing some direct practice experiences including: intake, assessment, interviewing, etc.
Hospice
All Caring Hospice [See also Aging/Health]
6715 Tippecanoe Road
Canfield, Ohio 44406
Katie Fekey
Volunteer Coordinator
kfeketyach@
330.286.3435
The mission of All Caring Hospice is to understand and help guide our patients' quest for a rewarding quality of life in their final days and to help their circle of family and friends support them in life and grieve for them in death. All Caring pledges to provide expert hospice care for the comfort and dignity of the terminally ill by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. We strive to provide individuals facing death and grief expert care that provides a sense of personal worth.
All Caring Hospice serves as a resource to the community for end-of-life care and related issues and seeks to provide care for all appropriate patients and families who need hospice services regardless of their ability to pay.
Coverage area includes: Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Jefferson, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, and Trumbull counties.
Brenn-Field Nursing Center [See Also Aging and Community Mental Health]
1980 Linn Dr.
Orrville, Ohio 44667
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Wendy Bowman 330-683-4075 x 2032
The nursing center offers the highest standard for the delivery of mental health care services in a home-like atmosphere. Students work in areas of hospice, assessment, discharge planning, and gerontology.
Crossroads Hospice of Cleveland [See also Aging and Health]
9775 Rockside Rd Suite 270
Valley View, OH 44125
Kristen Kitzmiller Kristen.kitzmiller@
The hospice social worker provides initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of the patient and establishes a psychosocial plan of care. The social worker normally sees the patient once or twice a month to provide emotional support and ensure patient and family psychosocial needs are being met. The patient/family or any member of the hospice team can request additional psychosocial visits as needed. The social worker can provide assistance to the patient and family such as helping the patient with a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, assisting with finding community resources, and making arrangements for nursing home placement or transfer to inpatient care facility. The hospice social worker can also provide counseling to the patient or family.
Crossroads Hospice- Green [See also Aging/Health]
3743 Boettler Oaks Drive, Suite E
Green, Ohio 44685
Ron Davis
Emotional Support Team Director
Ron.davis@
330.899.9100
330.899.9972 – Fax
About Hospice
Hospice is a philosophy of care. It treats the person rather than the disease and focuses on quality of life. It surrounds the patient and family with a team consisting of professionals who not only address physical distress, but emotional and spiritual issues as well. Hospice care is patient-centered because the needs of the patient and family drive the activities of the hospice team.
Roles and responsibilities of a hospice team.
Physician: The physician is responsible for identifying the patient’s need for hospice and making the referral for hospice services. They are encouraged to remain involved as a member of the patient care team, and to actively participate in the hospice plan of care.
Hospice Medical Director: The hospice medical director provides an oversight of patient care and support to the hospice team. The hospice medical director attends a team conference to discuss the plan of care by assisting in establishing goals, and participating in decisions regarding patient care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager: The registered nurse case manager coordinates the plan of care with the physician and hospice medical director through initial and ongoing nursing assessments. The nurse visits the patient two or three times a week, or as needed, to ensure all distressing symptoms are effectively managed and that patient and family needs are being met. The RN supervises all care provided by the licensed practical nurse and home health aide, and coordinates care with the other members of the hospice team to ensure patient and family spiritual and psychosocial needs are met.
Social Worker: The hospice social worker provides initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of the patient and establishes a psychosocial plan of care. The social worker normally sees the patient once or twice a month to provide emotional support and ensure patient and family psychosocial needs are being met. The patient/family or any member of the hospice team can request additional psychosocial visits as needed. The social worker can provide assistance to the patient and family such as helping the patient with a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, assisting with finding community resources, and making arrangements for nursing home placement or transfer to inpatient care facility. The hospice social worker can also provide counseling to the patient or family in times of crisis.
Chaplain: The hospice chaplain provides spiritual support to the patient and family as needed. The chaplain visits once or twice per month or more often if requested. The care provided by the hospice chaplain can address religious issues, however the focus of care is more spiritual, in nature, than religious. Care by the hospice chaplain is non-denominational.
Bereavement Counselor: The bereavement counselor not only supports and guides the family through the bereavement period after the loss of a loved one, but can also help the patient deal with the grief associated with declining health. The bereavement counselor can provide bereavement services to the family up to a year, or longer, after a loved passes.
Home Health Aide: The home health aide assists the patient and family with personal care needs and light housekeeping. They also teach family members the correct and safe method for providing personal care to the patient. The home health aide supplements the care provided by the nurse case manager.
Hospice Volunteer: The hospice volunteer provides companionship and support to the patient and family. All hospice volunteers are required to attend volunteer training at the hospice. The volunteers frequently perform needed errands and light housekeeping for the patient and family.
Harbor Light Hospice [See also Aging and Health]
25 South Main St. Suite 7
Munroe Falls, OH 44262
216-396-4579
Alison Rose, MSW, LISW Alisonrose1449@
“The mission of Harbor Light Hospice is to provide dignified end-of-life care and quality services that allow our patients and their families/significant others to live life richly, deeply, and meaningfully for as long as it may last and to die with dignity on the setting of their choice.” Harbor Light Hospice is a provider of hospice services that seeks to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families who are facing a life-limiting illness. The goal is to provide comfort, company and active treatment of distressing symptoms with the patient and family as the focus of care. A team of educated and trained professionals specialize in providing patient care with the common focus of life and quality of living, while accepting the reality of death as a part of life. The interdisciplinary team collaborates together on the needs of patient and family care.
Students will attend interdisciplinary group meetings where team members collaborate and consult one another about patient care. They will learn the role of each discipline regarding patient care so they can then identify and refer patients to appropriate disciplines based on care needs. Students will also complete agency documentation and complete psychosocial assessments with patients and their families. These are just some of the duties students will perform there are many other opportunities based on student skill level.
Hospice of Medina County [See also Aging/Health]
5075 Windfall Road
Medina, OH 44256
Kim Ventresca 330-725-1900 kventresca@
With HMC Hospice of Medina County, you’ll discover an encompassing Circle of Care that includes expertise from a variety of agencies all working together in a single, unified organization.No one else in the region offers more experience in the combined specialties of home health and palliative care, hospice care and bereavement support. All delivered with compassionate hearts intent on providing the exact services to meet each family’s needs and wishes.The agencies within our Circle of Care enable us to be responsive to your needs throughout Medina and Summit counties and portions of Wayne, Lorain and Cuyahoga counties. Click on any agency from the menu to learn more about how they can provide the support you’re looking for.
Hospice of The Western Reserve [See also Aging/Health]
17876 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44110
Karen Vrtunski 216-486-6196 kvtunski@
Hospice of the Western Reserve has provided hospice and palliative care to patients and families throughout Northern Ohio since 1978. Our programs and services are more comprehensive than any other provider in the region. We help physicians and other healthcare providers achieve improved outcomes for patients facing a serious illness. Our holistic approach to care offers patients, caregivers and families opportunities to have their needs met at a variety of levels. In collaboration with doctors, Hospice of the Western Reserve’s transdisciplinary teams provide spiritual and psychosocial support, personal care and bereavement services to those in their care. We offer specialized programs for those not yet ready for hospice, patients with dementia, Veterans, children and women who learn of a serious illness while pregnant.
For patients who many not have a caregiver, whose loved ones are unable to care for them at home or are in need of intensive symptom management, one of our care settings might be available. Our Hospice Institute is the only one in Ohio that is dedicated to improving quality of life for people facing serious illness through research, knowledge and education of healthcare professionals, students and the general public.
Manor Care Health Services, Belden Village [See also Aging & Health]
5005 Higbee Avenue
Canton, OH 44718
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Keith Patterson 330-492-7835
This agency is dedicated to providing the highest quality in health care services. By ensuring that patients live with the greatest dignity and comfort possible, we will establish HCR Manor Care as the pre-eminent care provider, committed to standards of performance, which serve as the hallmark of the industry. Student’s duties may include admissions discharge, quarterly resident reviews, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, hospice, outside referrals and taking care of resident concerns.
Medina Meadows [See Also Aging & Rehabilitation]
550 Miner Drive
Medina, OH 44256
Wendy Thornhill 330- 725-1550 x 114
This agency provides short and long-term nursing home care, outpatient rehabilitation services and hospice care.
Volunteer and Bereavement Services Manager
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care [See also Aging/Health]
600 East Granger Road, Suite 100
Cleveland, Ohio 44131
Roberta Baioni, MSW
Roberta.Baioni@
216.706.2100
Hospice Care and Services
VITAS (pronounced VEE-tahss) Innovative Hospice Care® is the nation’s oldest and largest hospice provider, providing end-of-life care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. We work with patients and families to provide comfort and preserve dignity in the face of terminal illness. We provide comprehensive hospice services, including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support for patients and bereavement support for families. These services are delivered by an interdisciplinary team comprised of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and volunteers. We are lea by our VITAS Values: Patients and families come first, we take care of each other, I’ll do my best today and do even better tomorrow, and I am proud to make a difference.
The Cleveland program opened in 2007 and serves patients in 9 counties including Cuyahoga, Lake, Portage, Geauga, Lorain, Summit, Stark, Medina, and Wayne.
VITAS Mission
We are a growing family of hospices providing the highest quality human services, products and case management to terminally ill and other appropriate patients and their families with measurable advantages for the patient, the family, the medical community, the employee, and the stockholder.
VITAS Vision
For over 30 years, VITAS has advocated for the rights of terminally ill patients and their families. We believe that patients should be apprised of their clinical prognosis and be involved in the decision-making process that determines how their end-of-life care is provided.
Social Work Student Practicum
Social Work students have an opportunity to participate in both clinical and administrative activities including:
• Completing initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments with patients and their families
• Making referrals to community resources
• Providing emotional support to patients, families, and other caregivers
• Working with patients with a variety of terminal diagnoses, ie. Alzheimer’s Disease, cancers, cardiac, etc.
• Assisting with Medicaid applications
• Coordinating Respite stays
• Attending team meeting and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
• Completing post death bereavement assessments with families
• Assisting with planning and facilitation of bereavement activities
• Assisting with volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision
• Attending interoffice trainings on issues related to end of life care
Housing Services
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority [See Also Aging and Family Services]
Resident Support Services
100 West Cedar Street
Akron, Ohio 44307
Jeanne Shea 330-762-9631 jshea@
The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority is committed to building stronger neighborhoods by providing attractive, safe and affordable housing options and professional services for all eligible Summit County families, elderly and individuals with special needs in partnership with the greater community.
Haven of Rest Ministries/Harvest Home [See Also Family Services]
24 N. Prospect Street
Akron, OH 44304
Myra Schneider 330-434-1149 x 236 mschneider@
Homeless shelter for women and children. “The purpose of Haven of Rest Ministries is to serve and glorify God through a Christ-centered outreach of love and compassion that responds to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of disadvantaged men, women and children without regard to their race, color, creed or social standing.” Harvest Home uses a social work model of case management to assist the homeless in securing housing, a source of income, medical coverage and other supportive services. We use advocacy and agency networking to help the client obtain resources. The majority of our clients have some mental health issues as well as chemical dependency. A student may be involved in counseling with individuals and families, may visit and research social service agencies and other community helpers in the area, advocate with clients, participate in education programs; documentation.
H. M. Life Opportunity Services
1815 W. Market Street, Suite 102
Akron, OH 44313
Kandice S. Lacy klacy@ 330-376-5600 or
Bridget Lacy blacy@ 330-376-5600 x2040
H. M. Life Opportunity Services provides low cost transitional housing and supportive services to homeless, low income, single-parent families with a goal of economic and emotional self-sufficiency within a 2-year period.
ICAN [See Also Community Mental Health]
1214 Market Avenue, N. W.
Canton, OH 44714
Maryellen Cameron 330-455-9100
This agency provides housing, transportation, non-traditional support services for persons with severe and persistent mental illness living independently in the community.
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Summit County/ Family Promise of Summit County [See Also Family Services]
77 West Miller Avenue
Akron, Ohio 44301
330- 253-8081
Contact to be determined (330) 253-8081 director@familypromise@
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Summit County is a consolidation of faith congregations caring for families in need of shelter, meals, and compassionate assistance that lead them to secure a stable home environment.
Jewish Family Service- Aging/Gerontology/Community Planning/Housing
750 White Pond Drive
Akron, Ohio 44320
Gizelle Jones, LISW-S 330-867-3388 gizellejones@
Jewish Family Service is a nonprofit agency that provides counseling, case management, and community education to seniors and their families, beginning at age 45. This agency serves both the Jewish and non-Jewish community in Summit County and is funded in part by United Way. This organization has a grant funded program for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Seniors. This program is growing fast and an intern is needed to work with these seniors. A second project is in collaboration with Akron Metropolitan Housing to work with seniors in of their apartment buildings. An intern is needed to work with this project
Portage Area Transitional Housing
5650 S. Prospect St. #401
Ravenna, OH 44266
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Marty Russo 330-296-7690
The mission of PATH is to provide an integrated, comprehensive variety of support services and case management, in conjunction with housing, for homeless families and single adults in order to promote greater self-sufficiency, self-determination, and permanent housing.
Salvation Army – Canton
420 Market Avenue South
Canton, OH 44702
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Vicki Sparrow 330-453-0158
This agency provides emergency assistance to the needy including utility and rent assistance as funds are available, food pantry, GED classes, temporary shelter, a clothing room, Working Women’s Closet and soup kitchen.
Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA)
400 East Tuscarawas Street
Canton, OH 44702
Robin Mingo 330-454-8051, ext. 327 rmingomiles@
SMHA provides eligible residents of Stark County with quality affordable housing in decent, safe, and nurturing neighborhoods. By working in partnership with the public and private sectors, SMHA provides families with housing choices and the opportunity to achieve self-sufficiency.
International
International Institute of Akron
207 E. Tallmadge Avenue
Akron, OH 44310
Elain Woloshyn Elaine.woloshyn@ 330-376-5106
International Institute of Akron is a non-profit agency that provides services to the foreign-born in Akron and the Summit County, Ohio community. Our mission is to contribute to the well being of our community by creating and implementing programs and services to assist the foreign born to integrate into our society, to promote public awareness of the value of ethnic diversity, and to encourage international communication.
Asian Services In Action, Inc.
730 Carrol Street
Akron, OH 44304
Kitty Leung 216-346-9968 kitty.leung@
In 1995, four immigrant women founded Asian Services In Action in response to the needs that they saw among individuals and families in the community. Today, ASIA serves over 10,000 people annually in 30 languages, providing culturally competent programs and services to empower Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) families throughout Northeast Ohio. ASIA’s mission is to empower and advocate for Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs); and to provide AAPIs access to quality, culturally, and linguistically appropriate information and services.
Mental Health or Community Mental Health
Alternative Paths [See Also Crisis Intervention]
246 Northland Dr.
Medina, Ohio 44256
Colleen Barrett 330- 725-9195 cbarrett@
Alternative Paths is a non-profit behavioral health organization dedicated to providing an array of services to meet the needs of Medina, County residents. Activities include Psychiatric, Adult, Assessment, Case Management, Intake, Community Organization and Crisis Intervention.
Appleseed Community Mental Health Center- Community Mental Health
2233 Rocky Lane
Ashland, OH 44805
Cindy Hudnut (419) 289-1776
A multi-service agency which provides high quality, affordable and accessible services to help people improve their lives and develop necessary skills to live, learn and work successfully in the community. A student in this agency may have the opportunity to train on the crisis line, shadowing of pre-screeners, assistance with anger management groups, team meetings, staff meetings, individual and group supervision, preparation of individual service plans, case management and research concerning need for service.
Aultman Hospital [See Also Health and Family Services]
2600 Sixth Street SW
Canton, OH 44708
Lynn Gastin 330-452-9911 or 330-430-3488 pager lgastin@
Leading our community to improved health is the mission. Placement areas may include: Psychiatry, Oncology, Dialysis, Peri-natal or discharge planning. Student activities include case management for patients, family members and care givers, with the goal of meeting their psychosocial needs. He/She will also assist Case Manager and Utilization Management Specialist to ensure achievement of patient outcomes, through assistance with discharge planning to the appropriate level of care.
Brenn-Field Nursing Center- Community Mental Health [See Also Aging and Hospice]
1980 Linn Dr.
Orrville, Ohio 44667
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Wendy Bowman 330-683-4075 x 2032
The nursing center offers the highest standard for the delivery of mental health care services in a home-like atmosphere. Students work in areas of hospice, assessment, discharge planning, and gerontology.
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health- Community Mental Health
4641 Fulton Drive NW
Canton, OH 44718
Chris Warsinskey (330) 433-6075 rwarinskey@
This agency’s mission is to provide community mental health services to assist children, families, and communities in achieving their maximum potential. Child & Adolescent Service Centre strives to empower the family using a strengths-based perspective. Services offered include parent/family/youth partnership, clinical services, partial hospitalization, school-based services, mental health services, and community linkage programs. Child & Adolescent Service Center’s vision is hope, happiness, safety and a healthy environment for all children and families. They aspire to be the national leader in developing and providing innovative services, training, and research in children’s mental health. Student duties may include case management assistance, client tutoring, and participation in mentoring services, working with students and families on referral from Canton City Schools, school and home visits for monitoring student progress, client advocacy at court or expulsion hearings, and community service referrals. (late afternoon-early evenings available)
Child Guidance Centers/Family Solutions- Community Mental Health [See Also Crisis Intervention]
18 North Forge Street
Akron, OH 44302
Patricia Roy 330-762-0591 roypa@
We are a comprehensive mental health agency effectively serving over 4,000 children and 1,000 adults annually in our community. We encourage positive change by supporting strengths, teaching skills, and encouraging each individual's ability to find solutions that work. Prevention services are a high priority within our comprehensive system of care woven around the individual. Our services are designed to wrap around the collective mental health needs of child, family, and adult with prevention and education processes-leading to treatment strategies and options for those we serve.
Coleman Behavioral Health-Community Mental Health
400 W. Tuscarawas St.
Suite 200
Canton, Ohio 44702
Amanda Zantow 330-676-6949 amanda.zantow@coleman-
Coleman Behavioral Health – Stark County serves adults with severe and persistent mental illness through award-winning services provided by our trained and licensed staff members. Through our Stark County office, we provide psychiatric, counseling and psychotherapy, and case management services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness in the Greater Canton area. Coleman Behavioral Health Stark also offers employment services, vocational evaluation, and situational assessment, job coaching and professional vocational placement to individuals with disabilities.
Coleman Behavioral Health is a program of Coleman Professional Services, a nationally recognized not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and rehabilitation programs that improve the lives of individuals, families and businesses in Northeast Ohio.
Coleman Outreach Services, Inc.- Community Mental Health
1731 Grace Avenue, NE
Canton, OH 44705
Sarah Kline 330-452-1137, ext. 315
The mission of the Coleman Corporation is to facilitate and support the efforts of families in achieving and maintaining independence, security and personal well being.
Coleman Professional Services- Community Mental Health
5982 Rhodes Road
Kent, OH 44240
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Amanda Zantow 330-676-6949 amanda.zantow@coleman-
Offices are located in Summit, Portage, Stark and Trumball County. Coleman Professional Services is a private, outpatient organization where people receive the least restrictive, most effective means of treatment for mental health, addition recovery and personal growth issues. The agency is committed to providing quality, effective behavioral health services in the most cost-efficient way. Services include psychiatric services for adults, adolescents and children; case management; residential services; community integration; crisis residential services; individual and group counseling and psychotherapy, vocational counseling; Employee Assistance Program and 24-hour crisis intervention services.
Community Support Services- Community Mental Health
150 Cross Street
Akron, OH 44311
Kimberly Meals 330-996-9141 X 392 mealskim@
CSS is a non-profit mental health corporation, established in 1988. Their purpose is to provide programs and services to the citizens of Summit County who are most in need of mental health services. It is a contract agency of the Alcohol and Drug Addictions and Mental Health Services Board. It provides comprehensive mental health services designed to help chronically mentally disabled clients function in the community (i.e. case management, emergency services, vocational training, residential services, psychiatric support and day treatment.) Student opportunities may include completing client social histories, maintaining a client caseload, and attending staff meetings.
Cornerstone Wellness Center
120 W Washington St #3B,
Medina, OH 44256
Amy Thatcher-Benza 330-722-4166 artbenza@
Cornerstone Wellness Center is a nonprofit organization engaging in community outreach programs and collaborating with community organizations to fill service gaps in areas such as providing food assistance, supporting families affected by an autism diagnosis, leading organization on community-wide anti-bullying activities, providing prevention education to alert health care providers and adults over 60 of the unique vulnerability older adults face with medication and alcohol related problems, and developing and implementing programs for youth at risk.
Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties- Community Mental Health
2285 Benden Drive
Wooster, OH 44691
Diane DeRue 330-264-9029 dderue@
The Center is a full service comprehensive community mental health center. Students would be working with adults with severe mental illness.
Crisis Intervention Center- Community Mental Health [See Also Crisis Intervention]
832 McCinley Avenue NW
Canton, OH 44703
Carole Vesely 330-452-9812, ext. 2135
This agency provides 24-hr/7-day per week emergency mental health services to the Stark County community, serving people of all ages and cultures.
Guidestone Ohio [See Also Child Welfare]
303 East Bagley Road
Berea, OH 44017
440.260.8324
Fax: 440-260-8389
Melody Oakes
Coordinator for Interns and Volunteers
Melody.oakes@
We’re OhioGuidestone – built on a solid foundation of experience and expertise, rooted in faith and a legacy of serving children and families. Our range of flexible, customized programs build upon one another so they address every aspect of a person’s needs. We’re a solutions-focused organization with passionate people committed to providing direction and inspiration to children, families and communities to help them become stronger.
Though we’ve changed our name from Berea Children’s Home and Family Services to OhioGuidestone, the most important things about our organization remain the same: our high quality programs and services and our passionate people. We’re still a private, not-for-profit, charitable organization governed by a board of directors in covenant relationship with the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Our Legacy
We’re proud of our legacy of serving children and families in need for almost 150 years. We were founded in 1864 as the German Methodist Orphan Asylum, which was dedicated to providing shelter for Civil War orphans and care for neglected, dependent or abandoned children. In 1960, the agency shifted its focus to serving children and youth needing specialized therapeutic programs. Today, we serve over 15,000 children and families annually throughout the State of Ohio. Our experience and expertise in finding comprehensive solutions for families have helped us evolve into the leading organization dedicated to preserving family relationships and helping make children, families and communities stronger.
At OhioGuidestone, we believe that every individual and community is unique and that their needs are different. Because of this, we’ve created flexible, customized programs designed to help children, families and communities, especially those in need. Our innovative, comprehensive programs preserve family relationships, help make children and families more self-sufficient and reduce clients’ need for future social service or court interventions. They are focused on making a positive, lasting, measurable difference in the lives and communities we serve. At OhioGuidestone, we strive to provide a 360o support network. Learn more about our programs or services here:
Our Programs and Services
• Residential Treatment
• Community-Based Services
• Parenting & Family Services
• Workforce Development
• Home-Based Services
• Foster Care Services
Locations include: Berea, Cleveland, Brookpark, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Lakewood, Columbus, Painesville, Lorain, Canton, and Fairlawn.
ICAN- Community Mental Health [See Also Housing]
1214 Market Avenue, N. W.
Canton, OH 44714
Maryellen Cameron 330-455-9100
This agency provides housing, transportation, non-traditional support services for persons with severe and persistent mental illness living independently in the community.
NAMI Summit County Requires External Social Work Supervision
Site location
150 Cross Street
Akron, OH 44311
Leslie Paulette Stoyer 330-252-1188 namiesummit@
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.
NAMI is the foundation for hundreds of NAMI State Organizations, NAMI Affiliates and volunteer leaders who work in local communities across the country to raise awareness and provide essential and free education, advocacy and support group programs.
Outreach Community Living [See Also Developmental Disabilities & Aging]
337 W. North Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Mary Lloyd 330-263-0862
This agency is a non-profit corporation established to provide a continuum of residential and support services to persons with mental disabilities. Field activities include Psychiatric, Elders, MRDD, Adult, Case Management, and Intake.
Pastoral Counseling Services
282 West Bowery St
Akron, OH 44307
Sandra Oehler 330-996-4600 EXT 1234 soehler@
Pastoral Counseling Service is incorporated as a private non-profit organization, and has been in existence in the Greater Akron community since 1963. Through the years, we have been recognized as a strong advocate of children, youth, and families, continually exploring innovative ways of making professional therapeutic services available.
The mission is to provide mental health services, guidance and direction to persons who are trying to understand and solve difficult issues in their lives, PCS operates under the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services and is an accredited COA (Council on Accreditation) mental health agency. As a non-profit agency, we are certified to provide behavioral health counseling and therapy, mental health assessments, pharmacologic management, and community psychiatric supportive treatment (CPST).
Since 1998, PCS has joined efforts with Akron Public Schools to offer School-Based Therapy to the children in Akron, OH. Due to the success of this partnership, collaborations with Woodridge Local Schools, Barberton City Schools, Imagine Schools, Believe to Achieve Academy, and I CAN Schools have made School-Based Therapy our largest endeavor. We also provide Outpatient Services for people of all ages at our Barbara M. Vassel Comprehensive Care Center at 147 Park St. in Akron.
PCS has successfully served many clients for over 40 years, and this venture continues to grow. In 1998, we provided services to approximately 175 clients with a clinical staff of seven. Today, we are actively serving nearly 2,500 clients. Of our nearly 140 employees, over 100 serve as direct line staff, providing therapy and community psychiatric supportive treatment.
Portage County Children’s Center /Children’s Advantage Community Mental Health [See Also Family Services]
520 N. Chestnut St.
Ravenna, OH 44266
Mary McKracken 330-296-5552, ext.217
The mission of this agency is to provide behavioral healthcare services and forge community partnerships in order to help children and families reach their fullest potential. A student may be involved with case management.
Scenic Point and Sycamore Run Nursing/Rehabilitation Center [See Also Aging & Rehabilitation]
6180 State Route 83
PO Box 501
Millersburg, OH 44654
Kirk Hartline 330-674-0015, ext. 2506
Provides 24-hour residential nursing care in its skilled and sub-acute units. Services offered are physical, speech and occupational therapy, social and psychological services. Students participate in staff meetings, care conferences, client admission, assessment, and discharge planning, and patient transport for appointments.
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare (formerly Alcohol and Drug Dependency Services)-Community Mental Health [See Also Substance Abuse]
246 Northland Drive
Medina, OH 44256
Dawn Rist, Clinical Director 330-723-9600 This agency provides alcohol and drug dependency as well as mental health outpatient services for clients and their families. Residents of Medina County may receive services based on a sliding scale fee.
Summit County Prosecutor’s Office Community Mental Health [See Also Crisis Intervention & Criminal Justice]
Victim Services Division
53 University Avenue
Akron, OH 44308
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Claudia Sengos 330-643-8339 sengos@prosecutor.
Prosecutor Walsh’s mission is to help victims of crime by enhancement to the Victim Services Division and restructuring the Child Support Enforcement Agency. The mission of Victim Assistance is to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder and secondary victimization by the criminal justice system. Agency field activities include adult/adolescent/child services, assessment, and crisis intervention.
Tarry House
564 Diagonal Road
Akron, OH 44320
Natalie Grier, MSW, LSW (330) 253-6889 nattrry2@
Tarry House is a group home with a mission of empowering persons suffering from mental illnesses and psychological disorders, with skills necessary to live as independently as possible. This agency provides counseling, food, shelter, transportation and recreational activities.
Tarry House provides residential rehabilitation care for individuals affected by mental illness in a halfway house setting in order to enable those persons to adjust to the community and avoid rehospitalization. Student placement activities may include case management, transporting clients, intake assessments, documentation, termination assessments, and assisting clients with coping techniques.
Occupational
Goodwill Industries and Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
408 9th St., S.W.
Canton, OH 44707
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Tina Morgan 330-445-1050 kmorgan@
A vocational rehabilitation agency. Services include parenting skills classes, training classes (DHS supervised), speech therapy and audiology services.
Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities [See Also Developmental Disabilities & Child Welfare]
9772 Digonal Road
PO Box 1200
Mantua, OH 44255-1200
Dianna Bluso 330-274-2272 x 3063 dianna.bluso@
Sara Roth 330-274-2272 x 3042 sara.roth@
The Foundation’s mission is to make life meaningful and to normalize life for children with profound mental retardation and physical disability. This is a residential home for children with MR/DD. Services offered include medical, physical and occupational therapy, dietary, educational, recreational and social services. Respite, foster care and in home respite care are also provided. Student activities may include management of own caseload, referral services, documentation, advocacy, and attendance at IHP and staff meetings.
Heather Knoll Nursing Care Facility [See also Aging & Health]
1134 North Avenue
Tallmadge, OH 44278-1097
Frankie Twymon 330-688-8600
This is a 120-bed facility providing nursing care, physical, speech and occupational therapy, rehabilitation services, restorative and long term care. There are 30 skilled beds and 90 intermediate. Student opportunity may include working with the family of the residents, educational activities, support groups, interdisciplinary goal setting, and assisting residents in returning to their home.
Manor Care Health Services, Barberton [See also Aging & Health]
85 3rd St., S. E.
Barberton, OH 44203
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Jennifer S. Leeper 330-753-5005 x 5935 450ssd@hcr-
This agency is dedicated to providing the highest quality in health care services. By ensuring that residents, patients and clients live with the greatest dignity and comfort possible, we will establish HCR Manor Care as the pre-eminent care provider, committed to standards of performance, which serve as the hallmark of the industry. Services include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapies; hospice care; social services; pastoral care; rehabilitative and restorative programs; and respite care.
Rehabilitation
Altercare of Millersburg- Majora Lane Care Center [See also Aging & Health]
105 Majora Lane
Millersburg, OH 44654
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Tracey Ropp 330-674-4444 x 4617
This agency is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility. Services include skilled and intermediate nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapy, respite care, hospice care, social services, psychological services and comprehensive rehabilitation.
Altercare of Nobles Pond [See Also Health]
7006 Fulton Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44718
Charlotte M. Bates, MSSA, LSW 330- 834-4800 socialnobles@
Altercare of Nobles Pond is an excellent resource for comprehensive rehabilitation programs and quality post-acute medical services.
Our mission is to provide personalized care and the highest-quality services and programs. We know what it takes to create a positive experience for each of our residents and their families, and offer a comfortable and peaceful environment, compassionate, experienced professionals, restaurant-style dining, and a full range of personal services.
Advanced Rehabilitation Capabilities
Experienced therapists provide customized physical, occupational and speech therapy care: Orthopedic Rehabilitation Multiple Trauma Care
CVA/Stroke Rehabilitation Amputee Rehabilitation
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation VitalStim® Swallowing Therapy
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Thermal-Tactile Stimulation
Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
Post-Acute Medical Care
A complete range of Medicare-certified skilled medical services are available, including:
Stroke and Surgical Post-Acute Care
Tracheostomy Management
Wound Care Management
Amputation Care
Dysphagia Management
Diabetes Management
IV Therapy/TPN
Oxygen Therapy
Aultman Rehab and Skilled Nursing [See also Health and Aging]
2821 Woodlawn N.W.
Canton, Ohio 44708
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Marcella Copeland 330-479-4800 mcopeland@
This is a licensed, 60 beds Transitional Unit and 30 beds Rehabilitation Unit which prepares patients (children and adults) to return home following surgery, such as hip, or knee replacement, or stroke. Using a team approach, the unit treats patients from several angles, including social work. Patients are mostly elderly. An average stay is 2 weeks, and about 95% of patients return to the community. Students provide services which include assessment, education, support, and discharge planning as part of a multi-disciplinary team working directly with patients and families. Students will also have exposure to social work services provided in home care and hospice.
Copley Health Center [See also Aging & Health]
155 Heritage Woods Drive
Copley, OH 44321
Lori Endsley 330-666-0980 lendsley@chs.-
Copley Health Center is a licensed nursing facility with 150 beds providing skilled continuous care, rehabilitation services, and intermediate and assisted care. Copley is committed to offering the highest quality of residential and health care services to older adults whose needs cannot be met in the community.
Student learning opportunities in the Social Work department include: providing residents and families with emotional support; learning community resources; conducting history and assessment interviews; advocating for residents’ rights; using communication skills with those who have aphasia, hearing deficits and dementia; mediating and enabling resolution to conflicts; using the problem solving model; working as an interdisciplinary team player; addressing residents ‘ psychosocial, emotional, communicative needs and behavioral problems.
Doylestown Health Care Center [See also Aging & Health]
95 Black Drive
Doylestown, OH 44230
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Amy Royse 330-658-2061 a-royse@
This is a nursing home facility serving primarily older adults with the mission founded on Christian principles . . to provide the best possible quality of life in long-term care . . . We promote independence and preserve dignity. Services include supportive living and long-term care; hospice; wound management; rehabilitative therapies; respite care; therapeutic activities, etc. Student activities might include information and referral, social service histories and assessments, attending weekly care plan meetings, documentation.
Medina Meadows [See Also Aging & Hospice]
550 Miner Drive
Medina, OH 44256
Wendy Thornhill 330- 725-1550 x 114
This agency provides short and long-term nursing home care, outpatient rehabilitation services and hospice care.
Parkside Villa Nursing Facility [See Also Health and Aging]
7040 Hepburn Road
Middleburg Hts., Ohio 44130
Rena Close 440-260-7626 x 4472
Parkside Villa is a skilled nursing facility with both long-term and short-term rehab stay residents. There are 143 beds on four separate units. The Redwood unit is specified as the dementia unit. Students would experience a wide variety of experiences while at Parkside Villa. Students would participate in the following activities: MDS assessments, care planning, and RAP assessments. Students would also participate in admission psychological assessments, quarterly and annual reviews, family and individual counseling, resident council, and possibly additional group work. Students would learn the Medicare and Medicaid processes as well as gain practical knowledge in the field of medical social work.
Scenic Point and Sycamore Run Nursing/Rehabilitation Center [See Also Aging & Mental Health]
6180 State Route 83
PO Box 501
Millersburg, OH 44654
Kirk Hartline 330-674-0015, ext. 2506
Provides 24-hour residential nursing care in its skilled and sub-acute units. Services offered are physical, speech and occupational therapy, social and psychological services. Students participate in staff meetings, care conferences, client admission, assessment, and discharge planning, and patient transport for appointments.
Summit County Board of MR/DD [See Also Crisis Intervention & Developmental Disabilities]
89 East Howe Road
Tallmadge, OH 44278
Steve Oster 330-634-8959
The Summit County Board of MR/DD provides a comprehensive array of services through the community to people with disabilities from birth to death. Services include mr/dd, early intervention, school-age programs, adult rehabilitative services, residential/respite care, case management, crisis intervention, and transportation.
School Social Work
The LEAP Program
200 N. Mantua Street
Kent, OH 44240
David Cooper 330-676-8674 cooper4leap@ We provide Special Education instruction and related services to students from individual school districts who require a more specialized educational setting than is available in the public school. Leading every student by modeling positive, healthy behaviors and relationships in a clear, detailed manner with several different approaches; Empowering students to adopt adaptive, constructive roles and coping skills, via role-playing, that will enable them to develop emotionally, socially and academically; Affirming students with regular and frequent performance feedback that will assist them in making appropriate decisions, academically & therapeutically, as well as in choosing directions that will benefit them beyond LEAP; Progressives leaps and reaches across several special education spectrums to supply students with the most effective, innovative and evidence based academic and psychoeducational services
Project GRAD Akron (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams)
1040 Copley Road
Akron, Ohio 44320
Laurie Liebelt Curfman 330- 761-7952 lliebelt@
Project GRAD Akron is an education reform initiative in 6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school) of the Buchtel Cluster of Akron Public Schools. The schools were identified for the Project GRAD program to assist low income; African American students build high expectations for academic performance and remove social conditions that impede academic success and social well-being. Student interns with the Project GRAD program may expect to: Remove or manage delinquent behavior, address truancy and violent behavior issues, assist in programs that improve self-esteem, mental and emotional health, and behavior of students and equip parents in supporting the academic and social success of their children.
Project R.I.S.E. (Realizing Individual Strength through Education)
70 N. Broadway Street, Room 300
Akron, Ohio 44308
Debra Manteghi 330- 761-2969 dmantegh@akron.k12.oh.us Fax # 330-761-3226
Project RISE is a collaborative effort by Akron Public Schools, local shelters, and the community to provide supplemental educational services to children and youth who are experiencing homelessness. The first demonstration grant was received in 1991. Project RISE serves approximately 500-700 students annually. Homelessness is stressful, especially for children, and can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, depression, and anxiety. Regardless of their living conditions, all children have the right to receive high-quality educational and social services in a safe and caring environment. Project RISE is designed to empower students and their families by providing opportunities to improve the quality of their lives through educational, cultural, and community resources. Education is known to be the key in breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness.
Social Work students- you are allowed to identify agencies not identified on this list as long as the following criteria is met:
✓ There is a person at this agency willing to provide you with weekly supervision and develop your skill set who has a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a CSWE*- accredited school. [Council on Social Work Education]
✓ This same person is required to have graduated from their undergraduate program at least two years and have been working at this same agency for a minimum of one year.
Note: The above requirements are the same requirements for any field instructor interested in developing undergraduate social work students.
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Undergraduate Field opportunities
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