Residential (14-21 Years)
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Bellefaire JCB Residential Services
Address:
One Pollock Circle, 22001 Fairmount Blvd.Shaker Heights, OH 44118
Audience:
14-21 Years, 03-06 Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
Residential
A residential treatment program for children with autism. Their residential services are available for children and teens with moderate to severe autism and developmental disorders, led by a multidisciplinary treatment team. They can provide several levels of residential treatment:
Stabilization Critical Care — an alternative to a psychiatric hospital, available 24/7 for emergency mental health or co-occurring mental health/substance abuse issues serving youth ages 8 to 17
Intensive Treatment — for youth ages 11 to 18 who have acute crises and persistent and/or prolonged and pervasive behavioral problems
Monarch Boarding Academy — a co-ed therapeutic residential treatment program for individuals with Autism ages 8 to 21
Co-occurring Integrated Treatment — a residential treatment program for individuals ages 11 to 17 who have co-occurring substance abuse and mental health diagnoses
Transitional Living — a campus-based program for adolescents ages 16 to 21 who are preparing for independent living
Independent Living — a community-based program for ages 17 to 21 that teaches independent living skills
They do not accept waivers.
Bittersweet Farms – Pemberville Campus
Address:
Bittersweet Pemberville1926 Kahler Rd.
Pemberville , OH 43450
Contact:
Name: Vicki Obee-Hilty
Phone: (419) 287-4985
Email:
vobee@bittersweetfarms.org
Website:
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Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years
Categories:
Education: Schools, Employment: Adult Day Programs, Employment: Agencies, Residential
Alternative school program for ages 12 – 22, Summer Enrichment (Extended School Year plus summer camp activities), adult day program, and community living services. Applicants must be a resident of the state of Ohio and must have an autism diagnosis.
Waivers accepted.
Bittersweet Farms – Whitehouse
Address:
Bittersweet Farms12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Road
Whitehouse, OH 43571
Contact:
Name: Vicki Obee-Hilty
Phone: (419) 875-6986
Email:
vobee@bittersweetfarms.org
Website:
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Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years, 03-06 Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
Camps, Community Life: Independent Living Skill Training, Employment: Adult Day Programs, Employment: Agencies, Residential, Respite, Social & Recreation: Sports
Residential services, adult day programs, independent living services, affordable housing, and respite for adults over age 18 with autism. Applicants must be a resident of the state of Ohio.
They offer a Social Living Club with weekly activities that includes non-residents.
The Summer Enrichment Program has been serving adolescents with autism for 18 years on the 80-acre Bittersweet Farms campus in Whitehouse, Ohio. Participation in the program is also offered through our Pemberville and Lima locations.
Waivers accepted.
College Internship Program (CIP)
Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years
Categories:
Community Life: Independent Living Skill Training, Education: Adult Non-Degree, Education: College, Education: Secondary Support Programs, Residential
CIP is one of the most comprehensive programs in the world for assisting young adults on the autism spectrum and with learning differences to succeed in college, employment, and independent living. CIP’s mission is to inspire independence and expand the foundation on which young adults can build happy and productive lives.
They offer:
– Full Year programs
– Summer@CIP programs
– Mploy: job readiness programs
– Workbooks and resources for parents
For individuals ages 16 to 26. Some services may be covered by insurance or public assistance. Families are encouraged to check with their insurance companies and with public assistance agencies to understand what coverage may be available.
5 Locations across the USA :
– Lee, Massachusetts
– Brevard, Florida
– Bloomington, Indiana
– Berkeley, California
– Long Beach, California
International students are welcome!
Consumer Support Services (CSS)
Address:
7925 Paragon Rd., Suite #104Centerville, OH
Contact:
Name: Becky West
Title: State Director
Phone: (937) 277-6033
Email:
becky.west@cssohio.org
Website:
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Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
Employment: Adult Day Programs, Employment: Agencies, Residential, Respite
Serves individuals with developmental and other disabilities from age 10 through adult with day residential and day habilitation services with the main goal of self-empowering individuals.
Headquartered in Newark, Ohio, CSS currently operates in 17 counties throughout the state: Allen, Clark, Champaign, Cuyahoga, Franklin, Geauga, Lake, Licking, Madison, Mahoning, Medina, Montgomery, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties.
They operate two adult day programs – the James Street Center in Newark and the HOPE Center in Tuscarawas County.
NEW PROGRAM: Community Stepping Stones Adult Day Services
Echoing Hills
Address:
36272 County Road 79Warsaw, OH 43844
Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years
Categories:
Community Life: Religious Resources, Education: Secondary Support Programs, Employment: Adult Day Programs, Employment: Agencies, Residential, Respite, Social & Recreation: Travel
For nearly 50 years, Echoing Hills has supported thousands of families, friends, and neighbors through our outreach to people with disabilities.
Their programs align with their values: the right to choose, the dignity of each person, personal fulfillment in God’s plan and a relationship with Jesus Christ. They provide choice recreational, residential, vocational, travel and educational services throughout the State of Ohio and internationally.
They accept waivers, including the I/O, Level 1 and Ohio Home Care. Other options include County Board of Developmental Disabilities matching funds and private pay.
Erkis Consulting
Contact:
Name: Andrew J. Erkis
Credentials: PhD
Title: Founder
Phone: (216) 201-9153
Email:
andy@erkisconsulting.com
Website:
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Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years
Categories:
Residential, Therapy: Counselors & Social Workers
They help families find the best, safest, and most effective out-of-home placements for adolescents and young adults whose needs are not being met locally.
They can help families choose appropriate:
Therapeutic programs
Wilderness programs
Schools for students with learning disabilities
Drug and alcohol programs
Programs for young adults (drug and alcohol or transitional living)
They have no affiliations to any program and never accept commissions.
Additional location in Columbus:
130 Northwoods Blvd, Ste A
Columbus, OH 43235
Phone: 614-231-1957
Foundation for Autism Support and Training (FAST)
Contact:
Website:
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Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years
Categories:
Residential
Information on residential living models for people on the autism spectrum, as well as a list of successful agencies within most states, including Ohio.
Genacross Lutheran Services
Address:
2411 Seaman StreetToledo, OH 43605
Audience:
14-21 Years, 03-06 Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
Education: Schools, Employment: Adult Day Programs, Residential, Respite
Genacross Family & Youth Services provides residential treatment, parental support, behavioral health, day treatment, and homemaker/personal care services to children, youth, families, and adults. Long-term residental opportunity for children and teens with Aspergers and high-functioning autism from ages 6-21 accepted.
Student must be a resident of Ohio or Michigan to apply.
Waivers are accepted.
Hattie Larlham
Address:
9772 Diagonal Rd.Mantua, OH 44255
Audience:
Parents/Family Members, 14-21 Years, 22+ Years, 03-06 Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
County Specific Resources: Summit County, Employment: Agencies, Residential, Respite, Therapy: Occupational Therapists, Therapy: Physical Therapists, Therapy: Speech Therapists
Hattie Larlham is a nonprofit organization that provides medical, residential, recreational and work training services to 1,800 children and adults with developmental disabilities. The organization provides services to children and young adults at the Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities in Mantua, Ohio, and to adults at community-based homes throughout Ohio.
A team of medical professionals, including doctors, nurses and therapists tend to the complex health requirements of Hattie Larlham residents, whether they live at the Hattie Larlham Center for Children with Disabilities or in community-based homes throughout Northeast Ohio.
Other programs include:
The Hattie Larlham Toys and Technology Library is a free community library of toys and communication, mobility and learning devices adapted to meet the physical needs of children and young adults with developmental disabilities.
Foster care program for people with disabilities.
Summer camps through The Play Center at Hattie Larlham.
Heinzerling Foundation
Address:
1800 Heinzerling DriveColumbus, OH 43223
Audience:
0-2 Years, 14-21 Years, 22+ Years, 03-06 Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
Residential
Provides residential services to non-ambulatory individuals with severe or profound mental retardation and multiple disabilities. They also accept individuals on trach and BIPAP support. Residents range in age from infancy to adults.
Help Foundation Inc.
Address:
3622 Prospect Ave.Cleveland, OH 44115
Contact:
Name: Doug Knoop
Phone: (216) 432-4810
Email:
dknoop@helpfoundationinc.org
Website:
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Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years
Categories:
Employment: Adult Day Programs, Employment: Agencies, Residential
Adult Day Support Program
A full day program serving adults with disabilities with many activities in-house and field trips into the community. They offer two locations:
Euclid Location
22741 Shore Center Drive
Euclid, Ohio 44132
Contact:
Catherine Rush
216-432-48140 x 333
rushc@helpfoundationinc.org
Northfield Location
10333 Northfield Road
Northfield, Ohio 44067
Contact:
Catherine Rush
216-432-48140 x 333
rushc@helpfoundationinc.org
Vocational Habilitation
HELP U Shred, HELP U Crew, and HELP U Scan offer on the job training. Vocational opportunities are paid a competitive wage and help individuals prepare for independent community employment. The program is offered in Northfield and Euclid.
www.helpfoundationinc.org
Residential Services
HELP is home to 140 consumers at 26 sites across Cuyahoga, Lake and Summit Counties. The facilities range from group homes to semi-independent living depending on the needs of the individual. Work with HELP and your county board service and support administrator to get more information.
Summer Program
A continuing education program serves children with intense medical and behavioral needs throughout the summer months to reinforce skills learned during the academic year.
Individual Future Planning – Parent Compass
Contact:
Website:
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Audience:
Parents/Family Members, 14-21 Years, 22+ Years, General Audience
Categories:
Community Life: Guides, Financial Planning: Guides, Residential, Transition to Adulthood: Guides
A road map guide for families helping to guide transition-aged child towards their future living plans. A comprehensive guide that includes finding a home, support services and guardianship and advocacy.
Jewish Family Services Association of Cleveland (JFSA)
Address:
24075 Commerce Park Rd.Beachwood, OH 44122
Audience:
Parents/Family Members, 14-21 Years, 22+ Years
Categories:
Community Life: Religious Resources, Employment: Resources & Guides, Employment: Agencies, Financial Planning: Agencies, Medical: Psychiatrists, Residential, Respite, Social & Recreation, Therapy: Counselors & Social Workers
JFSA is guided by traditional Jewish values of communal responsibility and social justice. They offer several programs to assist teens and adults with disabilities with residential services, employment services, community inclusion, and family advocacy.
The Horvitz YouthAbility program offers volunteering and job training opportunities for disabled and at-risk youth and young adults.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services help people prepare for employment based on their skills and interests.
Adult Day Program offers group and individual day respite activities.
JFSA Ascentia Services
Address:
24075 Commerce Park # 200Cleveland, OH 44122
Contact:
Name: Debbie Chickering
Title: Executive Director
Phone: (216) 292-3999
Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years
Categories:
Community Life: Independent Living Skill Training, Employment: Adult Day Programs, Residential
Ascentia provides comprehensive integrated services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and serious mental illness. Includes the following services:
Community Support Services
Family Advocacy & Support Services
Clinical & Therapeutic Services
Residential Services
Supportive Employment Services
Community Integration & Wellness
Adult Day Support
Horvitz YouthAbility Program
Planned Lifetime Assistance Network (PLAN)
Koinonia Homes
Address:
6161 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 400Independence , OH 44131
Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years
Categories:
Community Life: Transportation, Employment: Adult Day Programs, Employment: Agencies, Residential, Respite
Koinonia offers residential services, day programs, and employment services for adults with disabilities in Northeast Ohio.
They offer 21 licensed group homes, over 50 supported living arrangements, transportation services, and shared living options all provided in safe and healthy settings. Koinonia provides services in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, and Summit Counties.
Koinonia Enterprises offers individuals career services that include a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on the individual’s path to employment from self-discovery of skills and talents to career exploration to future career advancements.
Koinonia is supported through Medicaid, funding from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, private pay and donations.
LADD (Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled)
Address:
3603 Victory ParkwayCincinnati, OH 45229
Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years
Categories:
Residential
Supports individuals over the age of 18 who are eligible for services provided by the Hamilton County (Ohio) Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. They have training programs for independence, apartments, commuinity-supported living assistance and home ownership programs.
Monarch Boarding Academy for Autistic Children
Address:
22001 Fairmount Blvd.Cleveland, OH 44118
Audience:
14-21 Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
Residential
A unique autism residential treatment program designed specifically for children, adolescents and young adults, ages 8 to 21, who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.
Residents live in a comfortable, secure, home-like setting designed and staffed to enhance social, behavioral, communicative, functional and academic growth. The ultimate goal for residents at the autism residential treatment program is to return to family living or a less restrictive level of care, by developing communication and life skills.
Monarch Center for Autism
Address:
22001 Fairmount Blvd.Cleveland, OH 44118
Audience:
Parents/Family Members, Families with Children/Teens, 14-21 Years, 22+ Years, 03-06 Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
Education: Preschool Programs (Ages 0-3), Education: School Consultants, Education: Schools, Residential, Technology: Assistive Technology
Offers a wide array of programs and services for people with autism and their families, including:
Preschool and Day School for children and adolescents
Transitional education program
Residential treatment for children, adolescents and adults
Summer and extended school year programs
The Soap Shop (a business that offers vocational experience for individuals with autism)
VizZle (visual language technology)
An online autism resource center developed in partnership with the Women’s General Hospital Fund of the Cleveland Foundation.
NECCO Center
Address:
115 Private Drive 977Pedro, OH 45659
Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
Residential
Provides treatment and care to makes ages 10-21 and are qualified providers for Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Only males ages 10-21 are accepted.
Individuals must have a mental health and/or an intellectual disabilities diagnosis.
New Avenues to Independence
Address:
17608 Euclid AvenueCleveland, OH 44112
Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
Community Life: Independent Living Skill Training, County Specific Resources: Ashtabula County, County Specific Resources: Summit County, Employment: Adult Day Programs, Employment: Agencies, Residential, Respite
New Avenues’ programs are currently serving over 700 individuals, ages 3-100 years in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Summit counties. The individuals served include those with disabilities and chronic health conditions such as developmental disabilities, mental illness, autism, cerebral palsy, brain injury, and Down syndrome.
Services offered include Residential Services, Supported Living/Community Services, Vocational Services, Day Services, Senior Services and Children’s Programs (summer camp and recreational program).
They have a satellite office in Ashtabula:
2125 West Prospect Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
(440) 964-2264
REM OH
Address:
470 Portage Lakes Dr., Suite 207Akron, OH
Contact:
Name: Susan C. Baker
Title: OSL Recruiter
Phone: (330) 644-9730 ext. 114
Email:
susan.baker@thementornetwork.com
Website:
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Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years, General Audience
Categories:
Employment: Agencies, Residential, Respite
REM Ohio offers an array of services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, job seekers facing employment challenges, and individuals with other complex needs. They are also involved with adult foster care/OSL. REM works with individuals age 18 and up.
They offer Job Development (skills training, resume assistance) and Job Coaching.
There are several REM Ohio offices, visit their website for the office closest to you.
ResCare Residential Services
Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years, 03-06 Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
Employment: Agencies, Residential, Respite, Therapy: Occupational Therapists, Therapy: Physical Therapists, Therapy: Speech Therapists
Provides respite services to individuals of all ages who have cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.
Services offer intense supports which teach young people strategies for independent living as well as social and academic skills within residential treatment facilities, group homes and foster care settings, vocational skills training and day programs, or anywhere that support is needed.
They provide life-changing programs to help young people succeed in school, obtain meaningful and gainful employment and become productive members of their community. ResCare also can assist in finding children safe, secure environments through foster care programs.
Visit their website to find Ohio locations.
Safe Haven Farms
Address:
5970 No Man’s Rd.Middletown, OH 45042
Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years
Categories:
Employment: Agencies, Residential, Respite
Offers residential, day program and community services for individuals on the autism spectrum. It provides a variety of living, working, learning and leisure activities in a farm environment, including therapeutic equestrian program and social events.
For individuals, ages 18 years old and up.
Mailing address:
Safe Haven Farms
P.O. Box 633
Monroe, OH 45050
Stewart Home & School
Address:
4200 Lawrenceburg RoadFrankfort, KY 40601
Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years
Categories:
Education: Schools, Residential
A residential school for people ages 12 and up with disabilities. The school offers educational, social, recreational, community and vocational opportunities for students. There are ample athletic opportunities, and students can participate in the Special Olympics. The school has been around for over 120 years.
Stewart is located in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Street Outreach Services (S.O.S.)
Address:
847 Crouse St.Akron, OH 44306
Audience:
14-21 Years
Categories:
Community Life: Safety & Wandering, Residential, County Specific Resources: Summit County
This organization addresses the needs of runaway, homeless and street youth and their families in the community by providing outreach services that promote safety, well being, self sufficiency and permanent connections with caring adults. They are a division of Shelter Care, a residential program for children.
S.O.S. is an emergency drop in shelter that provides services to youth ages 16 to 21 who live in Summit County.
The Arc of Medina County
Address:
4283 Paradise RoadSeville, OH 44273
Audience:
Parents/Family Members, 14-21 Years, 22+ Years, General Audience
Categories:
Camps, Community Life: Transportation, Education: Advocates, Employment: Adult Day Programs, Employment: Agencies, Residential
SHC provides services to individuals with disabilities and their families. They are an advocate for human rights, in addition to many programs for children, adults and families.
Services include:
Camp Paradise — traditional day and residential summer camps for adults with developmental disabilities
Residential Services
The Link Day Program (social opportunities and job training for adults)
Special Olympics
In-Home Support
Ombudsman
Resource Center
Transportation Services
The Blick Center
Address:
640 West Market St.Akron, OH 44303
Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years, 03-06 Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
County Specific Resources: Summit County, Employment: Adult Day Programs, Residential, Social & Recreation: Social Groups and Playgroups, Therapy: Counselors & Social Workers, Therapy: Occupational Therapists, Therapy: Physical Therapists, Therapy: Speech Therapists
The Blick Center provides a variety of clinical outpatient, residential, day program services and other support services for individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs and other related conditions.
Services include speech, occupational and physical therapies, day programs, residential services, behavioral health including individual and group counseling, plus case management and representative payeeship services. The Blick Center can also provide behavior assessments from licensed BCBAs and sponsors a social group/day program for adults with intellectual disabilities called College for Living. The Blick Center was awarded the Best Practices Award from the Governor’s Council on People with Disabilities.
Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and CareSource insurance plans.
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland
Address:
Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center10011 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106
Contact:
Phone: (216) 791-8363
Agency: United Cerebral Palsy
Email:
info@ucpcleveland.org
Website:
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Audience:
14-21 Years, 22+ Years, 03-06 Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
Employment: Adult Day Programs, Employment: Agencies, Residential, Therapy: Occupational Therapists, Therapy: Physical Therapists, Therapy: Speech Therapists
A wide range of services are available for adults and children with disabilities.
Additional locations in Westlake and Highland Hills.
Wood Lane – Wood County Board of DD
Address:
1921 East Gypsy Lane RoadBowling Green, OH 43402
Contact:
Phone: 800-356-3218
Agency: Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
Email:
contact@woodlane.us
Website:
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Audience:
Parents/Family Members, Families with Children/Teens, 0-2 Years, 14-21 Years, 22+ Years, General Audience, 03-06 Years, 07-13 Years
Categories:
Employment: Agencies, Residential
Wood Lane Adult Services provides access to meaningful employment, therapeutic programs, and activities to support the achievement of personal goals and promote healthy lifestyles. It is recognized on a national basis by CARF, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, for providing quality services to individuals served.
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