Resources

RESOURCES EDUCATING THE PATIENT AND FAMILY ABOUT EPILEPSY

Epilepsy Association

2831 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Contact: (216) 579-1330
www.epilepsyinfo.org

The Epilepsy Association is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping people cope with and manage seizure disorders by improving their quality of life, while empowering and enabling individuals to reach their full potential within the community.

Epilepsy Foundation

8301 Professional Place
Landover, Maryland 20785
Contact: (800) 332 1000
www.epilepsyfoundation.org

A voluntary agency dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy in the US and their families. Ensures that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy and research.

Epilepsy.com

Contact: (540) 687-8077
www.epilepsy.com

An online resource for information about epilepsy.

RESOURCES PROVIDING INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Epilepsy Association

See contact information above
Provider of epilepsy education in the community.

RESOURCES FOR RESPITE CARE/EDUCATIONAL

"Respite" refers to short term, temporary care provided to people with disabilities in order that their families can take a break from the daily routine of care giving. Respite care is important to give families time to relieve the stress experienced in caring for a child with a disability.

United Way First Call for Help

Dial 2-1-1 from any land line phone
Contact: (216) 436-2000 in Cuyahoga County or
(440) 285-3194 in Geauga County
www.211cleveland.org

Care.com

Contact: (877) 227-3115
www.care.com

An online resource for special needs caregivers giving respite to parents/caregivers of children with special needs. A special needs respite care guide is available.

Peak Potential Therapy

8848 Commons Blvd. #101
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
Contact: (330) 405-8776
www.peakpotentialtherapy.com

A Private Practice autism treatment and therapy center for children. Respite is one of the many services they provide.

Hattie Larlham

7996 Darrow Rd. #10
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
Contact: (330) 274-2272
www.hattielarlham.org

A not-for-profit organization that provides quality care to children and adults with developmental disabilities.

SERRC Center (Cuyahoga Special Education Center)

Cedarwood Landing, Suite 130
5811 Canal Rd.
Valleyview, Ohio 44125
Contact: (216) 524-2770
www.csesc.org

Serves as liaisons between parents and school districts. SERRC is a great resource for any questions you have about special education programs.

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities

Contact: (800) 374-2806
www.ocecd.org

A non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the educational interests of children with disabilities.

RESOURCES FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission

400 E. Campus View Blvd.
Columbus, Ohio 43234
Contact: (800) 282-4536
www.rsc.ohio.gov

Serves Ohioans with disabilities through job placement and retention.

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR)

113 St. Clair Ave. #600
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Contact: (800) 282-4536
www.rsc.state.oh.us/bvrbsvi/default.aspx

Provides vocational rehabilitation for people with physical or mental impairments.

Vocational Guidance Services

2239 E. 55th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
Contact: (216) 687-1900
www.vgsjob.org

Provides vocational training and job placement to NE Ohio for disabled and disadvantaged residents.

RESOURCE S FOR EDUCATIONAL/SUPPORT/BASIC NEEDS

Epilepsy Association Support Group

Lake West Hospital
36000 Euclid Ave.
Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Contact: (440) 953-9600
www.epilepsyinfo.org

Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30.

Empowerment Center

3030 Euclid Ave. #100
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Contact: (216) 432-4770
www.ecgccleveland.org

Its mission is to create positive outcomes in the lives of low-income people.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

1400 West 6th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Contact: (216) 875-7776
www.nami.org

The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. Services included information and referral, support groups and family and consumer education.

Centers for Independent Living

1468 W. 25th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Contact: (216) 696-2716
www.leapinfo.org

Maximizes independent living for persons with disabilities through referrals and services.

United Way First Call for Help

Contact: Dial 2-1-1 from any land line phone,
or call: (216) 436-2000 in Cuyahoga County or
(440) 285-3194 in Geauga County
www.211cleveland.org

United Way first call for help (dial 2-1-1 from any land line phone) has a list of respite providers. Your county board will often have funds available to pay for respite care.

Health Solidarity Network

25111 Miles Road, Suite B
Cleveland, Ohio 44128
Contact: (216) 831-1220
Toll-Free: (888) 338-7677
www.solidarityhealth.org

RESOURCE TO MEET BASIC HUMAN NEEDS

The Cleveland Foodbank

15500 S. Waterloo Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44110
Contact: (216) 738-2265
www.clevelandfoodbank.org

Supplies a majority of the food used in local hot meal sites, shelters and food pantries. In addition, they provide food to childcare centers, group homes and programs for the elderly. Children's nutrition programs include: Kid Café, Backpack for Kids and Summer Food Service.

RESOURCES FOR ADVOCACY/DISCRIMINATION

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

1223 W. 6th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Contact: (216) 687-1900
www.lasclev.org

Provides fee legal assistance on civil matters.

Cleveland Tenants Organization

3631 Perkins Ave., Suite 3A-4
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Contact: (216) 432-0609
www.clevelandtenants.org

Provides counseling for tenants on their rights and responsibilities helping tenants and landlords negotiate their differences.

Council for Economic Opportunities for Greater Cleveland-Housing Services Program (GEOGC)

1228 Euclid Ave, Suite 700
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Contact: (216) 263-6266
www.ceogc.org/programs/housing-services

Provides assistance to qualified low-income individuals or families needing housing or facing homelessness.

Ohio Legal Rights Service

50 W. Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Contact: (614) 466-7264
Toll-Free: (800) 282-9181
www.olrs.ohio.gov

An independent state agency that protects and advocates for human, civil and legal rights of people with disabilities.

RESOURCES FOR MEDICAL CENTERS/ NEUROLOGY SERVICES

Cleveland Clinic

Department of Pediatric Neurology, S71/Children
9500 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Contact: (216) 444-6722
www.my.clevelandclinic.org

MetroHealth Medical Center—Department of Neurology

2500 MetroHealth Dr.
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
Contact: (216) 778-3388
www.metrohealth.org

Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital

11100 Euclid Ave.
Mailstop RBC 6035
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Contact: (216) 844-5710
www.uhhospitals.org

University Hospitals—Neurological Institute for Children and Adults

11100 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Contact: (216) 844-5741
www.uhhospitals.org

St. Vincent's Charity Medical Center—Neurodiagnostics Center for Adults

2351 E. 22nd St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Contact: (216) 861-6200-NEON
www.stvincentcharity.com

St. Vincent's Charity Medical Center

8300 Hough Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
Contact: (216) 231-7700
www.stvincentcharity.com

Provides access to a primary care physician to coordinate all health care needs. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Care Source, QualChoice, Anthem and others. Services are also available on a sliding scale.

The Free Clinic

12201 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Contact: (216) 721-4010
www.thefreeclinic.org

Provides medical, mental health and related services to individuals who have no insurance.

Care Alliance

1530 St. Clair Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Contact: (216) 781-6724
www.carealliance.org

The leading provider of primary healthcare and comprehensive dental services to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, living in public housing, uninsured or underinsured in Cleveland, Ohio.
Provides information, referral and resources for Cuyahoga County.

RESOURCES EPILEPSY CENTERS

The following organizations provide evaluation and assessment of epilepsy and seizures.

Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center

9500 Euclid Ave. S51
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Contact: (216) 445-5559
www.my.clevelandclinic.org

Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Epilepsy Program

9500 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Contact: (216) 444-2200
www.my.clevelandclinic.org

Epilepsy Center at University Hospitals Neurological Institute

11100 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Contact: (216) 844-8447
www.uhhospitals.org

RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH & COUNSELING MENTAL HEALTH

Alcohol Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS)

2012 W. 25th St. 6th floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Contact: (877) 236-8676
www.helpthatworks.us

For Cuyahoga County residents adults and children who are uninsured and seeking community mental health services.

Achievement Centers for Children

14587 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Contact: (216) 521-5050
www.achievementcenters.org

Provides individual, family and group counseling to address difficult issues, manage stress and promote emotional well-being. In addition, they facilitate support groups for parents, siblings, grandparents and individuals with special needs to help families learn through interaction with others facing similar challenges.

Positive Educational Program (PEP) PEP Connections

3134 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland,Ohio 44115
Contact: (216) 361-9100
www.pepcleve.org

PEP serves children and youth who have been diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance, are involved with two or more Cuyahoga County child-serving systems (ex. Department of Children & Family Services, Juvenile Court, Board of MR/DD, etc.), and are at risk of removal from their families or are returning to their families from placement. Your child can be referred to PEP by any Cuyahoga County child-serving system, your physician, or your school.

Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care

1400 West 25th St, 4th floor
Cleveland, Ohio44113
Contact: (216) 479-3301
www.cuyahogatapestry.org

Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care serves children of Cleveland, East Cleveland, or Euclid who have serious emotional needs that severely disrupt relationships and daily activities.

Help Me Grow Cuyahoga County

2421 Community College Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Contact: (216) 736-4300
www.ohiohelpmegrow.org

Help Me Grow can provide early intervention services for children ages 0-3. They will evaluate your child, assign your child a case manager, and develop a learning plan for your child. HMG is the first service to call if your child is between the ages of 0-3. For other counties call Cuyahoga HMG and ask for the number or visit their website.

Berea Children's Home and Family Services

202 East Bagley Rd.
Berea, Ohio 44017
Contact: (440) 260-8300
www.bchfs.org

Berea CHFS provides assessment, counseling, community mental health services, partial hospitalization, or medication help for children with mental health needs. They also provide inpatient treatment for crisis stabilization, residential and secure residential treatment.

Applewood Centers Cuyahoga County

Richard A. Paulson Center—Cuyahoga
2525 East 22nd St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-3266
Contact: (216) 696-5800
www.applewoodscenters.org

Applewood Centers Lorain County

5255 N. Abbe Rd., Suite 1
Elyria, Ohio 44035-1451
Contact: (440) 934-9930
www.applewoodscenters.org

Provides assessment, counseling, community mental health services, partial hospitalization and medication help for children with mental health needs.

Beechbrook

3737 Lander Rd.
Pepper Pike, Ohio44124
Contact: (216) 831-2255
www.beechbrook.org

Beechbrook's mission is to advance the emotional well-being of children, youth, and their families by providing effective, innovative behavioral health, permanency, and educational services, and by serving as a strong voice for children, youth, and families. They provide outpatient programs, school-based programs, parent education, residential treatment, and foster care placement. They also have a good resource directory for other community services.

Bellefaire JCB

22001 Fairmount Blvd.
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44118
Contact: (216) 932-2800
www.bellefairejcb.org

Bellefaire JCB offers community services, home and school based services, inpatient treatment, early childhood services, and a special Monarch School for Autism.

Center for Behavioral Health Services

MetroHealth Medical Center
2500 MetroHealth Dr.
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
Contact: (216) 778-3745 (Child and Adolescent)
www.cbhs.rutgers.edu

A full-service behavioral health provider offering a complete slate of outpatient services.

RESOURCE SPECIALIZES IN INSURANCE FOR PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS

Health Solidarity Network

25111 Miles Road, Suite B
Cleveland, Ohio 44128
Contact: (216) 831-1220
Toll-Free: (888) 338-7677
www.solidarityhealth.org

Specializes in insurance for pre-existing conditions.

Announcements

Support group 2012 meeting dates posted. click here for more info.

New Project COPE for parents and teens with epilepsy 2012 schedule ... click here for more information

Click here for EA Annual Reports.

Update list of community resources to help manage epilepsy is now posted.

The Epilepsy Association’s Board of Trustees has adopted a new 3 year strategic plan. Click here to read the plan

Epilepsy Association 2831 Prospect Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2606
Phone: 216-579-1330 Toll Free: 800-653-4300 info@epilepsyinfo.org