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Agencies

 

United Way 
of Medina County
Partner Agencies 

American Red Cross - Medina County Chapter
American Red Cross - Wadsworth
Battered Women's Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties
Big Brothers and Sisters of Summit and Medina Counties
Birthcare of Medina County
Boy Scouts - Great Trail Council
Catholic Charities Services
Cathy's House
Community Legal Aid Services
Faith In Action, Medina County Caregivers
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio 
Goodwill Industries
Hospice of Medina County
Kidney Foundation of Medina County
Medina County YMCA
Medina Creative Housing
Mobile Meals, Inc.
Operation: HOMES
Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio
Project: LEARN
Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties
The Salvation Army - Medina
The Salvation Army - Brunswick Service Unit
The Salvation Army - Lodi Service Unit
The Salvation Army - Seville Service Unit
The Salvation Army - Wadsworth
Society for Handicapped Citizens of Medina County
Summer Reinforcement Program
YWCA of Medina County


 American Red Cross- Medina County Chapter

704 N. Court Street
Medina, OH 44256
330-723-4565

Toll Free: 877-441-4565

FAX: 330-725-3000

e-mail: bkilchenman@medinaredcross.org

website: www.medinaredcross.org

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

24-hour emergency services for disaster response and military families, health and safety education for the community and workplace, CPR and first aid training, HIV/AIDS education, aquatics programs, babysitter and child care training along with blood donor recruitment and services.

American Red Cross - Wadsworth
One Park Circle, Suite 302
Wadsworth, OH 44281
330-334-1983

email: SonnenbergC@usa.redcross.org

Provides 24 hour emergency services for military families and disaster response; CPR/First Aid training;blood services

 

 Battered Women's Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties

704 North Court Street
Medina, OH 44256

330-723-9610, 330-336-6657 x9610, 330-225-7100 x9610.

FAX: 330-723-9660

24-hour Crisis Hotline: 1-888-395-HELP


e-mail:
TerriH@SCMCBWS.org

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Shelter, support groups and legal advocacy.

 

 Big Brothers and Sisters of Summit and Medina Counties, Inc.


704 N. Court Street
Medina, OH 44256

330-725-8455
FAX: 330-725-3000

e-mail: bigbro@apk.net

website: www.bbbssmc.org

Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The agency's mission is to improve the quality of life for children from single parent families and help them achieve their full potential through professionally supported, long-term relationships with an adult mentor.

 

 Birthcare of Medina County


620 E. Smith Rd.

Unit E-5A

Medina, OH 44256

330-722-1190

e-mail: mntu521@zoominternet.net

Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; Thursday, 12 noon.-2 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 noon

Provides free confidential support, infant and maternity clothing, equipment, diapers, formula, and referrals for women in crisis pregnancies and families in need.

 

 Boy Scouts - Great Trail Council

1601 South Main Street
P.O. Box 68
Akron, OH 44309

1-800-844-7268
FAX: 330-773-4084

e-mail: mpanasit@bsamail.org
website: gtcbsa.org

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Scout store open until 6 p.m.

Programs for boys ages 7-18; Exploring/venturing Program for youth 14-20 (boys and girls)

 

 Catholic Charities Services

246 Northland Drive
Medina, OH 44256

330-723-9615
FAX: 330-764-8795
TDD: 330-764-8715

e-mail: medina@clevelandcatholiccharities.org
website: clevelandcatholiccharities.org/medina.htm

Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Professional counseling to individuals, children, adults, families and couples. Also provides case management and counseling services to the elderly. Prevention and education programs provided to schools.

 

 Cathy's House 


515 W. Liberty Street, 
P. O. Box 811
Medina, OH 44258

330-764-4486
FAX: 330-725-3573

e-mail: cathihome@zoominternet.net

Cathy's House is a male sober residence. The house provides a sober living environment for individuals making the transition from addiction to sobriety. Here residents can begin to build a strong foundation for living in a sober world.

 
 Faith In Action, Medina County Caregivers

 
P.O. Box 153
Medina, OH 44258
330-725-3926

e-mail: fiamedina@zoominternet.net

Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

A coalition of community and faith-based groups providing volunteer assistance to the frail and elderly of Medina County. Among the many services provided to seniors in need are visiting, transportation chores and reading. Services are available throughout Medina County. A neighbor's independence depends on you! 

 Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.

120 W. Washington St., Suite 2-C
Medina OH 44256


Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-998-9454
FAX: 330-723-4609

e-mail: kwidder@communitylegalaid.org
website: communitylegalaid.org

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Free legal representation in civil cases to low income and elderly residents of Medina County.


 Girl Scouts of North East Ohio

345 White Pond Drive
Akron, OH 44320-1155

330-864-9933 

Toll Free: 1-800-852-4474
FAX: 330-864-5720

e-mail: ggittens@gsneo.org
website: www.gsneo.org

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Provides opportunities for growth, development and fun for girls 5-17. Teaches responsibility, self-reliance and good citizenship. Trained adult volunteer role models administer the Girl Scout Program. Girl Scouts - Where Girls Grow Strong.

 

 Goodwill Industries, Inc.

3500 Medina Road
Medina, OH  44256
330-722-0503
FAX: 330-722-0701

e-mail: kbush@goodwillakron.org
website: www.goodwillakron.org

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Provider of assessment, employment readiness, skill training, industrial contracts, placement and support services for individuals facing barriers to employment due to physical, mental or economic disabilities.

 
 Hospice of Medina County

 and Robertson Bereavement Center

797 North Court Street
Medina, OH 44256-1749

330-722-4771
Toll Free:1-800-700-4771
FAX: 330-722-5266

e-mail: hospice@hospiceofmedina.org

website: www.hospiceofmedina.org

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hospice is a team of professionals and volunteers that provide compassionate care to terminally ill individuals and their families. The Robertson Bereavement Center offers emotional support at no cost to grieving adults and children.

 

 

 Kidney Foundation of Medina County 

4274 Manhattan Circle, P.O. Box 114
Brunswick, OH 44212
330-225-4446
FAX: 330-225-4039

e-mail: kidneyfoundation@neohio.twcbc.com

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free services for renal patients including grants for kidney-related medication, transportation reimbursement for hemodialysis. Monthly support group; free literature on renal diseases. Education funds available for patients, their spouses and children

 Medina County YMCA


3076-B Remsen Road
Medina, OH 44256
330-725-3098
FAX: 330-725-4677

e-mail: Melissar@akronymca.org

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Special summer hours

Quality programs for youth/adults including preschool and school-age child care, youth and adult fitness programs, parent-child activities; alternative education and truancy diversion/delinquency prevention initiatives.

 

 

 Medina Creative Housing

704 North Court Street
Medina, OH   44256

330-635-0377

Diane DePasquale-Hagerty

e-mail: dianne@medinacreativehousing.com 

Provides independent, multi-resident homes for mentally retarded, physically and developmentally challenged Medina County residents.  Residents live in special homes which are affordable and permanent.

 

 Mobile Meals, Inc.


1063 S. Broadway
Akron, OH 44311
330-376-7717
Fax: 330-253-3115
1-800-TLC-MEAL

email: kdowning@mobilemealsinc.org 

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Home delivery of hot and frozen meals, therapeutic meals and nutrional supplements.

 

 Operation: HOMES
(Operation: Hospitality of Medina Emergency Shelters)

P.O. Box 326
Medina, OH 44258

Admin: 330-725-7531 ext. 228
Client intake: 330-723-2229
FAX: 330-725-3000

email: debbie@mmha.org
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

After hours, contact Medina Police Department for referrals. Volunteer driven organization dedicated to addressing the needs and providing shelter to the homeless in our community.

 

 Planned Parenthood Northeast Ohio

2747 Medina Road
Medina, OH 44256

330-723-1300; 330-336-6657, Extension 9676

e-mail: r.aber@ppneo.org

website: www.ppneo.org

 

Monday, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; 
Tuesday and Thursday, 12 p.m.-7p.m.;
Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

A broad range of family planning and reproductive services: Pap, pelvic and breast exams; colposcopy and cryotherapy; hormone replacement therapy; pregnancy tests and birth control supplies. Scheduled anonmymous tests for HIV screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections for women and men.

 

 Project: LEARN
 

222 S. Broadway St.
Medina, OH 44256
330-723-1314
Toll Free:  1-800-LEARN36 (Within Medina County only)
FAX: 330-722-6033

e-mail: projectlearn@zoominternet.net 
website: www.projectlearnmedina.org

Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30am - noon.  Evenings and weekends by appointment

Adult Literacy Program offering confidential one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, spelling, math and daily living skills for low-level readers and English as a second language. Services are free to any Medina County resident.

 Rape Crisis Center of Medina & Summit Counties

704 North Court Street

Medina, OH 44256

330-764-8635, 330-336-6657 x8635, 330-225-7100 x8635

FAX: 330-764-8636

Crisis Line: 330-721-HELP or 1-888-334-4064

e-mail: info@medinacountyrcc.org

Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Support Group: Every Wednesday evening 7:00pm at the center

24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, advocacy and information for sexual assault and stalking crime victims, prevention Speaker's Bureau, volunteer opportunities.


 The Salvation Army - Brunswick Service Unit

4274 Manhattan Circle, Suite 104
P. O. Box 959
Brunswick, OH 44212

330-273-9176
FAX: 330-225-4-39

 

e-mail:  linda.repuzynsky@use.salvationarmy.org

Monday - Friday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Social services including utility assistance, prescriptions, back-to-school clothing, rental and temporary/emergency assistance, transient services and disaster response. A residential camping program is also available.

 

 The Salvation Army - Medina

425 West Liberty Street
P.O. Box 1499
Medina, OH 44258

330-722-6488 
FAX: 330-723-1086

email: Jonathan.Jackson@USE.Salvationarmy.org 

Social services including lodging, meals, rent/mortgage and utility assistance, prescriptions and referrals. Additional socialization/educational opportunities available as well as a resident camping program.

 


 The Salvation Army - Lodi Service Unit

 

Social services including utility and rent assistance, food, prescriptions.


 The Salvation Army - Seville Service Unit

First Baptist Church of Seville
22 East Main Street
Seville, OH 44273

330-769-2435


Social services including utility assistance, prescriptions and other temporary/emergency assistance.

The Salvation Army - Wadsworth

P.O Box 300
Wadsworth, OH 44281
330-335-2327
Fax:  330-334-1199

email: debbra.grace@use.salvationarmy.org

Provides emergency services to Individuals needing food, shelter and utilities. Serves monthly meals and provides tutoring to at risk students.

 

 Society for Handicapped Citizens of Medina County

4283 Paradise Road
Seville, OH 44273

330-722-1900, 330-336-2045, 330-225-4202, 
TDD: 330-722-6910
FAX: 330-723-6695

e-mail: jdalton@shc-medina.org
website: www.shc-medina.org

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Emergency communications after hours


Provides the following services to persons with disabilities: residential, recreational, advocacy, community living, transportation subsidies, respite, and lending of equipment, materials and toys to all citizens of Medina County.

 

 Summer Reinforcement Program

5175 Rustic Hills Drive
Medina, OH 44256

330-725-5311

June-July, 9 a.m.- 12 noon

e-mail: sumrein@zoominternet.net

Summer program for children ages 5-12 providing tutoring support in math and reading. Speech therapy and remedial reading services are also offered. Classroom skills and social interactions for success of the child are emphasized.

 

 

 YWCA of Medina County

4046 Medina Road
Medina, OH 44256

330-722-2020
FAX: 330-722-0610

e-mail: JLHYWCA@aol.com
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Provides programs that encompass a whole health approach, emphasizing physical fitness, improved health and self-concept. Other programs include educational and community involvement workshops.

 
 
 
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