Elyria Office    

   Lorain Office

Web Address: www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org

Description:

• Outpatient Mental Health Services

• Nurturing Parent Program: this is an 8-week course designed to help adults become better-equipped parents. (Family Center)

• Butt-Out Smoking Cessation Program: designed to help people stop or greatly reduce their smoking habit. Meet weekly for four weeks. (Family Center)

• G.E.D. (Family Center)

• Mom’s & Toddlers Playgroup: this is offered Tuesday mornings from 10:00 am until 11:30 am. A meal follows the program. (Family Center)

• Community Connections Day Shelter: day shelter for those who are in need. (Family Center)

• Housing Services Program: a multi-agency rent and utility assistance program designed to prevent homelessness. Applicants must be willing to participate in personal money management counseling. (Family Center)

• Hot Meal Program: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday lunch provided at 11:30 am. A community dinner is served every Wednesday at 4:30 pm. Any one visiting the center is welcome. (Family Center)

• Choice Food Pantry: The pantry operates on the first and third Thursday afternoons of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 pm and each Wednesday evening by appointment. Call to check for availability of baby formula, diapers and personal hygiene products. (Family Center)

• Special Events & Distributions: Check the center schedule frequently for upcoming education forums and special distributions of blankets, children’s shoes, school supplies, Christmas toys and more. Call the Family Center in Lorain at (440) 244-9915 for a schedule of events.

Address:

Lorain County Children Services

226 Middle Ave., 3rd floor

Elyria, Ohio 44035

(440) 329-5340