Web Address: www.elyriahealth.com

Description:

The Elyria Health Department provides a wide range of services to the citizens of Elyria. They offer programs to help maintain health and prevent disease. They also provide preventative services and educational programs to decrease the risk of contracting diseases. Social services are available to facilitate access to health and human service agencies.

Health & Education Services

• Prenatal Case Management

• Lactation Support Services

• Help Me Grow

• BCMH (birth -21)

• Bridge Program - help for teen moms

• Well-Child checks

• Immunizations (birth - 18) & Immunization Clinics

• Provides education through the Health Education Program and have information and help available regarding environmental issues (Environmental Health).

Social Services (3 categories)

• Referral Services

Social service needs are handled through referrals made by the ECHD social service staff. The need for a social service referral can be expressed either during an office visit or over the telephone. Needs could be but are not limited to the following – utility shut off; medical and prescription coverage; housing; food; transportation; problems with the elderly; and out of town inquiries (for transients).

• Car Seats

The health department sponsors monthly car seat classes that are taught by a trained technician. The class consists of a video, seat demonstration and installation. The classes are offered the parent(s) of newborns and children up to the age of 5 or 6 depending upon the child’s height and weight. Expectant mothers are especially encouraged to come. The charge for the class is based on income eligibility and WIC guidelines. Please Note: There is a fee for the car seat training and it is based on the person’s eligibility to pay. Generally, the health department asks for a donation of $25.00 for each individual car seat provided.

• Ohio Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative (OIMRI)

           This service is a state-sponsored grant program whose focus is to help reduce infant mortality. This service is currently limited to AA    

           women who are the highest risk.   

*To access any of the social services above, please call Jean Tierney at (440) 323-3079.

Address:

Lorain County Children Services

226 Middle Ave., 3rd floor

Elyria, Ohio 44035

(440) 329-5340