Overcoming Obstacles | Child Guidance & Family Solutions

18 North Forge Street, Akron, OH 44304

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Elevators|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

Serves students in Summit County in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

Required documents

Will be requested as needed.

Hours

Varies depending on grade and location. Programs are generally 8-10 weeks long and held after school and during the summer.

(330) 762-2242

Fax

(330) 762-0591

Voice - voice | Administrative and 24-Hour Child Crisis Line

https://www.cgfs.org

[email protected]

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Application process

Call the office for more information and to enroll.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Description

Offers an after-school prevention program. Provides schools the opportunity to choose the lessons their students need most to build the life skills needed for success at home, at school, with peers, and in society. Lessons help students to learn and build essential life skills through discussion, games, role-plays, and engaging activities.

Data provided by

211 Summit

What's Here

Kindergarten Students Youth Enrichment Programs Social Skills Training Middle School Students Elementary School Students High School Students

Providing organization

Child Guidance & Family Solutions

Provides a variety of services, including the following: - Outpatient behavioral health and psychiatric services for children and teens. - Counseling for adults with social or emotional problems. - Parent and children/teen groups. - Early childhood education and counseling. - Marriage and family counseling. - Parent education groups. - Behavioral health consultation in preschools. - Addiction services. - Specialized help for children in several local schools in Summit County. Note: Part of the Youth Success Summit (formerly OSTN).