Investigates cases of alleged abuse (physical, sexual, verbal, and so forth) and neglect, any health or safety issue, or misappropriation situations for adults with developmental disabilities.

Offers programs designed to meet the unique behavioral health needs of individuals with developmental, behavioral, physical, and mental health conditions. Services include mental health assessment, counseling services, case management, therapy, and consultation.

Contracts with an outside agency to offer a care facility which provides intensive medical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to meet the specialized health needs of individuals with Developmental Disabilities. The facility consists of two housing units that accommodate around 13 individuals.

Provides legal assistance to parents who have children with disabilities and who are concerned about a lack of appropriate education or about (threats of) suspension and/or expulsion from elementary, middle, or high school.

Offers a volunteer-led, professionally-supervised, educational, and recreational outdoor-based program for youth. Youth become part of a troop and participate in activities such as camping, canoeing, hiking, and model building. Scouting for youth with disabilities is available through group homes, organizations that work with these youth, or by joining traditional troops and packs.

Maintains information about community resources that are appropriate for people with Autism and their families. Links individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources.

Through work experience, adult clients develop skills in work responsibilities, performance and interpersonal skills. Some services include paid employment and supportive services, such as rehabilitation engineering, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and physical therapy. Individualized and small group instruction in self-directed leisure activities, computer skills, and the like, are offered.

Provides behavioral health services and therapies. All methods of treatment and instruction are research and evidence-based. Services offered at Silver Lining ABA: Center-Based Programs/Outpatient Services, Assessment, Diagnostic and Referral Services, Outreach Services, Summer Programs, Adolescent and Adult Services. * Services are certified by the State of Ohio and are nationally accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Silver Lining ABA is a certified mental health agency and an approved registered provider of the Ohio Department of Education’s Autism Scholarship Program.

Provides assistance in employment for individuals with developmental disabilities. Includes job assessments, behavior modeling, exploration of career interests, assistance with resumes, connection and interviews.

Receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse, neglect, self-neglect and/or exploitation of children as well as older adults and/or adults with disabilities in need of protection. Cases accepted for service are investigated fully, and all identified problem areas which may affect the client's well-being are assessed. All reports are kept confidential.

Offers assistance with searching for and maintaining employment for those with disabilities. Services include assessments of work skills, job seeking skills, assistance with resume writing and interviewing, computer training, career exploration, job placement assistance, job coaching and assistance with making arrangements for special needs in the workplace. A community-based work experience can be offered in conjunction with this program. Provides information to potential employers on ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and other topics important for hiring persons with disabilities.

Offers an empowerment group to enhance social skills and increase independence of participants. Group facilitates meetings and determines activities. Activities include social events, fundraising and volunteer opportunities.

Provides 73 units of one-bedroom housing (600-1100 square feet).

Offers Employment first Coordination for adults with developmental disabilities. Some services provided are: referrals to OOD, liaison for transitioning students, job development, placement and supported employment.

Advocates on behalf of individuals with developmentally disabilities, as well as their families and caretakers in Medina County. Assists with identifying and accessing services, guardianships and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Note: The agency does not assist clients with unemployment applications.

Provides special programming for adults with severe or profound mental retardation, developmental disabilities and multiple handicaps, as well as day programming for those with geriatric needs. Training occurs in such areas as personal hygiene and grooming, daily living skills, health care, use of leisure time and the development of prevocational skills. Our goal is to augment and maximize each person's independent functioning in all areas of their lives.

Provides services for clients to find gainful employment or training. Specific services include: counseling and planning, personal and work adjustment training, vocational training, training supplies and books, financial aid to attend post-secondary classes, artificial limbs, braces, eyeglasses, hearing aids, psychotherapy, physical therapy, wheelchairs (if needed to work), occupational supplies, placement, small business development, and follow-up on the job. Also helps disabled students who are transitioning from school to work or college after high school. Some of the above services are provided by other agencies through a referral process.

Provides assistance for individuals with disabilities who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law.

Offers Employment first Coordination for adults with developmental disabilities. Some services provided are: referrals to OOD, liaison for transitioning students, job development, placement and supported employment.

Provides an educational course that focuses on understanding emotional, mental, and neurobiological disorder diagnoses (includes attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder {AD/HD}, major depression, childhood schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive/compulsive disorder {OCD}), developing coping skills, counseling and therapy, medications, crisis intervention, special education concerns, dealing with community agencies, and family advocacy. Classes are taught by a trained parent facilitator.

Investigates cases of alleged abuse (physical, sexual, verbal, and so forth), neglect, or exploitation involving individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities.

Provides driveway plowing for seniors and disabled residents of Berea. Snow must exceed 3 or more inches. The heavy snow must stop before plows will be sent.

Provides formal supervision for those awaiting trial or on community control (probation) as ordered by the court. Supervises probationers and monitors compliance to the conditions of their probation as well as providing other services such as referrals for social services. Specialized probation services provided for those needing intensive supervision such as those who are mentally disordered offenders, mentally retarded offenders, and sex offenders. Places offenders into drug treatment when needed. Provides case management for those in drug treatment and acts as a liaison between the court, client, and treatment facility. Also supervises persons in the work release and home detention programs.

Provides 73 units of one-bedroom housing (600-1100 square feet).

Provides eligibility determination using OEDI or COEDI; other services include needs assessments, development of individual service plans, establishing individual budgets, assistance with provider selection and coordinating services, quality assurance, and emergency intervention.