Provides referrals to social services for residents of Portage County. Refers callers to the appropriate provider with follow-up and advocacy provided as needed. Maintains a computerized database of nonprofit and government services that is available to the public to search at www.211portage.org. Tracks met and unmet needs and make this data available to planners, local organizations, grant writers, and other interested parties.

Provides one of the few professional social work libraries run by a school of Social Work; the focus is academic and research based. The 35,000 volume collection includes books, professional journals, social work abstracts, agency files, periodicals and a variety of media materials. Although it is primarily for use by the University community, it is open to the larger social work community and other interested community members who may get a limited borrower's card.

Provides referrals to social services for residents of Carroll County. Refers callers to the appropriate provider with follow-up and advocacy provided as needed. Maintains a computerized database of nonprofit and government services that is available to the public to search at www.211carroll.org.

Provides referrals to social services for residents of Jefferson County. Refers callers to the appropriate provider with follow-up and advocacy provided as needed. Maintains a computerized database of nonprofit and government services that is available to the public to search at www.211jefferson.org.

Provides a program that connects hospital patients and health care providers for better overall health of the larger community through case management. There are multiple factors that contribute to an individual's health, including social determinants like culture, race, income, and education level. Certified Community Health Workers assist vulnerable and high-risk individuals who are seeking care and assistance from agencies that provide medical, behavioral health, education, employment, and social services. They help the patient streamline the process by connecting information for all stakeholders who are trying to impact the healthcare experience in the community.

Provides speakers who can talk to organizations and groups about 2-1-1, and it's processes, database, data collection and overall value to the community.

Engages in policy analysis, planning, and program development; provides strategic leadership by building community consensus on important health, social, and economic issues; builds collaborative initiatives to improve human services.

Provides a client's assessment where a case manager helps families identify barriers to goals they're trying to reach. Staff also makes referrals to other community and government resources.

Provides applied research and statistics about urban policy and to aid in understanding how social and economic changes affect low income individuals, families and communities.

Provides referrals to social services for residents of Tuscarawas and Harrison counties. Refers callers to the appropriate provider with follow-up and advocacy provided as needed. Maintains a computerized database of nonprofit and government services that is available to the public to search at www.211tuscarawas.org and www.211harrison.org.

Provides a free online database of social services for residents of Medina and Summit counties.

Provides assistance with obtaining needed social services such as rent, utility payment assistance, housing, and food. Will help clients sign up for programs such as food stamps, Medicaid, PRC, etc.

Provides faculty and administrators who are available to speak on a wide variety of topics to a wide variety of groups. Topics may include education issues, academia, business, or any suggested by a group.

Provides case management to help clients understand and access community services that they may be eligible for and that are appropriate due to their individual circumstances and needs.

Evaluates the health and human services needs of the community and assesses the design and structure of the social service system. Provides oversight of the three (3) levy funded organizations in Summit County: Children Services (SCCS); Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board (ADM); and Developmental Disabilities Board (DD). Makes recommendations to the County Executive and County Council.

Provides help navigating community resources and connection to Goodwill programs and employment services.

Conducts research to determine community needs and whether they are being met. Gathers, maintains, and interprets information about the service utilization patterns within Geauga County and provides data regarding duplication of services and service gaps. Reports are used by public and private planning bodies as well as health and human service providers for consideration in resource allocation decisions.

Provides opportunities for human service leaders to collaborate with each other, explore options for group-purchased benefits, provide connections to funders and act as a clearingohuse for information and updates about issues in the nonprofit and human service sector.

Provides a free online database of social services for residents of Medina and Summit counties.

Provides policy updates and information for human service advocates and prepares a biennial budget advocacy agenda in support of human services. Information about these activities is available primarily on this agency's website. Advocates at the state and county levels on human services issues.

A government Web site where you will find information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.

Provides case management to coordinate link clients to community resources at a variety of social service and government agencies. Provides guidance and follow-up to the client to assist with the application process for the services they are being linked to. Goal is to stabilize the client's financial situation. In cases where there are no existing community resources that can help with the client's particular issue, the Collaborative may provide financial assistance including (but not limited to): housing (rent payment/rental deposit), utilities (gas, electric, water, bulk fuel), transportation (gas cards, car repair), etc.

Connects individuals and families living in the rural southwest region of Medina County to health, education, and social services including food, employment, personal care/toiletries, senior services, homelessness, and counseling.

Plans, develops, and coordinates social services. Strives to empower people to meet cultural, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. Focuses on the needs of adults dealing with the criminal justice system, youth facing adversity, people with disabilities, and adults dealing with long-term care.

Butler County United Way funds programs with local Community Partners falling under the pillars of education, financial stability, and health. Donations received through individual and corporation donations fund the programs that provide the resources needed to change community conditions impacting the Butler County area.