Partners

Akron Children’s Hospital

Through a partnership with Mercy Health – Lorain, we’re excited to bring pediatric primary care to Lorain and surrounding areas. Our Amherst, Lorain and Oberlin offices are now open. Read more about pediatrics.

Our Amherst office has specialty care, too. Cardiology, gastroenterology and neurology appointments are now available. Plastic Surgery appointments will launch in March, followed by Nephrology in April.

City of Oberlin

The City of Oberlin, Ohio is governed using the Council-Manager form of government. Our City Council is comprised of seven residents elected at-large to two-year terms. A professional City Manager is hired by City Council to administer the day-to-day operations of the City. The City Council also appoints a Finance Director, Law Director, and Clerk of Council. Oberlin is a full-service City offering police and fire protection, utilities, parks and recreation, refuse & recycling, as well as sustainability and code administration services. Information for each of these departments and services can be found on the City’s website: http://www.cityofoberlin.com, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Kendal Early Learning Center

Kendal’s Early Learning Center strives to provide the families of on-site employees and families from the surrounding community with a high-quality educational program founded on Kendal’s Quaker-based Values and Practices, which provides the following: a written, evidence-based comprehensive curriculum; diverse enrollment of all income levels from the local community; a safe secure environment in an intergenerational setting; and trained and experienced staff.
KELC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and has attained a Five Star Rating from the State of Ohio. Programs who have accomplished these credentials have completed a voluntary comprehensive process of internal self-study and external professional review to verify compliance of a high-quality learning environment in 10 critical areas: Relationships, Curriculum, Teaching, Assessment, Health, Teachers, Families, Community Relationships, Physical Environment, and Management.
Kendal is very proud of our small intimate setting which provides an opportunity for children and their families to experience the true meaning of extended family and a strong sense of community life.

Lorain County Community Action Agency

Lorain County Community Action Agency’s (LCCAA) mission is to serve and empower Lorain County residents in need. We are able to support our mission through a variety of community programs. LCCAA provides an Early Head Start program for pregnant mothers, infants, and toddlers, and a comprehensive Head Start Preschool Program, in which all sites are 5-star Step Up to Quality Rated by the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services. Services are provided in a center or home-based option.
LCCAA also offers other programs, such as HEAP for utility help, community directory of supporting agencies in Lorain County, youth programs for adolescents such as the bike shop & mentoring, Getting Ahead and computer classes, Care Cupboard (Food Pantry) and By Car program for community members who qualify.

For additional information please visit our website at www.lccaa.net or follow us on Facebook.

Lorain County Public Health

Lorain County Public Health creates healthy communities for all to live, work, and play. We protect the well-being, prevent disease, and promote overall health for the 307,000 residents of Lorain County, Ohio who we serve.  

Families can rely on us for family vaccinations, car seat and Cribs For Kids programs, birth and death certificates, lead screenings, the WIC program, and more.  For more information visit us at https://www.loraincountyhealth.com/ or call 440-322-6367.

The MAD* Factory Theatre Co.

Our mission is to empower and inspire people of all ages through music, art, and drama.

our values…

MAD is committed to:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Mutual Respect
Building Confidence and Self Esteem
Instilling Artistic Excellence
Community Partnerships

our vision
We envision a world where:
People of any age, ability, race, and social identity are empowered to pursue their passions
Educational and performance opportunities are easily accessible to all
The arts are valued and an important part of the community

(MHARS) Board of Lorain CountyWe Are The Mental Health, Addiction and Recovery Services (MHARS) Board of Lorain County

Mental health and substance use services are ESSENTIAL. If you are a client, please keep your appointments, stay in contact with your provider and stay on your course of treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health or addiction issue for the first or a recurring time, many providers are still taking new patients. Here’s how to find the help you or a loved one might need:

Find Addiction Treatment: Service Provider Directory for MHARS network

Find Mental Health Treatment: Service Provider Directory for MHARS network

Call the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services at 1-877-275-6364, New! Extended hours, 8am-8pm Monday-Friday

Crisis Text Line: Text 4hope to 741741 or facebook.com/crisistextline

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.

Oberlin City Schools

Eastwood Elementary School  – We offer 2 Preschool programs

Integrated Preschool Program

• Class-Size:  Maximum of 8 students on IEP’s and 8 peer models.

• Classroom Staff:  Intervention Specialist and Paraprofessional

• Age:  3 and 4-year-olds (by August 1, 2020)

 Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, School Psychologist

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Grant Program

• Class-Size:  20 students (Max)

• Classroom Staff:  Preschool Teacher and Paraprofessional

• Cost:  Covered by ECE Grant (income eligible)

• Age: 4-year old by August 1, 2020, must be toilet trained

For additional information visit or website at www.oberlinschools.net.

Oberlin Early Childhood Center

Oberlin Early Childhood Center (OECC) offers infants through Pre-K early learning programs.

Ohio Guidestone

Recovery is possible with OhioGuidestone. A leader in the field of behavioral health with a 155-year history, we address the needs of the whole person, helping individuals reset their paths, reclaim their autonomy and restore their purpose. OhioGuidestone connects individuals with the resources needed to achieve lifelong success, providing community counseling, substance use disorder treatment, workforce development training, early childhood mental health services, psychiatric care and more.

United Way of Greater Lorain County

Our Mission – To lead community transformation, creating a better life for all, by connecting community partners through collective impact in health, education, and financial stability.

Our Vision – Greater Lorain County is engaged, inclusive and thriving. Our community supports systems resulting in educational achievement, living wage employment, strong families, and optimal health.

Our Values – United Way of Greater Lorain County is committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, mindfulness, innovation, integrity, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

In other words, we’re not your grandparent’s United Way.

Traditionally, you’ve known United Way as simply a fundraising organization. But we are more than the fundraisers. We are the game changers.

The problems that most people say can’t be solved. We go looking for them. And we fight. United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of low-income working families in our community.

We can’t fix these critical problems by going at it alone. By sharing resources and aligning our goals with over 150 corporate, nonprofit and governmental partners, we can transform Greater Lorain County into the place we all want it to be.