Early Intervention Resource Directory
Mahoning Valley Guide for School Counselors & Student Support Teams
Mental Health & Counseling Services
Alta Behavioral Healthcare
π (330) 793-2487
π altabehavioralhealthcare.org
Ages: Birthβ21
Services: Individual & family therapy, trauma therapy, psychiatry
Referral: Call directly. School or parent/guardian may refer.
Cadence Care Network
π (330) 544-8005
π cadencecare.org
Ages: 3β21
Services: Mental health counseling, home-based services, case management
Referral: Call intake. Referrals from school, providers or families accepted.
Compass Family & Community Services
π (330) 782-5664
π compassfamily.org
Ages: All
Services: Outpatient therapy, crisis support, case management, psychiatry
Referral: Call directly or use an online contact form.
Comprehensive Psychiatry Group
π (330) 726-9570
π https://www.cpgboardman.comΒ
Ages: Serving children thru adulthood
Services: Outpatient therapy, case management, psychiatry, psychological testing
Referral: Self-referral by phone
Greentree Counseling
π (330) 372-2200
Ages: All
Services: Mental health therapy, substance use services, prevention, trauma therapy, anger management
Referral: Self-referral by phone.Β
Jewish Community Center of Youngstown
π (330) 746-3250
π jccyoungstown.org
Ages: Serving children thru adulthoodΒ
Services: Individual, marital, group, child and family outpatient counseling services
Referral: Self-referral by phone
Meridian HealthCare
π (330) 797-0070
Ages: All
Services: Mental health therapy, substance use services, prevention
Referral: Self-referral by phone. Schools may refer.
PsyCare, Inc.
π (330) 758-8610 (Boardman Office)
π psycare.com
Ages: AllΒ
Services: Therapy, psychiatry, psychological evaluations
Referral: Call directly. No formal referral needed.
Valley Health Services
π (330) 577-7410
π vcs.fcsserves.org
Ages: All
Services: Mental health therapy, substance use services, prevention, medical, dental, pharmacy
Referral: Self-referral by phone.Β
Advanced Counseling Solutions
πAustintown: (330) 797-0036
πBoardman: (330) 707-4433
πCanfield: (330) 967-4275
πadvancedcounselingsolutions.com
Locations: Austintown, Boardman, Canfield
Services: Counseling for children, teens, adults, families. Specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, ADHD.
Insurance: Accepts Medicaid and private insurance
Allied Behavioral Health
π(330) 797-8800
πalliedbhs.com
Location: Austintown (253 S. Canfield Niles Rd)
Services: Counseling for children, adolescents, adults. DBT, trauma, substance use.
Insurance: Private insurance, Medicaid, self-pay.
Restore Compassionate Behavioral Health
π(330) 330-8655
Location: Boardman
Services: Therapy + medication management. Trauma, EMDR, addiction, family therapy, play therapy.
Insurance: Medicaid, Medicare, private.
SearchLight Family Services
π(330) 967-9950
πsearchlightfamilytherapy.com
Location: Boardman
Services: Individual, couples, and family therapy. Trauma, EMDR, DBT, play therapy, addiction recovery. Sliding fee available.
Insurance: Most major carriers + out-of-pocket options.
Trauma Therapy Company
π(234) 600-8200
πtraumatherapycompany.com
Location: Boardman/Youngstown
Services: Trauma-focused care for teens & adults, EMDR, CBT, anxiety, depression, life transitions.
Insurance: Medicaid & most private.
Inpatient Psychiatric Services & ResourcesΒ
Belmont PinesΒ
π(800) 423-5666
πbelmontpines.com
Location: Youngstown
Services: Acute inpatient psychiatric care,Β residential treatment, outpatient services and medication management.Β
Insurance: Medicaid. Call directly for information regarding private insurance coverage.
Referral: Call directly. Referrals can also be made by ER Deparment for a qualifying psychiatric emergency.
Nationwide Childrenβs HospitalΒ
Big Lots Behavioral Health CenterΒ
π(614) 355-8080
πnationwidechildrens.org
Location: ColumbusΒ
Services: Inpatient psychiatric care,Β outpatient services and medication management.Β
Specialty: Specializes in mental health treatment for youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), eating disorders and disruptive behavioral health disorders.
Insurance: Call directly for information regarding insurance coverage.
Referral: Referrals can be made by ER Deparment for a qualifying psychiatric emergency.
Akron Childrenβs HospitalΒ
π(330) 746-8100 or (330) 543-1000
πakronchildrens.org
Location: Boardman & Akron
Services: Psychiatric crisis support (via ER Department), inpatient crisis stabilization care (Akron), outpatient counseling, psychiatry services and referrals to other mental health resources.Β
Insurance: Medicaid. Call directly for information regarding private insurance coverage.
Referral: Referrals can be made by ER Deparment for a qualifying psychiatric emergency.
Cincinnati Childrenβs HospitalΒ
Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
π(330) 746-8100 or (330) 543-1000
Ages: 2-17 years old
Location: CincinnatiΒ
Services: Crisis inpatient stabilization (3-5 day stay), outpatient mental health services and psychiatry services.Β
Specialty: Specializes in treatment of mental/behavioral health diagnoses with or without intellectual disability and individuals with co-occurring mental health and chronic medical conditions.Β
Insurance: Call directly for information regarding insurance coverage.
Referral: Referrals can be made by ER Deparment for a qualifying psychiatric emergency.
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
π(412) 624-1000
πupmc.com/locations/hospitals/western-psychiatricΒ
Ages: All ages (children and adult units available)
Location: Pittsburgh, PAΒ
Services: Crisis inpatient stabilization (admitted until stabilized), outpatient mental health services and psychiatry services.Β
Specialty: Specializes in treatment of mental/behavioral health diagnoses with or without intellectual disability diagnosisΒ
Insurance: Medicaid. Call directly for information regarding private insurance coverage.
Referral: Referrals can be made by ER Deparment for a qualifying psychiatric emergency.
Academic Programming and Resources for Students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
Autism Scholarship ProgramΒ
π (614) 728-3480 or (877) 644-6338
π autismscholarship@education.ohio.govΒ
Ages: Ages 3- School Aged
Services: Scholarship assistance for students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis to supplement academic and/or behavioral health related expensesΒ
Note: Services Ohio ResidentsΒ
Referral: Obtain application from Autism Scholarship Program approved providerΒ
Rich Center for Autism (adjacent to YSU campus)
π (330) 941-1927
π richcenter.ysu.edu/resourcesΒ
Location: Youngstown (ages 3β22)
Services: Autism-specific education, family supports, referrals, sibling & parent groups.
Referral: Self-referral by phone
Potential DevelopmentΒ
π (330) 746-7641
π potentialdevelopment.orgΒ
Ages: Preschool thru Grade 12, beginning at age 2.5 years oldΒ
Services: Preschool, elementary, middle and high school education for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Note: Serves Mahoning CountyΒ
Referral: Call to schedule appointmentΒ
Leonard Kirtz SchoolΒ
π (330) 797-2847
π mahoningdd.orgΒ
Ages: 5-22
Services: Schooling for students who have been diagnosed with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities
Note: Serves Mahoning CountyΒ
Referral: Consult with home school district to determine if placement is appropriate
Fairhaven School
π (330) 652-5811
π tcbdd.orgΒ
Ages: 5-22
Services: Schooling for students who have been diagnosed with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities
Note: Serves Trumbull CountyΒ
Referral: Consult with home school district to determine if placement is appropriateΒ
Robert Bycroft School
π (330) 424-7787
π ccbdd.orgΒ
Ages: 5-22
Services: Schooling for students who have been diagnosed with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities
Note: Serves Columbiana CountyΒ
Referral: Consult with home school district to determine if placement is appropriate
Developmental, Behavioral, & Diagnostic Services
Akron Childrenβs Hospital β Boardman
π (330) 746-8100
π akronchildrens.org
Services: Developmental-behavioral pediatric evaluations
Referral: Pediatrician referral required.
Hopebridge β Austintown
π (330) 227-8280
π hopebridge.com
Ages: 18 monthsβ10 years
Services: Developmental testing, speech, OT, behavioral therapy
Referral: Call or use online self-referral form.
Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities
π (330) 797-2825
π mahoningdd.orgΒ
Ages: All
Services: Early intervention services, care management, Help Me Grow referrals
Note: Services Mahoning County ResidentsΒ
Referral: Self-referral by phone
Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities
π (330) 652-9800
π tcbdd.comΒ
Ages: All
Services: Early intervention services, care management, Help Me Grow referrals
Note: Services Trumbull County ResidentsΒ
Referral: Self-referral by phone
Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities
π (330) 424-7788
π https://ccbdd.netΒ
Ages: All
Services: Early intervention services, care management, Help Me Grow referrals
Note: Services Columbiana County ResidentsΒ
Referral: Self-referral by phone
Magnet ABA TherapyΒ
π (883) 624-6385
π magnetaba.comΒ
Ages: Ranging from Infants to Young Adults
Services: In-home ABA therapy
Note: Serving the Youngstown area
Referral: Self-referral by phone
ABA Therapy SolutionsΒ
π (855) 400-3455
π abatherapyforkids.comΒ
Ages: Ranging from Young Children to AdolescentsΒ
Services: In-home ABA therapy
Note: Serving Mahoning, Columbiana & Trumbull Counties
Referral: Call or complete online intake forms at:
https://abatherapyforkids.com/resources/Β
I Am Boundless
π (1-800) 409-2729
π info@iamboundless.orgΒ
Ages: All
Services: Ohio Rise care management, residential options and family support services for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities
Note: Services Mahoning County ResidentsΒ
Referral: Complete Online Referral at:
https://iamboundless.org/whole-person-care/referrals-forms/boundless-referralΒ
Knapp Center for Childhood Development
π (330) 629-2955
π knappcenter.orgΒ Β
Ages: 1-21Β
Services: Diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders, early intervention services, summer camps, outreach programming, remote services
Referral: Self-referral by phone
Progressive ABA Therapy Group
π (330) 991-9117
π proabatherapy.orgΒ
Ages: 2-21
Services: Diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders, intensive outpatient ABA therapy
Note: Serves Mahoning, Trumbull & Columbiana CountiesΒ
Referral: Self-referral by phone
Basic Needs & Community Support
Columbiana County Dept of Job & Family Services
π(330) 424-1471
πhttps://www.columbianacountyjfs.org/
Ages: All
Services: Medical, Food Stamps, Financial Assistance
Referral: Apply online or call to request a paper application.
Community Action Agency
π 330-424-5686 East LiverpoolΒ
π https://caaofcc.org/health/caa-east-liverpool-campus-building-2
Ages: All
Services: Dental, Housing, Transportation, Medical
Referral: Self Referral or Professional can refer also
Community Action Agency
π 330-424-7221 Lisbon
π https://caaofcc.org
Ages: All
Services: Dental, Housing, Transportation, Medical
Referral: Self Referral or Professional can refer also
Help Network of Northeast Ohio (2-1-1)
π Dial 211
π helpnetworkneo.org
Services: Housing, food, utilities, crisis, mental health referrals
Referral: 24/7 hotline for anyone in Mahoning Valley region
Mahoning County Department of Job & Family Services
π (330) 884-6939
π jfs.ohio.gov
Programs: PRC cash assistance, food stamps (SNAP), Medicaid
Referral: Apply online or call to request a paper application.
Trumbull County Department of Job & Family Services
π (330) 675-2000
π jfs.ohio.gov
Programs: PRC cash assistance, food stamps (SNAP), Medicaid
Referral: Apply online or call to request a paper application.
Family & Children First Council (FCFC)
π (330) 965-7828
π fcfc.mahoningcountyoh.gov
Services: Team-based wraparound planning for families with complex needs
Referral: Schools or providers can submit referral forms online.
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp (Essential Home Repair)
π (330) 480-0423
π yndc.org
Services: Home safety repairs for qualifying low-income families
Referral: Direct phone intake or apply online
Emergency & Crisis Resources
24/7 Crisis Hotline: (330) 747-2696
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line: Text βHELLOβ to 741741
Help Network (2-1-1): Dial 211 or visit helpnetworkneo.org
Recreation & Sensory-Friendly Activities
Jewish Community Center of Youngstown
π (330) 746-3250
π jccyoungstown.org
Programs: Adaptive swim, inclusive day camp, sensory events
Boardman Library β Sensory Story Time
π (330) 744-8636
π libraryvisit.org
Programs: Inclusive monthly programming for children with sensory sensitivities
Mill Creek MetroParks
π (330) 702-3000
Programs: Nature-based events; accommodations available upon request
Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Events
π (330) 399-8807
π wtcpl.org
Services: Sensory play, crafts, and parent-child activities
Support Groups
The Counseling Center FOCUS Program
π(330) 424-9573 Lisbon
Ages: Youth
Service: one on one support/ case management
Referral: Counselor ReferralΒ
Jewish Family & Community ServicesΒ
π ( 330) 746-7929 ext. 243
π https://www.jewishyoungstown.org/jewish-family-services/survivors-of-suicide-support-group/
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Parent Project
π kguerrieri@mahoningcountyoh.gov
π https://parentproject.com/changing-destructive-adolescent-behavior/
Referral Link -Β Please fill out the information in the name of the child you feel would most benefit from improved caregiver parenting skills. Select βparent educationβ from the drop down menu and utilize the submit function at the bottom of the form to ensure delivery and appropriate assignment to the Courtβs Clinical Services Department and Parent Project Program or print, complete, and return to Karen Guerrieri https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=b18c21be3d&attid=0.5&permmsgid=msg-f:1842822444301194311&th=1993053fd8b09447&view=att&zw&disp=inline
Immigrant & ESL Support
Beatitude House β Immigrant Outreach
π Contact: (330) 792-3644 | Sr. Norma Raupple (330) 744-3147 ext 127
π beatitudehouse.com
ESL classes (Tues & Thurs, 9β11am), tutoring for children (Wed, 3:30β5pm).
Location: 145 N Glenellen Ave, Youngstown
The English Center of Youngstown
π Contact: (330) 743-5767
π englishcenteryoungstown.com
English classes, citizenship prep, free virtual ESL for adults.
Location: 323 Wick Ave, Youngstown
Foster Care & Kinship Supports
Cadence Care β Foster Care
π Contact: (330) 544-8005 | kids@cadencecare.org
π cadencecare.org
Treatment, foster care, youth counseling, case management.
Location: 43 N Main St, Niles
Foster Parent Association of Mahoning County
π Contact: (330) 941-8888
Peer support, educational and cultural awareness for foster parents.
Location: 222 W Federal St, Youngstown
Minaβs Foster Closet
π Contact: (330) 536-9098 | minasfostercloset@gmail.com
Clothing, toys, baby gear, toiletries, furniture for foster/kinship families (proof of placement required).
Location: 11836 South Ave, North Lima
Ohio Kinship Caregivers Connect
π Contact: Angela (203) 466-9821 | angela@kinshipcaregivers.com
π kinshipcaregiversconnect.com
Weekly virtual support groups, legal/mental health/parenting resources.
GRANDS Central Support Group
π Contact: (330) 847-2300
For grandparents raising grandchildren. Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6β8pm at Champion High School.
Location: 5976 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren
Child Safety & Advocacy
Akron Childrenβs Child Advocacy Center (Boardman)
π Contact: (330) 746-9151
π akronchildrens.org
Trauma counseling, forensic & medical evaluations for abused or foster children (Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, Ashtabula counties).
Location: 6505 Market St, Suite 3100, Boardman
Disability & Vocational Supports
Iron & String Life Enhancement (ISLE)/Purple Cat
π Contact: (330) 743-3444 | jillp@goldenstringradio.org
π ironandstring.org
π Β bigpurplecat.com
Day programs, vocational training, residential/respite care for youth & adults with disabilities.
Location: 32 Fifth Ave, Youngstown (multiple sites)
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
π Contact: (330) 797-9980 | (800) 686-5145
π ood.ohio.gov
Assists ages 14+ with employment, independence, disability services, SSI/SSDI.
Location: 242 Federal Plaza W, Suite 403, Youngstown
Family Service Coordination
Mahoning County Family & Children First Council (MCFCFC)
π Contact: (330) 740-2244 ext 6477 | rbasista@mahoningcountyoh.gov
π mahoningcountyoh.gov
Coordinates government services, offers service coordination for families with complex needs.
Location: 300 E Scott St, Youngstown
Ohio Childrenβs Trust Fund β Family Success Network
π Report abuse: 855-OH-CHILD
π octf.ohio.gov
Connects families to parenting education, financial literacy, and support services.
Diversion & Court-Involved Youth
Tobin CenterΒ
π(330) 424-9809
π https://www.mcjas.org/mcjas-facilities/louis-tobin-attention-center
Ages: 12-17 years old
Referral: Court, School, Parent, Judicial
Location: 83663 County Home Rd.Β Lisbon, OHΒ 44432
Meridian Healthcare β TASC Program
π Contact: (330) 797-0070
π meridianhealthcare.net/tasc
For court-referred youth/adults: assessment, case management, relapse prevention, CBT groups, Drug Court, juvenile re-entry.
Location: 64 Ridge Ave, Youngstown
Veteran Youth & Family Supports
Columbiana County Veteranβs Service Council
π(330) 424-7214
πhttps://columbianacountyvets.org
Assists veterans & families with VA claims, financial help, transportation, burial assistance.
Location: 7989 Dickey Dr. Suite 1 Lisbon, OHΒ 44432
Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission
π Contact: (330) 740-2450
π mahoningcountyoh.gov
Assists veterans & families with VA claims, financial help, transportation, burial assistance.
Location: 345 Oak Hill Ave, Suite 100, Youngstown
EMDR and Trauma Therapists
Click the link for location, specialization, and contact information
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/corinne-milentijevic-canfield-oh/1201102
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jacquelyn-chiclowe-canfield-oh/1167306
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jennifer-poling-austintown-oh/1190389
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/rita-vennetti-columbiana-oh/319095