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The Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board of Erie County contracts with the following providers for the provision of mental health and/or alcohol and other drug prevention, treatment and recovery support services:

EMERGENCY SERVICES

24 hour access to emergency services for people facing a mental health, drug or alcohol related crisis is provided through Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services through the Hotline at 1-800-826-1306.

Mental Health and Alcohol/Drug Treatment

As contract providers of the local public behavioral healthcare system, payment assistance is offered on a sliding schedule based on household income, number of dependents and other factors. This is possible in large part due to the availability of local funds and the communities’ support of tax levies.

The agencies listed below provide treatment services to children, adolescents and adults experiencing serious emotional disturbances or mental illness and/or addiction to alcohol or other drugs.

THE ERIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

& ERIE COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
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420 Superior Street

Sandusky, Ohio 44870

(419) 626-5623

The Erie County Health Department and Erie County Community Health Center provide a broad spectrum of behavioral health and integrated services including:

inpatient withdrawal management
mental health counseling
inpatient and outpatient treatment
medication assisted treatment (MAT)
recovery housing
naloxone (NARCAN®) distribution
adolescent school-based counseling and prevention services
primary healthcare services
women’s healthcare and prenatal services
pediatric services
dental care.

BAYSHORE COUNSELING SERVICES

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1634 Sycamore Line
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
419.626.9156

Bayshore provides a full range of alcohol/drug outpatient treatment services for adults as well as general outpatient services for children and adolescents. Mental Health services are available for children, adolescents and adults experiencing mental health problems.

Prevention Services Also Available:

Community presentations on a variety of mental health and alcohol/drug topics
Training on alcohol/drug issues to enhance the ability of social service providers and the community to provide prevention services
Parenting classes and skills development for positive family management
School-based prevention services, including bullying and violence prevention programs

FIRELANDS COUNSELING & RECOVERY SERVICES
Website

1925 Hayes Avenue; Sandusky, Ohio 44870
419-557-5177 (Phone Number)
800-342-1177 Ext. 5177 (Toll Free Number)

Firelands provides a complete range of general outpatient and inpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults, as well as specialized programming for those with serious and persistent mental illness. In addition, Firelands offers a continuum of treatment services for adults, adolescents and their families to help establish and maintain abstinence from alcohol and other drugs.

Prevention Services Also Available:

Community presentations and workshops on a variety of mental health and alcohol/drug topics
School-based prevention services addressing a range of mental health and alcohol/drug topics
Parenting programs to increase education, teach strategies, and develop skills for positive family management
Critical Incident Debriefing Services to assist community agencies, organizations and other service providers in coping with a trauma event
Consultation and Education Services to area professionals and organizations

Consumer/Client Peer and Recovery Support Services

The agencies listed below provide a variety of peer, self-help and Recovery support services to persons with mental illness or substance use disorders.

ERIE SHORE NETWORK
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326 East Market Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
419.626.2006

Erie Shore Network is a non-profit organization that provides peer support and advocacy service for adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in Erie and Ottawa Counties with the primary purpose to promote a positive change in the local mental health system and the State of Ohio, via shift of emphasis and responsibility to consumers. The agency promotes a sense of dignity to its members by recognizing the uniqueness of all human beings and strives to create, strengthen, and reinforce the mental health of its members through community actions and contributions toward the strengthening and betterment of society.

SANDUSKY ARTISANS RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER
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138 East Market Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
419.621.9377

Sandusky Artisans provides a range of Recovery support, peer and self-help services to persons suffering from substance use disorders and mental illness. The agency hosts many 12-step and other meetings including AA, CA, NA, CoDA, Al-a-Non, Al-a-Teen, and the Family-to-Family program. A variety of art classes are also available for children and adults of Erie and Ottawa Counties, including classes specifically for adults with Serious Mental Illness. Additional programming includes services to youth in the Juvenile Community Correction Facility, services to persons on parole transitioning back into the community, and Camp Recovery.

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF GREATER OHIO
Website

1843 Superior Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
419.626.6505

Volunteers of America provides housing to the homeless, elderly and disabled; support services to individuals and families; and programming to assist ex-offenders in returning to the community. Through the contract with the Board, Volunteers of America coordinates and/or directly delivers housing and residential services and support to adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) in Erie and Ottawa Counties. Serenity III, a Sober Living Recovery Home for men, is also available. Referrals for housing assistance are only accepted from Board providers in conjunction with the Clinical Oversight Committee.