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
Website
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
Website
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.