Shelter Care
Last updated on May 20, 2021
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Federal Grants
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Other State Funds
  • State mental health agency
  • State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact Info

587 Seiberling Street
Akron, OH - 44306

T (330) 784-7200

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Community Mental Health Center

Shelter Care is a certified Community Mental Health Center and therefore operates through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance.

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Shelter Care receives funding from either the county or another local government. This means that mental health services for local residents might be offered for free or at a reduced rate. Call to find out.

Community Services Block Grant

The US Department of Health and Human Services offers funds in the form of Community Services Block Grants to all states. The purpose of these funds is to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families find work, access education, obtain housing, and improve their health. Shelter Care is a recipient of this grant. You may qualify for assistance provided you meet low-income eligibility requirements but you must apply by contacting the following office:

Office of Community Assistance
Randall Hunt ( Deputy Chief )
77 South High Street
Columbus, OH - 43215
Phone: 614-644-6846
Fax: 614-728-6832
Randall.Hunt@development.ohio.gov
http://development.ohio.gov/
Office of Community Assistance - Ohio Department of Development
Megan Meadows ( Assistant Deputy Chief )
77 South High Street
Columbus, OH - 43215
Phone: 614-728-0961
Megan.Meadows@development.ohio.gov
http://development.ohio.gov/

Federal Grants

Shelter Care receives federal grants destined for mental health services. This means that Shelter Care either recieved money to obtain certification or training for its employees or it has recieved money to offer services such as suicide prevention, telehealth programs, or other behavioral initiatives.

Community Mental Health Center

Community Mental Health Centers operate through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance. Shelter Care is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

Other State funds

Shelter Care recieves funding from the state of Ohio other than traditional funding like Medicare, Medicaid, or Community Services Block grants. This means that it likely that these subsidies will translate to affordable or free mental health services to you. Call Shelter Care to find out.

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Shelter Care Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.

State welfare or child and family services funds

Shelter Care recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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Office Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed