Providence House

Confidential, temporary shelter for children (birth to 5 years old) who are at risk of becoming victims of violence or neglect.

Of those served:
60% of children were at risk for abuse/neglect
48% of families were homeless

• One in three children had a caregiver with a medical crisis
• One in ten children had a caregiver affected by a mental health crisis
• One in 11 children was a witness to domestic violence

Our results: 99% of the families served are reunited with 86% of those families complying with the full range of services. 

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Providence House, Inc.
216-651-5982
2037 W. 32 Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

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Lakeside 2100

On January 1, 2005 Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry began administering the men's shelter at 2100 Lakeside Avenue in Cleveland. The shelter serves up to 350 men per night with an additional 30-60 beds available as needed at partner provider overflow sites.

The staff offers hope while providing tangible services for men in transition and in crisis. Six communities within the shelter address men's individual journeys, providing appropriate supports along the way: Entry, Decision, Transformation, Work, Partnership, Service.

Emergency Shelter for Men

1. Serves 350 men on a given night
2. Length of stay in emergency shelter program: one night to 4 months
3. Services:
   • Provides for basic needs: meals, bed, shower, laundry
   • Provides for veterans, mental health & drug/alcohol assessment and referral
   • Provides case management to assist clients in developing domestic skills, higher education, job readiness/training, D/A recovery, emotional stability
   • Provides & facilitates referrals to transitional housing, treatment, permanent housing

Michael Sering, Director
Carol Fredrich,
Executive Director
cfredrich@lutheranmetro.org

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Laura's Home

Emergency Shelter for Women & children

1. Serves up to 30 women & their children
2. Length of stay in emergency shelter: from one night to two months depending on needs of client; extended stays are available to families seeking more assistance
3. Services:
   • Provides for basic needs: meals, bed, shower, laundry
   • Provides for mental health & drug/alcohol assessment and referral
   • Provides & facilitates referrals to transitional housing, treatment, mental health residential programs, return to family

Pam Glicker,
Director Phone 216-472-5500
Fax 216-472-5501
pglicker@thecitymission.org

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