Connections: Health.Wellness.Advocacy

Call us: 216-831-6466
TTY: 216-766-6088
Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 5pm
After-hours answering service 216-765-2235

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Serving northeast Ohio since 1969

Congratulations Harry Boomer !

Connections is very pleased to congratulate Harry Boomer on his induction into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Harry is a long standing member of our Board of Directors and has 35-plus years in broadcasting.

Connections Helps Train Police Officers

Connections staff recently helped train members of the Cleveland Police Department and Highland Heights Police Department. This training will help officers increase their awareness and sensitivity when interacting with individuals who have mental illness.

New Name

North East Ohio Health Services has changed its name to Connections: Health • Wellness • Advocacy. The name change became effective on June 1, 2007. "Our new name reflects the agency's focus on health, wellness and advocacy" said Dr. Roknedin Safavi, CEO.

Commercials

Connections is featured in two commercials currently airing on television and radio. Check them out below.

Welcome

Welcome to Connections: Health • Wellness • Advocacy {formerly North East Ohio Health Services}. Connections is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in northeast Ohio. We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, and advocating on behalf of clients and their families. Annually, Connections provides care for more than four thousand individuals. Our staff of 200 employees includes psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed social workers, psychologists, and counselors. Connections provides services for children, adults, and families at one of our five locations in Cuyahoga County.

Our Mission:

Connections: Health • Wellness • Advocacy is committed, in a spirit of partnership, to enhancing individual and community health through the delivery of a comprehensive, cost effective, integrated system of behavioral health care that promotes, in a culturally competent manner, wellness, healing and quality of life.

Our Services

Connections is one of the largest mental health services provider in Cuyahoga County. We offer more than a dozen different services including some which are very unique. Two of those unique programs are the Drivers Alternative Program and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program.

The Drivers Alternative Program is a 72-hour residential training program that is an alternative for driving offenders. Our program is accepted by local city and county courts.

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program provides mental health and chemical dependency services to children, adults, and families using their preferred method of communication including American Sign Language. Nationally, only a handful of professionals possess the training and qualifications to provide these specialized services. Connections is very please to be able to offer these services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Giving

Connections is recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. We are able to provide programs and services because of the generous financial support of individuals, businesses, and foundations. You can help. Please contact Mindi Axner to learn more about Connections and how your donation will make a difference. 216-831-6466 ext. 265.

Grant From RMHC

Connections is very happy to announce that Ronald McDonald House Charities has donated $4,000 to our children's program. It is because of organizations like RMHC that we are able to provide quality services to our clients. Thanks RMHC!

Listen to a mental health 'moment' brought to you by the staff of Connections and currently airing on WNWV 107.3
Dr. Jonathan Sirkin talks about ranges of behavior in children and adolescents.		Dr. Gretchen Gardner discusses holiday stress.

Dr. Miriam Rosenthal discusses women's mental and physical health.		J. Toth talks about changes in a child's behavior that may signal the need for help.