Program Spotlight: Integrated Care Clinic

“Those in the public who have privilege should use it in the service of those without such privilege, and support community leaders and social policies that will address social determinants of mental health.” - FrontLine Service Clinic Team

Donivan was in his late 20s and had hit a wall when it came to dealing with his symptoms of mental illness while also trying to find his path out of homelessness. Because of his circumstances and the nature of his symptoms, Donivan was experiencing many obstacles to initiating or maintaining treatment but wanted to find ways of bringing his symptoms to a more manageable level and establishing a more stable, secure, and improved quality of life. This turning point eventually brought him through the doors of FrontLine Service’s Integrated Care Clinic for the first time.

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What's New: Resiliency Training Services

When people are in crisis, someone must answer the call. But what happens when those who do the challenging work of responding to those in crisis and helping those who’ve experienced trauma begin to burn out and feel on the verge of crisis themselves? FrontLine Service now offers Resiliency Trainings for those in the emergency response and helping professions, lead by the combined expertise of intra-agency celebrity, Kim Kiley, and superstar FrontLine collaborator, Guy-Vincent.

What's NewBruce WaltonAugust 9, 2024resiliency, mental health, Kim Kiley, social service, community

Program Spotlight: Art Workshops

On a bright but frigid Thursday afternoon, residents at Harper’s Pointe, a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) site, gather in the community room to begin their monthly art workshop. Art instructor and local professional artist, Guy Vincent, introduces the activity of decorating small paper craft boxes, offering coloring supplies, old magazines, glue, and scissors to decorate the boxes however they like.

988 Chat/Text staff increased to meet needs of youth

FrontLine Service has increased staffing for crisis chat and text services to respond to the growing number of individuals reaching out for help through messaging, especially adolescents and young adults.

FrontLine’s Crisis team provides 24/7/365 support to people experiencing suicidal ideation, emotional distress, substance use challenges, or a mental health crisis.

Program Spotlight: PATH

How do you find someone who needs help but has no address or consistent phone number and experiences severe symptoms of mental illness?

Randy, who had been unhoused for seven years, usually stayed at Public Square or by the tracks near West 25th Street. He was often nonverbal, he moved frequently, and he experienced hallucinations, delusions, depression, and mania.

Three Takeaways from the Inaugural Year of 988

A year ago this month, the U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration launched the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to ensure that everyone in the U.S. has access to services like FrontLine’s Crisis Call Center—simply by dialing 9-8-8.

On its one-year anniversary, here are 3 takeaways from the inaugural year of 988 in Cuyahoga County:

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