HEALTHY COMMUNITIES HEALTHY  YOUTH COPLEY-FAIRLAWN

330-664-4975     P.O. BOX 4452     COPLEY, OH  44321     

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OUR MISSION
To motivate and equip members of the Copley-Fairlawn community to join together in raising competent, caring and responsible children and adolescents by nurturing Character Traits and utilizing Search Institute's framework of Developmental Assets.

Information on the services listed is provided as a reference only and not as an endorsement.
Anything underlined on this page is linked to a website.


IN THIS SECTION YOU WILL FIND INFORMATION ON:

COPLEY SCHOOLS GUIDANCE
DEPARTMENT STAFF

CONTACTS FOR COPLEY AND FAIRLAWN
POLICE DEPARTMENTS

EMERGENCY HOTLINES

LOCAL COUNSELING SERVICES

LOCAL ALCOHOL/DRUG COUNSELING
AND SUPPORT GROUPS

LOCAL YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS

WEB-BASED RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

WEB-BASED RESOURCES FOR TEENS



         LOCAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES   

The PARENT RESOURCE CENTER located in the Media Center at Copley-Fairlawn Middle School is a private room filled with a wide variety of materials for reading, viewing or listening.  A computer is also available for web research.  330-664-4940.

COMPUTERS AGAIN provides affordable technology education, tools and services to those deserving organizations and people that need them. Low cost computers ($75) are available to families meeting income/residency guidelines.  www.neocx.org to apply or call 330-265-8788.  

COPLEY-FAIRLAWN SCHOOLS GUIDANCE STAFF
Mrs. Pamela Long-Rice Arrowhead/Herberich 330-664-4887 pamela.long-rice@copley-fairlawn.org
Mrs. Patricia Sheppard Fort Island/Herberich 330-664-4994 patricia.sheppard@copley-fairlawn.org
Mr. Robert Cowie CFMS 5th/6th 330-664-4908 bob.cowie@copley-fairlawn.org
Mrs. Deborah Good CFMS  7th/8th 330-664-4877 debbie.good@copley-fairlawn.org
Mrs. Stephanie Barnes CHS (Last names A-G) 330-664-4827 stephanie.barnes@copley-fairlawn.org
Mrs. Toni Ehrman CHS (Last Names H-K) 330-664-4827 toni.ehrman@copley-fairlawn.org
Mr. Chuck Hendricks CHS (Last Names L-O) 330-664-4827 chuck.hendricks@copley-fairlawn.org
Mrs. Corrine Magensky CHS (Last Names P-Z) 330-664-4827 corinne.magensky@copley-fairlawn.org

LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS
Lt. Luke Marchmon
Juvenile Officer
Copley Police Department 330-670-2708 lmarchmon@copley.oh.us                   
Sgt.. Jack Simone
D.A.R.E. Officer
Copley Police Department 330-670-2714 jsimone@copley.oh.us
Ptl. Steve Zagar
D.A.R.E. Officer
Fairlawn Police Department 330-670-4330 zagars@ci.fairlawn.oh.us
Marcie Mason, LSW
Youth Worker
Copley Police Department
Bath Police Department
330-670-2717
330-294-2174
mmason@copley.oh.us
mmason@bathtownship.org
Ptl. Michael Zorena
Juvenile Officer
Bath Police Department 330-666-3736 mzorena@bathtownship.org

EMERGENCY SERVICES   
CHILD GUIDANCE AND FAMILY SOLUTIONS
24 hour crisis phone line


                330-762-0591                   

PSYCHIATRIC INTAKE RESPONSE CENTER (PIRC)
mental health services clearinghouse/24 hour crisis phone line
(7 AM Mondays through 7 AM Saturdays)
Akron Childrens Hospital in cooperation with many agencies

330-543-7472
866-443-7274

SAFE LANDING
emergency shelter for troubled youth

330-253-7632 boys
330-784-7200 girls

SUMMIT COUNTY CHILDRENS SERVICES
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline

330-379-9094 business line
330-434-KIDS (5437) hotline

COPLEY OUTREACH CENTER
food/medical/housing emergencies

330-665-3335

RAPE CRISIS CENTER OF MEDINA AND SUMMIT COUNTIES 
Rape Crisis Hotline     

330-434-7273
1-807-906-7273 toll free

SAFE SCHOOL HELPLINE

1-800-418-6423  EXT. 359

CHILDREN WHO WITNESS VIOLENCE PROGRAM 
a collaborative program of Akron Children's Hospital

330-374-0740 EXT. 42
during business hours
330-376-0040 after business hours


COUNSELING SERVICES
AVENUES OF COUNSELING AND MEDIATION
"Express Yourself”-teaching teens emotional management


                330-723-7977               

 
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

330-762-7481

CHILD GUIDANCE/FAMILY SOLUTIONS
“Project Excel” group for teens & parents to eliminate negative behaviors
“Stay Involved” connects youth with positive supports & activities (FREE)
"Parent Project "parenting education

     330-762-0591      
          330-753-1096           
330-762-2557

EMERGE MINISTRIES

330-873-3439

GREENLEAF FAMILY CENTER 
Parenting classes, anger management group
"Families In Action" separate Parent and Teen Groups meet at same time 
"Teens On Task" (FREE) for youth and parents

330-376-9494
330-376-9494 ext. 241

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES

330-867-3388

MINORITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP    

330-374-1199

PACKARD INSTITUTE FOR THE HEALING ARTS

330-762-HELP

UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling

330-972-6822


ALCOHOL/DRUG COUNSELING
Urine drug screen are available at  Copley
Police Department  $5.00  please call ahead

             330-670-2717               

AKRON HEALTH DEPARTMENT

330-375-2984

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

330-434-4141

SOLUTIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC.  MEDINA AND WADSWORTH

1-888-425-4258

EDWIN SHAW – SPRINGFIELD

330-784-1271

NEW DIRECTIONS – PEPPER PIKE

1-800-750-6709

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Akron area AA meeting list 
Saturday night Young People's Meeting 10pm
at Fairlawn United Church of Christ, 2095 W. Market Street, Akron

330-253-8181

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
www.na.org

1-888-438-4673

AL-ANON AND ALATEEN
for adults and young people who have family or friends
who have abused alcohol or drugs     

330-253-4000

FAMILIES ANONYMOUS
for relatives/friends of those who have a family member
who has abused alcohol or drugs or have behavioral problems
Local (Copley) contact

1-800-736-9805


330-666-3421

HELMUTH PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES
3200 West Market Street

330-873-9866


GENERAL INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT OF ADOLESCENT SERVICES   
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON        

         330-543-8336           

INFO LINE 

330-376-6660


LOCAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR TROUBLED YOUTH
JUVENILE FIRESTOPPERS PROGRAM  (FREE)
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON             
                 330-543-8813
CUYAHOGA FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT  ($10.00)
SATURDAY CLASSES ON ALCOHOL/DRUGS, THEFT,
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, TOBACCO
                   330-971-8335    

LOCAL YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS
         

CFMS Ham Radio Club
Copley-Fairlawn Athletic Association
Copley-Fairlawn Youth Football
Copley Fire Department Explorer Post
Copley High School Clubs  http://www.copley-fairlawn.org/CHS/Clubs/ClubsMain.htm
Boy Scouts
Explorer Posts in Summit County 
Girl Scouts
Young Life Copley 
City of Fairlawn Parks and Recreation Department
Young Marines (Akron area)  http://www.chestypulleryoungmarines.com


            WEB BASED RESOURCES            

WEBSITES FOR TEENS



ABOVE THE INFLUENCE
www.abovetheinfluence.com



www.freevibe.com



www.teens.drugabuse.gov


a one-stop resource for information on substance abuse, sexual and mental health issues.
www.intheknowzone.com


www.drugfree.org/Teen



the young teen's place for info on alcohol
www.thecoolspot.gov


www.teenrelationships.org


www.safeyouth.org


SAFETY TIPS FOR USERS
www.collect.myspace.com/misc/
safetytips.html?z=1


www.isafe.org


www.wiredkids.org



WEBSITES FOR PARENTS



Independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.
www.search-institute.org

CATALOGwww.search-institute.org/catalog/customer/home.php




is a site that provides research, information and teaching tools to help young people build character.
 
www.charactercounts.org





serves as a regional, state, and national resource in character education.

www.cortland.edu/character/index.asp



CHARACTER TRAITS INFORMATION

www.cfmsindians.org/guidance.html




SUMMIT COUNTY SHERIFF
Search for sex offenders/child predators
http://www.co.summit.oh.us/sheriff




Locate registered sex offenders
in your neighborhood 
http://www.familywatchdog.us



The Nation's Resource Center
for Child Protection
1-800-THE-LOST
www.missingkids.com


The worldwide leader in
internet safety education

www.isafe.org


The world's largest
online safety and help group

www.wiredsafety.org



Safety tips for parents of users
www1.myspace.com/misc/tipsForParents.html







www.aacap.org



focuses on the special needs of parents who are struggling with an adolescent, particularly those parents who have teenagers who are at high risk for behavioral, emotional, and academic problems that can affect their ability to succeed in school.
www.4troubledteens.com

    Talk    
       With Your Kids        




www.talkingwithkids.org

TROUBLED TEEN 101
is presented for parents in need of teen help.  We offer information on teen issues, problems and behavior disorders.  We give recommendations on programs for troubled teens, boarding schools, and other teen boot camp alternatives for teen help.  We also provide details on various types of programs for teens including military schools, boot camps and wilderness programs.
www.troubledteen.com


Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies os a statewide assosication of private, not-for profit, for-profit and public agencies that provide a wide array of services to children and families in crisis across the state.
www.oacca.org








www.theantidrug.com



FAMILY GUIDE TO KEEPING
YOUTH MENTALLY HEALTHY
AND DRUG FREE


www.family.samhsa.gov





www.drugfree.org





OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY



www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov


INFORMATION FROM DISTRICT C.A.R.E. (CHEMICAL ABUSE REDUCED THROUGH EDUCATION) COORDINATOR

www.copley-fairlawn.org/C.A.R.E..htm

PARENT-YOUTH SAFE DRIVING CONTRACT

www.ipromiseprogram.com

where millions of parents find school solutions, homework help, parenting tips, and expert advice.




www.familyeducation.com



CONNECT FOR KIDS
helps adults make their communities better places for families and children. The site focuses on encouraging adults to get involved in their schools and communities.
www.connectforkids.org

the resource for busy, caring parents like yourself who want information you can trust about raising responsible children and teens.




www.mvparents.com


Finally, a newsletter. written just for parents of girls...



www.daughters.com


Informing, Inspiring and Uniting Parents and Parents to Be


www.iparentingmedia.com


DR. RAY GUARENDI
My aim is to help you raise great kids. It is to bolster your self-confidence as a parent, and to put authority into your hands, where it belongs.
 www.drray.com

You Gotta Love Parents


www.yougottaloveparents.org

Teenagers
Today





www.teenagerstoday.com




Welcome to the Positive Parenting with a Plan (F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules) website!
www.family-rules.com