Resources
NOWSA offers referrals to a number of local organizations and webpages to assist athletes, coaches, parents and community leaders. Use the dropdown menus below to find links to relevant resources.
Mental Health
-Alliance for Social Workers in Sport
-Circle Health Services - The Centers for Families and Children (formerly The Free Clinic of Greater Cleveland)
For appointments: 216-325-WELL
-Community Support Services (Summit County)
For immediate help: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
For immediate help: 24/7 CRISIS HOTLINE 216.623.6888
-National Alliance on Mental Illness
-Neighborhood Family Practice - Community Health Centers
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1.855.NFP.MED1 (1.855.637.6331)
-Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
For immediate help: 1-800-273-8255
-The Lake County Crisis Hotline at: 440-953-8255
Lake County ADAMHS BOARD’S COMPASS LINE
(440) 918-2000 or (440) 350-2000
Legal Services
-The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service can provide you with a referral to an experienced and qualified lawyer in Northeast Ohio. After a confidential intake interview, you will receive a referral to an attorney and/or additional resources. The referral and initial consultation are free. Fee arrangements will be determined between you and the attorney. Call the Lawyer Referral Service Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm at 216-696-3532 or find a referral online anytime at www.clemetrobar.org/LRS
If you are unable to reach the Lawyer Referral Service, please contact Katie Donovan Onders at konders@clemetrobar.org
-What is Title IX? (K-12 and College Setting)
coaching
-"Coaching Through a Gender Lens: Maximizing Girls' Play and Potential" (Women's Sports Foundation)
-"Ally Guide for Coaches" (Athlete Ally)
LGBTQIA+
-"Five ways to have an LGBTQ-inclusive athletics department" (NCAA)
-"Ally Guide for Coaches" (Athlete Ally)
-"10 Policies for LGBTQ Inclusion" (Athlete Ally)
-Amplio Fitness- Cleveland-based business whose goal is to empower individuals no matter their race, beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or physical abilities.