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YMCA of Greater Cleveland

Y-HAVEN: Transitional Housing and Treatment

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Since 1993, Y-Haven has provided transitional housing, recovery services, treatment for mental illness, educational training, vocational services and permanent housing placement to men who are homeless. Thousands have found sobriety and re-built their lives at Y-Haven. 

Y-HAVEN IS A HAVEN WHERE:
  • Men who are homeless can transition to permanent housing.
  • Men can engage in Intensive Outpatient Treatment for addiction and Continuing Recovery.
  • Women and men addicted to opioids can live in a sober environment and receive support with their recovery.
  • Men and opioid-addicted women leaving prison can find a sober and supportive place to live while they transition back to the community.
  • Women and men can learn a new, marketable skill and find a steady job.

SERVICES
HOUSING SERVICES

All housing services are located at 6001 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, OH 44104
Y-HAVEN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Y-Haven provides transitional housing to homeless men and helps them move from homelessness to permanent housing. Residents are provided with a wide array of support services and all participants are referred by the County Coordinated Intake Office.

RISING HOPE: BILL DENIHAN RECOVERY CENTER
Rising Hope provides recovery housing to women and men who are addicted to opioids. This sober program supports recovery, helps prevent relapse and offers the opportunity to find work, housing and healing. Through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center (on site) Medication Assisted Treatment is offered in the form of naltrexone (Vivitrol). 

OPEN DOOR RE-ENTRY HOUSING
The Open Door program offers sober transitional housing to men who are re-entering the community from prison. The program offers a safe place for residents to work on their recovery and transition back into the community.VETERAN HOUSING & SUPPORT
Y-Haven supports Veterans who are homeless and those referred by the Cuyahoga County Court providing transitional housing, clinical treatment for addiction, and help finding a permanent home.

INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT
Participants in Y-Haven’s transitional housing receive intensive outpatient treatment provided by licensed, professional counselors. Men who have completed intensive outpatient treatment move on to continuing recovery programming.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Through our innovative Green Team program men and women are trained in custodial services and floor care, giving them knowledge and skill to find steady employment. Individuals do not need to live at Y-Haven to participate. More than 90% of graduates find full time work!
Admission Process
Referrals are made by the Coordinated Intake office at 1736 Superior Ave (216-674-7700). Y-Haven screenings for admission are conducted at the 2100 Lakeside Emergency Shelter or other shelter sites. Beds are limited and entry is scheduled in advance.  

Eligible participants must be male, 18 years or older, homeless, have no active warrants or arrests and without having committed the following crimes: arson, kidnapping or sexual offenses. The first 90 days will consist of primary treatment.

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​Intake Information:
Colleen Warnock, Assessment Specialist 
216-431-2018, Ext. 3445
Y-Haven Staff:
Ed Gemerchak, LISW-S
Executive Director

Karen Wukela
Operations Director

Phil Buck, LISW-S
Clinical Director


Shamarah Thomas-Hutchins
Recovery Housing Director

Chris Griffin
YMCA Green Team Vocational Director
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Support for Y-Haven comes from grants from the Federal, City and County government, the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, philanthropic foundations, and individual charitable contributions. Y-Haven is required to match its government grants with private donations. Please support our efforts to help men turn their lives around and donate today. For other donation options please call 216-431-2018

In-Kind Donations
Y-Haven is always seeking donations of the following items:
  • Silverware, dishes, glasses, pots and pans, television converter boxes, small televisions, canned and non-perishable food, coffee pots, microwaves, NEW hygiene items (deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving cream, soap, etc.), newly cleaned interview clothing (suits, ties, dress shirts and slacks, khakis, etc.)
Quality of Care and the Rights of Clients
The YMCA of Greater Cleveland's (dba Y-Haven) standards of client care meet or exceed Federal and State laws, and regulations, respective clinical practice guidelines, professional standards and accrediting body standards.
The staff is responsible to respect and preserve the rights of those who come for service. The standards for privacy are drawn from several sources including Division of Mentwal Health 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA and the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Y-Haven is committed to maintaining or surpassing industry standards for protection of client information.
Y-Haven is accredited by CARF International and is licensed by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

LOCATIONS

Parker Hannifin Downtown
French Creek (Avon)
Garrettsville
Geauga (Chardon)
Hillcrest (Lyndhurst)
Lakewood
North Royalton
Vermilion
Warrensville Heights
West Park-Fairview
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West Shore (Westlake)

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