The agencies listed below offer a wide range of peer-led, self-help, and recovery support services designed to empower individuals living with mental health conditions or substance use disorders. These services may include peer mentoring, recovery coaching, support groups, wellness activities, and community-based resources that promote healing, resilience, and long-term recovery. Each agency is committed to fostering hope and connection through lived experience and compassionate support.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo
A ministry of outreach rooted in the dignity of the human person. Serves individuals and families in need, advocates for just social structures, and urges the Church and all people of good will to work toward the common good. To enable people to see themselves as worthwhile human beings, we:
- Advocate for the underserved and those with no voice
- Partner with them in their life transformation journey
- Promote life and preserve dignity
- Provide basic needs and stability to individuals and families of any faith
Erie Shore Network
Erie Shores Network offers a variety of recovery support services, primarily focused on peer support for individuals dealing with mental health issues.
- Peer Support: A peer-run mental health agency, meaning that the support is provided by individuals who have personal experience with mental health challenges. This peer support can be incredibly valuable as it comes from those who truly understand the journey.
- Socialization and Education: Help members build social connections and gain knowledge about mental health and recovery.
- Therapy Dog Program: With the help of their therapy dog Luna, ESN provides comfort and support to members, helping reduce anxiety, stress, and depression.
Sandusky Artisan’s Recovery Community Center
Sandusky Artisan’s Recovery Community Center offers a variety of recovery support programs, all designed to help individuals dealing with substance use and mental health disorders
- Peer Recovery Support: A peer-driven support group, provided by individuals who have personal experience with recovery.
- Art Programs with creative activities such as art, photography, and mask-making classes, which can be therapeutic and help in expressing emotions.
- Yoga and Meditation: Which help to reduce stress, while also promoting mental well-being.