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IN THIS SECTION YOU WILL FIND INFORMATION ON:

	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	s tephanie.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