OhioGuidestone is a brand that provides comprehensive behavioral health services and care coordination for children and youth with complex behavioral needs. Operating as the OhioRISE Care Coordinator for Western Cuyahoga County, OhioGuidestone offers specialized Medicaid managed care programs to support children who require help from multiple community systems, including schools, mental health organizations, child protection, and more. Their mission is to bring care closer to home and make it more accessible and manageable for children, youth, and their families.

By providing care in familiar communities and surroundings, OhioGuidestone aims to eliminate the need for children to travel across state lines or be placed in secured facilities. Offering a wide range of services, OhioGuidestone supports over 2,000 individuals by delivering specialized behavioral healthcare closer to home. Eligibility requirements include being aged 0-20, eligible for Ohio Medicaid, and demonstrating significant behavioral health treatment needs through the Ohio Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment.

If you or someone you know could benefit from OhioRISE services, contact OhioGuidestone at 1. 866. 502.

RISE (1. 866. 502.

7473) to determine eligibility and start receiving the necessary care. Employment opportunities are also available for those interested in joining the OhioRISE team. Reach out to OhioGuidestone for more information