Community Resources Near You
Finding the right support can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating multiple systems at once. This page highlights trusted local organizations and community resources available to families in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties. These resources are shared to help families feel supported, informed, and connected beyond therapy services.
Regional Support & Advocacy
These organizations provide guidance, advocacy, and family-focused support across our local communities.
🧭 Help Network of Northeast Ohio – Special Navigator
The Special Navigator for Families with Special Needs program offers free guidance and referral information to families that have children with special needs. A Parent/Family Specialist assists families and professionals in locating programs, services, and information
🧩 Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by autism in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties. They provide information, referrals, family support, advocacy, and resource development
County Boards & Developmental Disability Services
County Boards offer access to services, coordination, and long-term support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
🏢 Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Provides services such as employment, education, and training to individuals living with developmental disabilities.
🌟 Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Focuses on supporting, empowering, and coordinating services for individuals with developmental disabilities
Early Childhood & Family Support
Early support can make a meaningful difference. These programs focus on young children and family-centered services.
🌈 Easterseals Of Northeast Ohio
Easterseals of Northeast Ohio is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing disability and community services.
👶 Help Me Grow Mahoning County
Ohio’s statewide system for funding and coordinating early intervention services for children 0-3 years of age.
Families don’t navigate this journey alone. These community resources are shared to help support and strengthen families beyond therapy services.
Financial & Practical Assistance
Some families may need extra support to cover medical, equipment, or travel-related costs.
💖 Operation Search and Help
Operation Search & Help assists children in Mahoning County with medical conditions, behavioral health issues, and special needs. They provide financial assistance to help families afford medication, medical equipment, medical supplies, specialized formulas, and transportation assistance to out-of-town medical appointments.
Regional Support & Advocacy
These organizations provide guidance, advocacy, and family-focused support across our local communities.
🌈 Easterseals Of Northeast Ohio
Easterseals of Northeast Ohio is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing disability and community services.
⚾ Mahoning Valley Miracle League (Struthers)
he Miracle League of the Mahoning Valley is a new community-supported baseball league built to welcome children and adults of all abilities. Modeled after The Miracle League of Central Ohio, this volunteer-driven league is led by the Struthers Baseball League with the support of the City of Struthers
⚽ TOPSoccer of the Mahoning Valley
TOPSoccer is a soccer organization dedicated to children and adults with special needs. They organize and host a fall soccer season from August to October, providing an inclusive environment for participants to enjoy the sport.
🌳 The Walnut Grove in Canfield
The Walnut Grove provides a playground where individuals of all abilities can learn through play and enjoy the freedom to interact with their peers. Located in Canfield, Ohio, it offers an inclusive and accessible environment for children and families.
🔬 OH WOW! Children’s Center for Science & Technology (Youngstown)
OH WOW!® The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology is a world-class children’s museum focused on science, technology, engineering, and math, located in downtown Youngstown, Ohio. They offer interactive exhibits and programs designed to engage children in STEM learning.