Support Services
Local Help for HIV/AIDS
Ryan White Case Managers
Compass Family & Community Services
(330) 782-5664Contact: a Ryan White case manager
535 Marmion Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44502
Services: Case management for HIV-positive persons in the four-county area regardless of income level; financial assistance for medical care, counseling, housing, nutrition and transportation for HIV-positive persons at or below 300% of the federal poverty level; drug assistance program for HIV-positive persons at or below 500% of the federal poverty level.
Ursuline Sisters HIV/AIDS Ministry
(330) 793-0434Contact: Sr. Kathleen Minchin
4250 Shields Road
Canfield, OH 44406
Services: Guardian Angel Café (congregate meal program), food pantry, Angela’s Place (non-food pantry of household goods and personal products), children’s programming and support services for persons infected or affected by HIV/AIDS; also, available as speakers/for presentations
Comprehensive Care Center
(330) 743-7853 or toll free 1-866-411-4HIV
Contact: Cheryl Streb-Baran or any staff member
345 Oakhill Ave., Entrance F, 4th floor
Youngstown, OH 44502
Services: Comprehensive and confidential HIV primary medical care for children and adults, including dental and women’s health care; free HIV testing; mental health counseling; HIV case management and support services. Services are provided regardless of patient’s insurance status or income.
The Mahoning County Area Task Force on AIDS
(330) 743-3333
Contact: James Huffman, ext. 242 or Estrella Gonzalez, ext 243 (Español)
Services: Financial assistance for persons living with HIV/AIDS
Ohio AIDS Coalition
(800) 226-5554 or www.ohioaidscoalition.org
Services: Education, leadership training, advocacy, and support for persons living with HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Hotlines
CDC National AIDS Hotline: (800) 342-2437
En Español: (800) 344-7432
Deaf & Hearing-Impaired: TTY (800) 243-7889
Ohio AIDS Hotline: 800-332- 2437
Deaf & Hearing-Impaired: TTY 800-332-2889
Youngstown AIDS Hotline: 1-866-411-4HIV
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Services
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)/Youngstown
330-746-4963 24-hour Help Line: 330-747-2696
Contacts: Toni Schildcrout or Sandy Driscoll
Services: All-volunteer support group that meets monthly. Additional support for those in the HIV spectrum and their loved ones.
People of All Colors Together (PACT)/Youngstown
330-534-5904 (mailbox #3)
Services: A gay/lesbian multicultural group working for social justice
The Pride Center of Greater Youngstown
1105 Elm Street
Youngstown, OH 44505
330-74-PRIDE (747-7433) Website
Contacts: Terry Esarco (330) 788-4646 Tom Copeland (330) 793-5154
Services: Wednesday night support group, 7:30-10 p.m.; occasional kaffee klatsches/educational presentations
Northeast Ohio Legal Services
Free legal services and referrals pertaining to topics such as guardianship, disability, simple wills, housing and employment issues.
Mahoning County
(330) 744-3196
(800) 425-8877
Trumbull County
(330) 373-1448
(800) 560-6657
Jefferson County
(740) 283-4781
(800) 283-4781
Columbiana County
(330) 424-3330
