JFSA’s Ascentia division provides comprehensive, integrated services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and serious mental illness.

JFSA is a CARF accredited agency, is certified with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and is licensed by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

	Community-based, supportive services to adults with serious mental illness and their families.
	JFSA Ascentia's Work and Recreation Services helps individuals with disabilities find supportive and competitive employment and enjoy social and recreational activities.
	Residential housing for individuals with mental and or intellectual disabilities in Eastern Cuyahoga and Geauga Counties.
	Treatment for psychiatric illnesses, nursing and counseling. Early identification and intervention treatment for individuals with schizophrenia.
	JFSA Ascentia's Family Advocacy and Support is a unique program designed to assist those we serve and their families to navigate the mental health and developmental disabilities systems.
	YouthAbility empowers youth with disabilities and at-risk youth with meaningful volunteer experiences in our communities.
	Common questions and answers about intellectual and developmental disabilities.
	Facts about mental health recovery.

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