PLAN of
Northeast Ohio

Whether you’re just starting your mental health journey or have been on it for a while, PLAN welcomes members from all walks of life with over 80 hours of monthly programming that offers a supportive community and various activities to promote well-being. As a holistic recovery program, PLAN empowers individuals to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives despite their mental health challenges.

Social Support

PLAN creates a supportive community where individuals can connect with others who understand their experiences, share resources, and build meaningful relationships.  Social activities include restaurant and shopping outings, outdoor activities, virtual groups, and special event evenings like game nights, music trivia, karaoke, etc.

Community Integration

PLAN provides many opportunities for members to participate in community activities, volunteer work, and social events to promote a sense of belonging and inclusion.

Creative Expression

Members are encouraged to participate in creative outlets such as art therapy, music therapy, drama therapy, and other expressive arts modalities to promote self-expression, self-discovery, and emotional healing. An annual client art exhibit and performance program recognizes the creative talents of members.

Skills Development

The variety of PLAN activities provide opportunities to develop practical skills for daily living, employment, and personal growth. 

Physical and Behavioral Health

Recognizing the connection between physical and mental health, PLAN includes activities and resources to promote physical well-being, such as ZUMBA exercise, nutrition education, and access to healthcare services through Alyson’s Place Medical Clinic PLAN members also have access to behavioral health professionals who offer counseling, support, education, and referrals to other organizations when needed.

Family and Caregiver Support

Recognizing the important role of family members and caregivers, PLAN works with family members and caregivers to develop a lifelong plan. This ensures that individuals continue to receive the right support even when their loved ones can no longer provide it. Members and families have access to JFSA’s Family Advocacy Services which provides lifetime planning, education, and referral to government or medical resources.

Carol and Marv Lader Journeys Program

Journeys is a membership-based weekend social program for young adults ages 18 and older with Autism spectrum disorder or other cognitive disorders. The program is designed to help young adults meet new people and make lasting friendships in the community, gain self-confidence and reduce anxiety, and become more independent.

Social activities include bowling, sporting events, lunch club, indoor/outdoor activities, trips to museums, and nature walks. To enjoy a meaningful experience as a Journeys member, individuals should be able to stay with a group in the community without needing reminders, conduct themselves in an appropriate manner without behaviors that are unusually disruptive or loud, and feel comfortable in a group with up to eight members supervised by one staff member.