Opportunity House is one of the first programs providing Supportive Housing for the male segment of this population in Cuyahoga County. It targets 18-24 year old homeless youth with a diagnosed disability who have "aged out" of foster care or found themselves alone without a place to live.

Opportunity House is a former Catholic Diocese convent on the property of SS Peter and Paul Parish in Garfield Heights, Ohio.

Using age-appropriate programming, the Opportunity House experience effectively addresses the issues typically faced by homeless youth.

Program services include:

• weekly on-site case management generally focusing on:
  • Educational Referral
  • Employment Services
  • Life Skills Training
  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Training
  • Mental Health Services
  • Health Services
  • Legal Services
  • Transportation
• The creation/implementation of an Individual Service Plan that facilitates goal achievement
• Bi-weekly psycho-educational groups
• Subsidized rent calculated at 30% of resident income (including utilities)

Opportunity  House offers:

• 11 one bedroom furnished suites with private baths and kitchens
• On-site Resident Assistants
• First and Second Floor Lounges
• Hub Activity/Learning Center
• Two Fully equipped laundry facilities

Opportunity House  
4740 Turney Rd
Garfield Heights OH  44125
216-862-1577