Lake Erie College announced a partnership with Family Pride of Northeast Ohio to expand in-person mental wellness services to the campus and the greater Painesville community. Family Pride will maintain a regular presence in the Garfield Building on campus, offering professional mental wellness services up to three days per week as needed. These services are available to Lake Erie College students, faculty, staff, and members of the broader community. The partnership reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to supporting mental health, well-being, and access to care by reducing barriers through convenient, accessible services.
Service Access and Provider Mission
Members of the campus community and the public can schedule appointments by calling 440-286-1553, emailing fpadmin@familyprideonline.org, or visiting familyprideonline.org. Family Pride Executive Director Angi Daugherty stated in a release: “We are thrilled to join Lake Erie College in this important initiative. Our team is passionate about supporting individuals at every stage of life, and this partnership allows us to extend that care to college students, faculty, and the broader community. Together, we are building a culture that values mental wellness as a foundation for thriving.”
Family Pride’s mission is to support and inspire the community’s well-being through qualified and engaged staff, providing responsive and flexible behavioral health services to individuals and families ages 3 and above in a variety of settings. More information about on-campus services and scheduling will be shared as the program continues to expand.
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