Medical Crisis

As a single parent of an infant, Sabrina needed a safe, enriching environment for her daughter, Lindsey, as she received inpatient treatment for a mental health crisis. Sabrina found Providence House and chose to have Lindsey stay with us so she could focus on her treatment.

During her time in our Crisis Nursery, Lindsey participated in fun holiday activities with our Childcare Providers and engaging on-site children’s programs like music classes provided by Beck Center for the Arts. She met Santa during his annual visit to the House and reached exciting milestones during her stay, such as sitting up with less support and lifting her body on all fours in preparation for crawling!

While Lindsey’s mom, Sabrina, was in treatment, she engaged in case management and parent education services with our Social Workers, who connected her with additional mental health resources and workforce development programming.

We made sure Lindsay and Sabrina could celebrate Christmas together and spend some time in our private family rooms at Providence House. We provided gifts, gift cards for food, and bus passes so they could have a special holiday.

Shortly after Christmas, Lindsey was reunited with her mom, who was able to increase stability for their future by working with Providence House!

Single mom, Beverly, needed to undergo an inpatient medical observation so she could begin treatment for Narcolepsy, but did not have anyone to care for her 3-year-old daughter Raya while she was in the hospital. She trusted Providence House to care for Raya in the loving environment of our Crisis Nursery.

During her time with us, Raya enjoyed playing outside on our playground, stacking blocks, and working on art projects – all while enhancing her gross and fine motor skills!

Thanks to the support of Providence House, Beverly was able to get the medical care she needed to prioritize her health and enhance stability for her and Raya’s future.

Beverly reunited with Raya after her hospital stay and shared that Raya felt very loved and well taken care of by our Childcare Team!

Roberto came to Providence House after being hospitalized for lead exposure. For toddlers like Roberto, lead exposure can be harmful to their growth, behavior, and ability to learn.

While staying with us at Providence House, Roberto enjoyed interacting with the other children, going on field trips, and engaging in imaginative play! And he received the care he needed in a safe, lead-free environment.

By bringing Roberto to Providence House, his grandmother, Jean, was able to work with the Lead Clinic at MetroHealth Medical Center, and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health to ensure the lead abatement of their home was completed.

When Roberto was ready to go home, his lead level had decreased by nearly 90%!

Despite all of his obstacles, Roberto continued to be bright, happy, and playful, and we were so glad to support him and his family!

Cameron stayed at Providence House in our Pediatric Crisis Nursery, where he received loving care, all of his medications, specific formula, and breast milk. Diamond maintained Cameron’s medical care by taking him to medical appointments during the six weeks he was at Providence House. She and Cameron’s father visited him in person and virtually through Zoom.

During that time, Diamond worked with our social work team through family preservation services including parent education, case management, and trauma services. She stayed connected with therapy and psychology services through MetroHealth and obtained her “dream job” as a chef!

When Diamond and Cameron were reunited, he was doing well developmentally, laughing, rolling over, and holding his head up!

Diamond accomplished all of her goals while working with Providence House and enrolled in our Aftercare Program.