To help her son cope through a traumatic family transition, Coretta—a Cleveland native and licensed social worker— knew that IMCES was equipped to help. “I work full time and I’m also a single mom. IMCES is dedicated to removing the barriers that prevent clients from receiving care,” Coretta explained.
Loss of life, health, loved ones, jobs, homes, and even hope . . . COVID-19 has inflicted incalculable damage to people’s lives. Many of us
Depression and anxiety are daily companions for many of us, and maintaining our mental health in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis can be especially
As we enter a new decade, it’s natural to think of 2020 as a fresh start, a chance to wipe the dirty slate clean. Often,
Leslie Thomas is a woman on a mission. Since establishing Vicki’s Home Inc. last January, Thomas has enthusiastically pursued change for the East Cleveland community.
In the early weeks after my best friend, Heidi, died, I was surprised by the different ways in which friends and acquaintances approached me. Some
Nothing compares to the levels of pure joy and, for some moms, the lowest of lows felt in those first weeks, months and even years
Lisa Meranti has seen students transform from unsettled to peaceful and focused. As a longtime teacher with ZENworks Yoga, she and fellow instructors bring this
Every morning, I scour websites and social media for the latest news. Headlines regularly tell us about someone being stripped of their rights and attacked
“Kids can be cruel. You just have to ignore them.” That’s what my parents would say when I’d come home from school complaining about all
