Resources


National Organizations with Local Affiliates

Everytown for Gun Safety Survivor Network

Grief Support- http://Everytown Survivor Network | Everytown | Everytown

Join the Survivor Network by texting SURVIVOR to 64433

Must join the Survivor Network to use these services

Free Counseling Services:  free emotional support services through the Everytown Survivor Network partnership with BetterHelp, the nation’s largest provider of online counseling services. BetterHelp makes professional counseling available via video, phone, or chat on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Through the BetterHelp online platform, you can choose a licensed counselor and receive support through video, phone, text, or chat. Please go to the BetterHelp information page to learn more and to get connected.

Moms Demand Action

National Social Action Organization-https://momsdemandaction.org

What’s Your Grief

Grief Support-https://whatsyourgrief.com/

Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice

Survivor Support and Advocacy- https://cssj.org/

We are a national network of crime survivors joining together to create healing communities and shape public safety policy. And our network is powerful.

Brady United Against Gun Violence

National Social Action Organization- https://www.bradyunited.org/

There is no one solution to end this epidemic of gun violence and no one side has the answer. But our comprehensive plan fights every problem with 45 years of research and real-world experience. Let’s put the Brady plan into action now and get the job done right.


Programs and Ongoing Activities


Conversations and Connections

Conversation and support with someone who has similar experiences is therapeutic. We will not feel the exact same pain as another person surviving murder loss new normal. However, knowing that someone understands because of their personal experiences helps us survive.  M-PAC Cleveland, along with several other organizations, some listed below, provides opportunities for conversation and support. 


Local Organizations

Together We Rise

Together We Rise website: https://twrcle.org/

Together We Rise is a coalition of activist individuals and organizations dedicated to community work and advocacy for ending gun violence. M-PAC Cleveland facilitated several community conversations surrounding Gun Violence in Cleveland among groups and individuals, which led to the official start of Together We Rise on September 9, 2021.

Brenda Glass Multipurpose Trauma Center

The Brenda Glass Multipurpose Trauma Center is a nonprofit service organization in Cleveland that provides professional counseling and support services to victims of crime and violence. We offer an array of mental health services, spiritual counseling, case management, and linkage to safe shelter to Cuyahoga County residents who have been impacted by crime, physical violence, or sexual assault.

B I G in the Arts Outreach

Art Therapy Healing- https://m-pac.online/BigArtsOutreach/

Speakezie, Go Hard

Art Therapy Healing- https://m-pac.online/speakezie/

Bridges Core Services

Behavioral Health & Case Management- www.bridgescsa.com

Helping 2 Overcome Systems LLC

Behavioral Health & Case Managment-http://www.stronghandsunited.org/ (Minority Owned)

Life Enhancement Services of Ohio

Behavioral Health- www.les.org (Minority owned)

FFCA Counseling Agency

Virtual assistance serving Ohio, Virginia & Florida | no Medicaid | (Minority Owned)

Telehealth Sessions

[email protected]

Midtown Tech Hive

Community Engagement & Support

MidTown Tech Hive | A Digital space for Tech and Community (digitalc.org)

Omega Rho Chi Sorority

Community Outreach Youth- https://omegarhochisorority.com/

Black on Black Crime, Inc.

Community Outreach & Social Action

Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance

Community Outreach & Violence Interruption

Cleveland Peacemakers Alliance | Fueling Non-Violence in Cleveland, OH.

I’m a Survivor Mission

Community Outreach- https://imasurvivormission.wixsite.com/imasurvivormission

A Useful Vessel

Counseling, Resources & Victim Compensation assistance | (216) 386-4315 | [email protected]

ReNounce DeNounce Gang Intervention Program

Gang Intervention-https://www.renouncedenouncegangprogram.org/contact

True West Homes

True West Homes is a grassroots nonprofit organization. We assist individuals, families and youth aging out of foster care who are experiencing housing insecurities through our Housing Stability Support Program. Must be referred by a Case Worker.  888-230-1120 – https://www.twhomes.org/

Strong Hands United

Provide Human Trafficking awareness and education. Promote Community Safety- stronghandsunited.org

The Musketeer Association

Community Outreach & Social Action-https://www.musketeerassociation.org/

Howard’s Huskies

Youth & Young Adult Program Football- https://www.howardhuskies3d.net/http://HOME

Golden Ciphers Youth Development and Cultural Arts Center

Jegnaship: Office: 216.574.4888 www.goldenciphers1.com

Good Hood Yoga

Yoga & Meditation: goodhoodyoga.com

Stop the Pain, Inc

Cornerstone of Hope