Allows Local Families to Find Help for Anxiety, Depression, Behavioral Problems, Academic Struggles, Developmental Delays or Disabilities

Highland Hills, OH… The Eastern Cuyahoga County Resource Fair on Tuesday, March 31, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Eastern Campus Student Services Building, 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, provides local resources for those 0-22 years who are experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, academic struggles, developmental delays or disabilities. This is one of the largest resource fairs offered in Northeast Ohio.

According to a Health Policy Institute of Ohio December 2025 study, Ohio families with young children and/or private health insurance can face considerable difficulty accessing mental health care. In fact, the study indicates that 75 out of 88 Ohio counties were designated as having mental health professional shortages, including Cuyahoga.

With more than 70 providers, this fair brings together county agencies, community organizations and other specialty-trained providers, allowing families to get help for their children. To register, visit https://www.connectingforkids.org/resource-fairs, email info@connectingforkids.org or call/text: 440-570-5908.

Families who pre-register and attend the in-person fair will be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card. In addition, the first 100 families who stop by the Connecting for Kids table at the fair will receive a free stuffed animal courtesy of Wild Republic with a disability awareness pin and bookmark. Those who have limited time can drive up to the area in front of the building during fair hours to receive a grab & go bag of resources.

The process of finding help for a struggling child can be overwhelming. Parents and caregivers may not know where to start or what resources they need, so Connecting for Kids will have a table at the entrance of the fair staffed by those who can answer questions, narrow down options and point them in the right direction of the service providers that can help.

Attending a resource fair will actually save time for families in the long run. Rather than having to scour the internet or spend hours making phone calls, resource fairs offer a one-stop shop. Attendees can discuss insurance, services provided and explore program options directly with the provider. Having face-to-face conversations allows families to assess whether a provider is a good fit.

At the fairs, families will find help for:

  • Mental Health Concerns – Find providers who can help with anxiety, depression and behavioral problems.
  • Academic Issues – For students who are struggling, families can find tutors, academic programs, alternative schools and educational advocates.
  • Disabilities & Developmental Delays – Find occupational, physical, speech and music therapists. Also represented will be adapted camps, sports, recreational programs and transition services.

The Eastern Cuyahoga County Resource Fair is presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Cleveland. Sponsors include Cuyahoga Community College, Cuyahoga County Public Library and Lifeworks Autism Service.

Other Resource Fairs offered by Connecting for Kids this spring include:

  • Western Cuyahoga County Resource Fair on Thursday, March 5, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Don Umerley Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River
  • Lorain County Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 18, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Lorain County Community College (LCCC) Ewing Field House, 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria