The MetroHealth Rehabilitation Institute of Ohio
Gerson Family Resource Center
The Benjamin S. Gerson Family Resource Center helps individuals with disabilities and their families access various services and assistance, such as:
- Housing
- Disability benefits
- Recreation
- Vocational services
- Health and wellness
- Medical benefits
- Support groups
- Preventative care
- Medical equipment
- Research
- Attendant care
For more Information, or to access the Gerson Center, please call toll free 1-866-339-9775 or 216-778-2388 or email ccrahen@metrohealth.org.
Support Groups
Physical Trauma Support Group
Support Trauma & Recovery (STAR)
This support group is for patients who have experienced physical trauma, including amputation, spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke and other conditions.
Meetings are held at:
MetroHealth Medical Center
2500 MetroHealth Drive, Rehabilitation Pavilion
1st Floor, Glass Block Room
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
For the next meeting date, call 1-866-339-9775 or 216-778-2388 or email ccrahen@metrohealth.org.
More Support Groups
View a list of other regional support groups.
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History
The Benjamin S. Gerson Family Resource Center was developed through the generosity of the children of Benjamin S. Gerson. Mr. Gerson was diagnosed with polio in 1953 and treated at the MetroHealth Medical Center. He attributed the care he received at MetroHealth with allowing him to return to a productive life after his diagnosis. The Gerson Center, dedicated in November 2004, links people with disabilities to the educational information, support services, and community agencies needed to enhance their quality of life.
Mission
The mission of the Benjamin S. Gerson Family Resource Center is to serve the community by:
- Establishing cooperative relationships with local, regional, and national organizations to provide prompt communication, information, and education for people with disabilities, as well as their families.
- Providing a seamless transition from therapies to community reintegration and a return to productive living.
- Acting as an ongoing resource center for the community in the area of awareness, research, and access to services for people with disabilities.
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