First Step Counseling

To speak to a Pastor for assistance or first-step counseling, please contact our Staff Pastor or Ministry Director on call by dialing 330.225.4600.

CVC recommends next step counseling with the following organizations:
North Coast Family Foundation | northcoastfamily.com
Emerge Ministries | emerge.org
Cornerstone of Hope | cornerstoneofhope.org/cleveland

Also recommended:
Cleveland Hotline Resources | oph-psych.org/hotline-resources
National Alliance of Mental Health | namigreatercleveland.org/crisis-info
Homeless Shelters for Men & Women | www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/city.cgi?city=Cleveland&state=OH
The City Mission | thecitymission.org

As a caring community, CVC has established a Benevolence Team that exists to assist people in extreme or urgent financial need, within the parameters established by the Team and in light of God’s Word and for His Glory. Cuyahoga Valley Church (CVC) members and regular attenders may apply for financial assistance through our Benevolence Ministry. Requests from those not associated with CVC will be carefully considered for possible assistance. CVC will only consider requests that are short-term in nature. In most cases, no more than two events will be considered in any one calendar year. Repayment or services in exchange for financial assistance are not accepted.

CVC will consider providing assistance for the following:
• Rent/mortgage
• Utilities
• Phone
• Counseling
• Vehicle repair
• Vehicle payment
• Medical/Dental

CVC will not consider providing assistance for the following:
• Credit cards
• Cable
• Childcare
• Legal expenses
• Taxes

For Benevolence Assistance, please contact Pastor Dean Siley by filling out our online request.