Extended Housing

Founded in 1983, Extended Housing, Inc. is the only agency of its kind in Lake County, Ohio. For most of us, having a safe, warm place to sleep at night is a given. Going to school, earning a living, and having healthy relationships is the norm. It might not always be easy, but we can navigate our way through the challenges we face. For many who experience a severe and persistent mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar or major depression the challenges they face can become insurmountable obstacles. Often it takes years or decades for someone with a mental illness to acknowledge what is happening with them. Relationships with family and friends change or disappear. For many, having a safe, decent, affordable place to live now becomes just a dream. This is why Extended Housing, Inc. is so vital for our most vulnerable community members. Every year, Extended Housing, Inc. provides a home, a hand, and a fresh start to over 500 people throughout Lake County. Our staff is compa...