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Social Support Services Unit

Social Support Services Unit

Welcome

The City of Cleveland is committed to creating safe, trusted community spaces where residents and families can connect with free resources, support, and guidance. Our Social Support Specialists are available in Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers across Cleveland to listen, help residents navigate challenges, connect them with resources, and work alongside families and community partners to support a better quality of life.

Need support but not sure where to start?
Call the Social Support Services Hotline at 216-664-2223 and leave a confidential message. A member of our team will return your call and help connect you with the support you need.

Please note: The direct “office” numbers listed below are City-issued cell phone numbers for each Social Support Specialist. Residents are welcome to call the specialist directly or use the Social Support Services message Hotline.

Social Support Services Unit Director

Professional headshot of Eugenia Cash, Social Support Services Director with the City of Cleveland.

Eugenia Cash

City Hall


Office: 216-857-7052

Social Support Services Supervisors

Professional headshot of Michele Princeton, Social Support Services Supervisor with the City of Cleveland.

Michele Princeton

City Hall


Office: 216-857-1213

Professional headshot of Rhonnetta Robinson, Social Support Services Supervisor with the City of Cleveland.

Rhonnetta Robinson

City Hall


Office: 216-857-3137

Social Support Specialists

Professional headshot of Myiba Ballard, Social Support Specialist with the City of Cleveland.

Myiba Ballard

Cleveland Public Library | Halloran (NRRC) | Sterling (NRRC)


Office: 216-857-6963

Professional headshot of Joy Beamon, Social Support Specialist with the City of Cleveland.

Joy Beamon

Frederick Douglass (NRRC) | Earle B. Turner (NRRC)


Office: 216-857-7082

Professional headshot of Leon Boyd Jr., Social Support Specialist with the City of Cleveland.

Leon Boyd Jr.

CRB | Thurgood Marshall (NRRC)


Office: 216-857-1852

Professional headshot of Seanine Cook, Social Support Specialist with the City of Cleveland.

Seanine Cook

Woodland (NRRC)


Office: 216-857-6872

Professional headshot of April C. Griffin, Social Support Specialist with the City of Cleveland.

April C. Griffin

Collinwood (NRRC) | Cory (NRRC)


Office: 216-857-7857

Professional headshot of Lydia Hernandez, Social Support Specialist with the City of Cleveland.

Lydia Hernandez

Stella Walsh (NRRC) | Gunning (NRRC)


Office: 216-857-1217

Professional headshot of Ryan Scott, Social Support Specialist with the City of Cleveland.

Ryan Scott

Fairfax (NRRC) | Cudell (NRRC) | Cudell Fine Arts (NRRC)


Office: 216-857-7092

Professional headshot of Eugene Smith, Social Support Specialist with the City of Cleveland.

Eugene Smith

E.J. Kovacic (NRRC) | Glenville (NRRC)


Office: 216-857-1050

Professional headshot of Gerald D. Terry, Social Support Specialist with the City of Cleveland.

Gerald D. Terry

Clark (NRRC) | Michael J. Zone (NRRC)


Office: 216-533-9063

Professional headshot of Steven E. Woodard, Social Support Specialist with the City of Cleveland.

Steven E. Woodard

Zelma Watson George (NRRC) | Alexander Hamilton (NRRC)


Office: 216-857-2740

Professional headshot of Shelly Woods-Ferguson, Social Support Specialist with the City of Cleveland.

Shelly Woods-Ferguson

Estabrook (NRRC) | Cleveland Public Library (Main)


Office: 216-857-7008

Workforce Development

City of Cleveland Seal

Carley Severo


Office: 216-857-6916