Naaleh is a non-profit organization focused on strengthening the emotional and mental well-being of the Cleveland Jewish community.
Who We Help
Naaleh has fielded close to 3000 calls since we began in 2014. We help people struggling with: Anxiety, Depression, grief, OCD, marriage conflict, abuse, addiction and a variety of other challenges.
How We Help
Referrals
Naaleh helps people navigate the process of finding a mental health professional that best suits their particular needs. All calls to Naaleh are strictly confidential. We work to match within your insurance plan.
Support
Naaleh offers support groups that are facilitated by community based professionals which create a safe space for mutual understanding, support and strength.
Advocacy
Naaleh can assume the additional role of liaison between mental health providers, clients, family members and Rabbonim in a supportive and sensitive way.
Education
Naaleh is committed to providing educational opportunities to the community. These have included open panel discussions, events and school presentations that proactively strengthen mental and emotional wellness as well as reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
Leadership
Rabbi Chaim Helman
Executive Director
Daniel Solganik
Director of Behavioral Health Services
In Daniel's role at Naaleh, he provides supervision to staff, gives guidance on complex cases, assists in program development, provides trainings, and ensures compliance with legal and clinical standards of the industry. Daniel uses his therapeutic connections as well as past experiences when considering our client’s needs, treatment goals and personal preferences. Daniel is enthusiastic about using his skills and experience to assist the members of the Jewish Community through his work at Naaleh.
Michelle Bernstein
Clinical Director of Naaleh Counseling Solutions
Sabrina Stempel
Director of Programs and Marketing, Office Manager
Rabbi Nosson Kielski
Boys Teen Mentorship Coordinator
Rebbetzin Riki Abrin
Girls Teen Mentorship Coordinator
Therapists
Joseph Steiner
Mendy Greenberg
Rabbi Raffi Glickman
Beryl Greenberg
Yocheved Davidowitz
Ariella Dowek
Keary Carl
Ahuva Blatter
Crystal Pickus
Fraidy Lowenthal
Cheryl Frank
View Our Board Members
Dr. Shlomo Koyfman
Board Chair
Avi Meystel
Treasurer
Bryan Farkas
Secretary
Faith Blau
Director
Yoel Goldman
Director
Avigayil Malcmacher
Director
Rabbi Avrohom Adler
Director