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
Michelle Bernstein, MSW, LISW-S
Clinical Director of Naaleh Counseling Solutions
Tova Herskovic, MSW, CASAC-T
Referral Hotline Coordinator
Sabrina Stempel
Program Director
Rabbi Nosson Kielski
Boys Teen Mentorship Coordinator
Rebbetzin Riki Abrin
Girls Teen Mentorship Coordinator
Clinical Staff
Ahuva Blatter, LPC
Yocheved Davidowitz, LPC, INHC
Ariella Dowek, LPCC-S, MS
Cheryl Frank LPCC, AT
Rabbi Raffi Glickman MSW, LSW
Beryl Greenberg, MSW, LSW
Mendy Greenberg MNO, MSW, LSW
Yehoshua Hoffman Psy.D.
Fraidy Lowenthal MSW, LSW
Daniel Solganik, MSSA, L-ISW-S
Michal Stavsky, MSW, LSW
Joseph Steiner, Ph.D, LISW-S
Ahuva Blatter, LPC
Yocheved Davidowitz, LPC, INHC
Ariella Dowek, LPCC-S, MS
Cheryl Frank LPCC, AT
Rabbi Raffi Glickman MSW, LSW
Beryl Greenberg, MSW, LSW
Mendy Greenberg MNO, MSW, LSW
Yehoshua Hoffman Psy.D.
Fraidy Lowenthal MSW, LSW
Daniel Solganik, MSSA, L-ISW-S
Michal Stavsky, MSW, LSW
Whether your child is struggling with school difficulties, coping with anxiety, facing family challenges, or navigating troubles with friends, Michal provides tailored tools and skills to support their unique needs and to ensure they feel heard, and empowered.
Michal Stavsky, MSW, LSW
Whether your child is struggling with school difficulties, coping with anxiety, facing family challenges, or navigating troubles with friends, Michal provides tailored tools and skills to support their unique needs and to ensure they feel heard, and empowered.
Joseph Steiner, Ph.D, LISW-S
Joseph Steiner, Ph.D, LISW-S
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Dr. Shlomo Koyfman
Board Chair
Rabbi Avrohom Adler
Director
Rabbi Chaim Helman
President
Avrohom Meystel
Treasurer
Bryan Farkas
Secretary
Faith Blau
Director
Yoel Goldman
Director
Avigayil Malcmacher
Director