Youth Services

March 3, 2026
A little girl with long hair stands in front of her fireplace at home. She has on a pink sweater and a pink hair bow.

Meet Ellie!

Ellie Grieb is working hard in speech therapy and doing great in kindergarten!
March 3, 2026
A little boy with brown hair sits in a blue wheelchair in his living room. There are toys behind him and sunlight is coming in the window.

‘This is where he feels the most independent’

Using a GoBro, Jaxon Ahmad is gaining strength and is on the move!
March 2, 2026
A boy sits in a chair and gets a hug from his mother and little sister.

‘He has come so far’

Ryker Nicholas is celebrating an awesome school year!
January 22, 2026
A woman with a long ponytail uses a cloth to wipe down a handrail in a hallway.

Succeeding in new roles!

Project SEARCH gives interns opportunities to explore new opportunities outside their comfort zones.
October 24, 2025
A young man in a green shirt wearing gloves uses a cloth to wipe down a hanger.

‘It’s getting me ready for the real world’

Project SEARCH kicks of tenth year at LMHS!
September 19, 2025
A young woman in a black hoodie kneel downs to pet her dog. The dog is a black and white dog with lots of fur. They are outside in the grass with a tree in the background.

Exploring options for independence

Living with a cortical visual impairment (CVI), Megan Young is learning what technology and resources could help her as she prepares for graduation.
August 1, 2025
A young man in a polo shirt with dark hair stands in front of a grocery check out line, putting groceries in a bag.

Summer Work provides hands-on experience!

Teens gain friendship, new skills and 'a little bit of money' through OOD program.
July 3, 2025
A photo of a young boy sitting on a porch swing, next to a 19-year old man wearing an OSU shirt. They are smiling and looking at the camera.

Youth respite program builds strong connections!

Carter Morrison has developed a friendship with his respite provider John that has lead to adventure and new experiences.
May 21, 2025
A photo of the five Project SEARCH interns standing next to Licking Memorial Health Systems President Rob Montagnese. They are standing on a stage and all wearing nice clothes.

Congrats Project SEARCH graduates!

This year's group of five Project SEARCH interns 'made their mark' at LMHS.