Cleveland Mediation Center

10/16/2026

The HHS Levy funds child protective services, senior care, mental health and addiction treatment, and support for people facing homelessness across Cuyahoga County. This November, voters decide whether that funding continues to keep pace with need.

Go to voteforhhs.org for more information on why your vote matters.

10/15/2026

You’re invited! Join Re:Source Cleveland at the Heights Libraries' Lee Road Branch on October 22, from 6:30- 8 p.m. EST to discuss refugee/newcomer support services.

This program is a part of Tri-C's Peace in Practice workshop series. The workshop is free to attend for everyone!

10/14/2026

Are you involved in peace and conflict studies in Ohio? Share your work!

The Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies Network (OPCSN) invites Ohio colleges, universities, and community partners to lead a panel or workshop highlighting their work, research, or skills.

Agenda for the conference:

9:30–10:30 AM: Welcome
Welcome, refreshments, displays, and student posters

10:30–11:30 AM: Opening Panel

11:30–11:45 AM: Break

11:45 AM–1:15 PM: Networking Lunch
Guests will be invited to sit at tables based on their interests.

1:15–2:45 PM: Workshop Session 1
Ohio colleges and universities will either serve on a panel, present a 1.5-hour session on their work, or lead a 3-hour skill-building session.

2:45–3:00 PM: Break

3:00–4:30 PM: Workshop Session 2
Workshops will highlight peace and conflict studies through presentations, panels, and skill-building sessions led by Ohio colleges, universities, and community partners.

The conference is Friday, February 19, 2027, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The deadline for work and panel submissions is Monday, November 2, 2026.

Cost (includes attendance, light breakfast, and lunch):
- $45 for attendees not associated with an Ohio College/University that wish to attend
- $35 per person (Ohio Colleges/universities with peace/conflict studies programs, faculty/staff/admin.)
- $20 for each Ohio college student

OPCSN Conference Questions? Call Jen at 216-952-5609 or email us at [email protected]

Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies Network Support Team:
- Tanya Maus, Ph.D. Director, Peace Resource Center, Wilmington College, Hosts for the OPCSN, 2026-2027
- Jen Batton, Ph.D. Network Coordinator, University of Akron/Cleveland State University

Get Connected:
- [email protected]
- 937-481-2371
https://ohiopeaceandconflict.org/

10/13/2026

How do you define conflict?

A: A huge argument:
Two people are angry. Voices are raised. Everyone sees the disagreement.

Is this conflict? Yes. But conflict doesn't always look this obvious…

B: A minor disagreement:
You and someone else want different things. Maybe you disagree about a decision, a plan, or what happened.

Is this conflict? Yes. But conflict doesn't always involve an argument…

C: Something that makes you uncomfortable:
A coworker doesn't respond to your message. Your neighbor's actions bother you.

Is this conflict? It can be. Conflict can show up in everyday moments, too.

D: THE ANSWER: All of the above:
It can happen whenever people have different needs, perspectives, interests, and experiences

A seemingly small inconvenience and a major life event can involve conflict.

Conflict isn't defined by how big the situation looks.

10/11/2026

Your time and talents can help support a safe, fair, and accessible election. Explore these opportunities to get involved and make an impact.

1. Sign up to be a poll worker
2. Sign up to be a nonpartisan election protection poll monitor
3. Sign up to be a peacekeeper at the polls
4. Lawyers - Sign up for the Lawyer Engagement Election Protection Program (LEEP)
5. Lawyers - Sign up to volunteer as pro bono counsel for election officials through the Election Official Legal Defense Network, which provides free legal defense to election officials facing threats or intimidation for doing their jobs. Explore partisan opportunities to protect free and fair elections

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

Do you meet Medicaid’s new work requirements?

Check the new requirements to ensure you qualify for Medicaid Expansion (Group VIII) to keep your coverage after January 1st 2027.

This flowchart was created by The Center for Community Solutions, an organization that provides leadership and support to improve health, social, and economic conditions across Ohio.

10/05/2026

This November, Cuyahoga County voters decide the future of health and human services. Issue 11 provides funding that touches nearly every family in our county at some point in their lives.

Learn what's at stake without Issue 11. voteforhhs.org

10/02/2026

Let’s play “Can this be Mediated?” Bingo! Slide to the second page, and let’s begin.

Put a dot on the following matters you think can be mediated:

Neighbor Dispute
Parent-Child Disagreement
Divorce or Separation
Roommate Disagreement
Tenant-Landlord Dispute
Contract Negotiation Dispute
Work Conflict
Financial and Customer Disputes
Lease Agreements
Supervisor-Supervisee Conflicts
Dissolution of Business Partnerships
Maintenance Concerns
Child Custody
Communication Mix-up
Property Concerns

Answer: All of the above can be mediated

We offer a no-fee 15-minute phone consultation appointment to determine if your case is appropriate for mediation and to discuss next steps.

Call (216) 621-1919 or visit our website to schedule a consultation today!

09/30/2026

This past May, our Executive Director, Danielle Cosgrove, along with Matt Mennes, Mediator for the Ninth District Court of Appeals, and Tim Warner of Tim Warner Law, discussed what Mediation is, the Mediation process, and its benefits.

To view the discussion, visit the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association YouTube Channel and search for the video titled “Mechanics of Mediation Presented by the Non-Profit Legal Resource Center of the CMBA.”

To learn more about mediation and if it’s right for you, contact Danielle Cosgrove at [email protected]