emergency shelter for men, provides beds, meals, showers, resources.
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responsible for the planning, funding and monitoring of public mental health, addiction treatment and recovery services delivered to Cuyahoga County residents. Contracts with provider agencies to deliver services.
provides legal guardians to serve as concerned, caring advocates and surrogate decision-makers for indigent, incompetent adults who cannot care for themselves.
Website provides information about bed bugs. Has applications for Cleveland and Cuyahoga County bed bug assistance programs for seniors 60+ and people with disabilities 18-59.
visit the website to see required information, and the options for ordering online, in person or by phone.
a twelve bed residential facility that provides emergency housing and supportive services for runaway, homeless and street youth between the ages of 10-17 through its Basic Center Program.
serving Cleveland’s Central and Kinsman neighborhoods since 1990. BBC has now extended its service area to include the Buckeye-Shaker Square and Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhoods.
provides a wide array of social services. link to their website for information.
Cleveland Clinic offers support groups throughout their Northeast Ohio communities. Here is the link to the page that lists them along with the calendar.
the local public health agency for the City of Cleveland. As a department, CDPH provides a range of services aimed at promoting healthy behaviors; preventing diseases and injuries; ensuring access to safe food, clean air, and life-saving immunizations; and preparing for and responding to public health emergencies.
helping neighbors who struggle with food insecurity by providing them with kosher, fresh food.
The City of Cleveland’s Land Reutilization (Land Bank) Program is designed to acquire vacant land and market it to individuals, developers, and non-profit organizations for redevelopment.
a nonprofit that mediates disputes, provides conflict resolution services and mediation training. link to website for more information.
serves adults 60+ in the community with food and activity programs. Social Workers on staff to assist with resources.
offers structured grief support groups each quarter led by professional facilitators. grief support groups have a specialized curriculum according to the type of loss experienced and are designed to support the unique needs of grievers.
county website that has the directory for Cuyahoga County Administrative Agencies & Programs.
Ohio’s county boards of developmental disabilities provide assessment, service planning, and coordination to adults and children with developmental disabilities, as well as oversight and assistance to service providers.
principal role of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is to perform the fundamental and vital functions of administering our elections. can register to vote in person at their office. their website includes info on voting.
works in partnership with the community to protect and improve the health and well-being of everyone in Cuyahoga County.
empowers seniors and adults with disabilities to age successfully, by providing resources, home-based care services, benefits assistance, outreach, and senior center programming, while advocating for the needs of the County's older adults.
Land banks are a mechanism for acquiring, holding, and distributing property in service of community goals. A land bank can benefit communities as it facilitates neighborhood revitalization and home affordability by returning vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties to productive use.
In partnership with the community, the Office of Homeless Services coordinates a continuum of care including prevention, shelter services and permanent supportive housing intended to prevent and reduce homelessness.
offers special programs to help formerly incarcerated people find housing, jobs, training, and help navigating the justice system.
consumer protection offers tips on buying products and services and file a complaint against a company. SCAM SQUAD is under this department. you can call them with questions before you get scammed and make a report if you have been scammed.
Provides affordable internet called Canopy to areas of Cleveland.
provides legal advocacy and rights protection to a wide range of people with disabilities. This includes assisting individuals with problems such as abuse, neglect, discrimination, access to assistive technology, special education, housing, employment, community integration, voting and rights protection issues.
Ohio law requires every dog owner to renew their license between December 1st and January 31st of each year. Annual fee is $20, can apply online or at authorized locations.
provides 24/7 hotline support to at no cost to the caller. The helpline also supports questions regarding medications, household safety, and a wide variety of other topics. It doesn’t need to be an emergency to call the poison control helpline.
provides temporary safe space for older adults who are experiencing some form of trauma, violence, abuse, and/or criminal victimization.
The Euclid Land Reutilization Program (“City Land Bank”) is designed to acquire vacant land and occasionally vacant structures to market for redevelopment consistent with the adopted City Master Plan.
provides a number of services to individuals, real estate owners and professionals, as well as municipalities, counties and other government entities concerning fair housing, fair lending and related matters.
link to website search map for senior centers in cuyahoga county
program provides a "home away from home" for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The homes provide free temporary lodging so military and Veteran families who live 50 miles or further from the treating facility can be close to their loved one during a medical crisis.
partners with more than 1,000 programs and agencies in Northeast Ohio. Use the interactive map to find your nearest food pantry or hot meal site, or call to locate additional free local resources.
the public transit agency for Cleveland and the surrounding suburbs of Cuyahoga County.
serves the communities of North Shore Collinwood, Collinwood Village/Five Pointes, Nottingham Village, and Euclid Green
link to information on how to get an ID if you are homebound
IDCC consists of 30+ sites including churches, community groups and agencies in Cuyahoga County. The program serves the needs of people with low income and who are unhoused with obtaining documents – certified Birth Certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, changing names, and Ohio residency forms (identification documents), State of Ohio IDs, Driver’s Licenses, Commercial Driver’s Licenses replacements and renewals (IDs).
accepts referrals for adults experiencing homelessness who are confronting a range of acute or temporary medical needs.
operates the only dedicated domestic violence emergency shelter in Cuyahoga County; providing 24-hour a day refuge for individuals and their children who are in need of immediate relief from violence and abuse. the shelter is for anyone, regardless of gender, who is in need of immediate relief from violence and abuse.
enables eligible low/moderate income homeowners and renters in targeted suburban areas outside the City of Cleveland to make changes in their homes to provide a lead safe environment for young children.
LEAP assists people with disabilities achieve economic self-sufficiency, live independently in their own homes, participate in community life including adaptive recreation, and find and maintain employment commensurate with their interests and talents.
serves clients whose household income is 200% of poverty or below.
a nonprofit organization that empowers Northeast Ohio’s LGBTQ community through advocacy, education, collaboration, and celebration.
link to the website for an online listing of nursing homes, assisted living and adult care homes. site is managed by the state long term care ombudsman's office.
regional office that covers locations including all of Cuyahoga county. advocates for people who use Long-Term care services including nursing homes, assisted living and adult care homes.
hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, women’s health services, prosthetics and sensory aids, pain management, prescriptions, dialysis and kidney treatment, and more.
focuses on caring for individuals whose diminished mobility makes it hard to shop for or prepare food. Generally serves adults 60 and over, although age requirements can vary by program and areas served.
link to website on info for applying. Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage to people who are low -income. Like other health insurance plans, Medicaid can help pay for doctor’s visits, hospital expenses, long-term care, and more.
Online tool. Find and compare Medicare-certified nursing homes based on a location, and compare the quality of care they provide and their staffing. Check their rating, and survey(inspection) reports.
offers after-school care for students between the ages of 6 and 17. must be Cleveland resident. application required. also offers other youth programs.
federal agency located in Maryland to request DD 214/ Separation Documents, Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), Replacement Medals, Medical and Health Records
serves residents across the Greater Cleveland region with free mental health support, online groups, resources and education.
NCMEC works with families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public to assist with preventing child abductions, recovering missing children, and providing services to deter and combat child sexual exploitation. The website has ways to report and to be alerted. National Organization.
community health centers with different locations in Cleveland and also a location in Lakewood. A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), NFP focuses on providing primary care. As a community provider, the seven convenient locations offer same day appointments. The NFP service area spans twelve neighborhoods across Cleveland’s west side and is comprised of a very diverse mix of residents. NFP accepts Medicaid, Medicare, most commercial insurance plans and offers a financial assistance program (sliding fee discount) for the uninsured.
provides pet services for people who are low income. has a pet food pantry, wellness center and resource center.
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SHELTER IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY - CALL 211.
provides organizing, advocacy, education, and street outreach for people who are homeless.
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SHELTER IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY - CALL 211.
Northeast Ohio Coalition of Disability Organizations (NOCDO, formerly ADA Cleveland), formed in August 2014, is a coalition of agencies and organizations from Greater Cleveland who share in the mission to provide greater access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
oversees driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration among, state id's and other services. main office in Columbus with BMV locations around the state. check their website to find a location near you.
Ohio offers a variety of free employment services for Ohioans looking for work and employers seeking workers. Link to website for more information and to search for jobs.
a time-limited cash assistance to eligible families through Ohio's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. cash benefit is limited to 36-months for families with minor children or pregnant women.
a digital publication of the older adults resource guide.
Paratransit service is provided to persons who, because of their disabilities, are unable to independently travel on the public transit system.
A nonprofit organization that provides:
• Low-cost desktop & laptop computers, computer accessories
• Internet devices and subscriptions
for people who are homeless in Cuyahoga County - call 211 for information assistance. Cuyahoga County uses a central intake process to refer people to multiple shelters and options.
an emergency notification system used by Cuyahoga County and participating municipalities to issue notifications to the public. visit website to sign up and learn more.
people in long term care including nursing homes and assisted living have legal rights as a resident of the facility. web link is to the ohio revised code section.
Provides coordinated, affordable transportation to seniors and adults with disabilities throughout Cuyahoga County. Enrollment is required before using service.
advocate, educate, and help to empower persons with disabilities by providing various core services. link to website to learn more.
serves Slavic Village, a community in Cleveland
administers benefits like Retirement, Disability, Survivor, and Family. website has zip code search to find your local office.
to work in the United States, a Social Security card w/Social Security number is required.
Ohio’s Office of the State Long-term Care Ombudsman advocates for people receiving home care, assisted living and nursing home care. provide oversight to regional long term care ombudsman programs.
24 Hour CRISIS HOTLINE - Suicide Prevention - Mental Health - Addiction
Information and Referral Hotline operated by FrontLine Services.
provides grocery benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. Summer EBT benefits will either be loaded to a household’s Ohio Direction Card, or a benefit card will be sent in the mail to each eligible child.
a/k/a as food assistance or food stamps, helps individuals and families to pay for food. Must meet eligibility.
serves everyone who comes to their locations—regardless of their ability to pay. have a flexible sliding fee scale for most offerings, and also accept private insurance. Behavioral Health/Counseling, COVID-19 Services, Dental,
Infectious Disease, Pharmacy, Primary Care, Psychiatry, Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
providing skill development for in demand jobs, comprehensive supports, extended career coaching, direct connections to employers, and advocacy
City of Cleveland Heights offers special assistance to seniors and disabled residents who need help placing their refuse and recycling carts out for collection. Application required and is available on website. You can also request to replace your large trash carts with smaller ones.
smaller, 64-gallon trash and recycling carts and cart collection are available for people with physical disabilities. To enroll contact the City of Cleveland Citizen Support Specialists at 3-1-1 or 216-664-2000.
link to the registration form page to sign up. service includes taking rubbish cans from property to garbage truck and returning them. available to residents 60 and older. call solon senior center with questions.
trash cans/bags are taken to curb weekly. registration is required. participants must be unable to handle task and have no able-bodied person in the home. Individually approved, this service is free. Link to city website for form.
provides resettlement services including housing, employment, interpreting, health, social services and legal.
To find out if you have unclaimed funds, and to apply. The listing has link to the Ohio Dept of Commerce website.
offer a variety of services in workforce development as well as small business development, career coaching, guided training (earn certifications and industry-recognized credentials), job referrals and placement. also serves youth.
The Veterans Crisis Line is 24/7, free and confidential. When you call, chat, or text, a qualified responder will listen and help. You decide how much information to share. Support doesn't end with your conversation. Responders can connect you with the resources you need.
Veterans, service members, and family members. website has zip search for your local office.
provides $250 voucher for vet care with a network of participating vets. limits on use and income eligibility. have an online application.
link to website for more info. The Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS), an agency of the County’s Department of Health and Human Services "is required to offer voter registration services each time a customer is applying, recertifying for public benefits or reporting a change of address. "
operating under the legislative authority of the federal Older Americans Act (OAA), the WRAAA is responsible for a wide range of activities in support of older adults and those who are disabled.
open six days a week, the Resource Center provides respite day shelter for the poor and homeless, as well as outreach, wellness and self-sufficiency programs.
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Link to local offices where you can apply.. WIC gives access to healthy food, nutrition education and breastfeeding guidance. Pregnant, a caregiver, or a mom with a child under 5, caregivers with a low to medium income and those who are part of other programs such as foster care, medical assistance, or SNAP are eligible.