A practical referral guide for advocates serving adults age 18 and older in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Family and maternity programs are included for adult clients with dependents. Programs with a narrower age range are identified. An out-of-county treatment link is labeled when it matters.
Provider, government, and community webpages were reviewed for service descriptions, contact details, and published intake criteria. No provider was called, and bed availability, funding, and appointment capacity were not confirmed in real time.
Immediate danger
911
Life-threatening emergency. Do not wait for routine intake.
Behavioral health crisis
988
Call or text 988. FrontLine local crisis line: 216-623-6888.
Homeless shelter intake
216-674-6700
Coordinated Intake, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Phone only.
After hours
211
Evenings, weekends, and when the first referral cannot help.
Diapers, menstrual products, and family essentials
Diapers, menstrual products, and family essentials
Included for adult parents and caregivers. Infant supplies, adult incontinence products, and menstrual supplies have different routes. Name the exact item, size, and urgency.
Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland
Free infant and toddler diapers through partner agencies, not at the bank’s office.
Service
Free infant and toddler diaper support distributed through partner agencies.
Eligibility
Families needing diapers. Partner registration and household rules apply.
Intake
Use Our Partners to select a distribution agency and register the child. General questions: 216-706-3407. Ask the selected partner about monthly pickup.
Confirm before you send someone
The bank does not distribute directly to individuals. Do not arrive at its office expecting supplies. Confirm sizes, quantity, wipes, and documents with the partner.
Beech Brook Family Needs Store
Appointment shopping for detergent, toiletries, menstrual products, diapers, formula, and bedding.
Service
Appointment-based access to basic items including detergent, toiletries, menstrual products, diapers, formula, bedding, and baby equipment, subject to stock.
Eligibility
Families struggling to afford essentials. Confirm family-service enrollment, geographic or income criteria, item limits, and any cost.
Intake
Ask Beech Brook Family Center for a Family Needs Store shopping appointment: 216-391-4069. Family Center: Carl B. Stokes Social Service Mall, 6001 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland.
Confirm before you send someone
Confirm the needed item and size before travel. The website’s donation contact is not client appointment intake. This is family support, not adult clinical treatment.
MedWish MedWorks adult supplies
Adult diapers and donated medical equipment through an approved nonprofit partner.
Service
Free donated medical equipment and supplies, including adult diapers, bed pads, hygiene items, walkers, wheelchairs, and shower chairs when available.
Eligibility
Individuals must obtain supplies through an approved nonprofit partner. There is no direct individual aid intake.
Intake
Ask the client’s social-service agency to request Domestic Aid. Agencies can apply online. Existing partners contact domesticaid@medwish.org. General phone: 216-692-1685.
Confirm before you send someone
New agency applications normally receive follow-up within 3–5 business days. Stock is first come, first served. Confirm sizes, quantity, pickup, and clinician guidance for equipment.