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.
Furniture, household setup, and pet food
Furniture, household setup, and pet food
Cleveland Furniture Bank
Furniture through an agency voucher. Posted fees apply. Do not pay before the referral is accepted.
Service
Furniture assistance through agency vouchers. Curbside delivery has a separate charge.
Eligibility
Clients referred by participating agencies. Posted identification rules include an Ohio photo ID. Beds for dependents require additional documentation.
Intake
Furniture for Families: 216-342-7071. Have the caseworker submit the voucher, then confirm payment and appointment instructions. Partner enrollment: 216-459-2265 ext. 107.
Confirm before you send someone
Posted charges: $100 administration; $180 total with Cuyahoga curbside delivery. Do not pay before the referral is accepted. Arrange help carrying furniture inside. Older location instructions and the current footer differ, so confirm the site.
St. Vincent de Paul parish assistance
Local parish groups may help with rent, utilities, food, clothing, or furniture.
Service
Local parish groups may help with rent, utilities, food, clothing, or furniture according to need and resources.
Eligibility
Households screened by the appropriate local parish group. Location and available funds matter.
Intake
Use View Parish Groups from Get Help, or ask the central office to identify the correct group. Describe the specific expense or item and the deadline.
Confirm before you send someone
Not a guaranteed cash grant or furniture delivery. Ask whether payment goes to a vendor, what documents are needed, and whether assistance can meet the deadline.
Cleveland APL Project CARE
Supplemental pet food for City of Cleveland residents. Not countywide veterinary care.
Service
Supplemental pet food and other pet-retention assistance for households experiencing hardship.
Eligibility
Pet owners residing in the City of Cleveland. Veterinary support has additional restrictions. This is not countywide eligibility.
Intake
216-377-1633 or projectCARE@clevelandapl.org. Ask for pet-food assistance and the current pickup instructions.
Confirm before you send someone
Confirm supply, quantity, location, and documents. Pet food is supplemental. Do not assume a recurring full supply or free veterinary care.