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.
LGBTQ adults and community connection
LGBTQ adults and community connection
Ask the client what setting and communication method feel comfortable. For a shelter or treatment referral, confirm the receiving program’s placement arrangements, name use, medication access, and accommodations directly with that program. Record the specific answer rather than assuming every site operates alike.
LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
Community programs and resource connections. Not listed here as a shelter or a clinic.
Service
Community programs and resource connections for LGBTQ people. Use the center to identify adult groups and appropriate local referrals.
Eligibility
LGBTQ adults seeking community support. Age limits and enrollment depend on the activity. This listing does not imply eligibility for every program.
Intake
Call 216-651-5428 or visit current program listings. Address: 6705 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102.
Confirm before you send someone
Confirm the adult program, meeting date, and registration process. Detailed program-page access was inconsistent during review. The center is not listed here as a shelter or a clinical treatment provider.