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.
Maternity homes and pregnancy-related housing
Maternity homes and pregnancy-related housing
Prioritize a same-day shelter route if the client has nowhere safe to stay. Maternity homes and recovery residences usually require screening and may not offer immediate placement.
The Haven Home
Transitional maternity housing at 2971 East 61st Street.
Service
Transitional maternity housing and support at 2971 East 61st Street, Cleveland.
Eligibility
Pregnant and parenting women experiencing homelessness, with up to two children under age five, according to its Get Help page.
Intake
Complete the online intake form or call 216-785-9218 extension 102. Intake staff arrange an appointment. Messages are normally returned within one business day.
Confirm before you send someone
This is transitional housing, not the former emergency overflow model. Confirm adult age criteria, fees, length of stay, and clinical accommodations. Emergencies: 211.
Zelie’s Home
Supportive housing for unhoused pregnant and parenting women and families.
Service
Supportive housing and phased programming for unhoused pregnant and parenting women and families.
Eligibility
Adult pregnant or parenting applicants should request a household-specific eligibility screen. Public pages do not supply a complete admission checklist.
Intake
Call the Get Help line at 216-282-8053. General information: 440-886-2620. Ask for intake and current housing options.
Confirm before you send someone
Confirm pregnancy or postpartum limits, accompanying children, sobriety or medication policies, fees, and vacancies. The mailing address is not an arrival instruction.
MetroHealth The Moms House
Small recovery residence tied to the Mother and Child Dependency Program.
Service
Supportive recovery housing connected to MetroHealth’s Mother and Child Dependency Program.
Eligibility
Women with substance-use-related needs during or after pregnancy, and their infants. Program participation and screening apply.
Intake
Ask MetroHealth’s Mother and Child Dependency team about The Moms House through maternal-fetal medicine. If unsure where to start, call MetroHealth information at 216-778-7800.
Confirm before you send someone
The published program describes a small residence, not general maternity shelter. Confirm admission criteria, clinical referral, and bed availability.