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.
Medical, dental, and pharmacy care
Medical, dental, and pharmacy care
Care Alliance Health Center
Primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy, including for people experiencing homelessness.
Service
Primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Also lists OB/GYN, optometry, and outreach.
Eligibility
Adults, including people experiencing homelessness or living in public housing. Sliding fees support access regardless of ability to pay.
Intake
Call 216-535-9100 or request an appointment online. Clinics include St. Clair, Central, and Stokes. Ask which offers the needed adult service.
Confirm before you send someone
Confirm insurance or sliding-fee documents, medication needs, transportation support, and the exact clinic.
Neighborhood Family Practice
Primary care and midwifery on Cleveland’s west side and in Lakewood.
Service
Primary care, midwifery, and other community health services across Cleveland’s west side and Lakewood.
Eligibility
Adult new patients, including Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurance. Uninsured applicants should ask about discounted care.
Intake
Call 216-281-0872 or use new-patient scheduling online. State whether the need is primary care, pregnancy care, or another service.
Confirm before you send someone
Confirm site, insurance and income documents, language access, and the earliest appointment. Acute symptoms may require same-day assessment elsewhere.
The Centers and Circle Health Services
Integrated primary, dental, and behavioral health care, pharmacy, and recovery support.
Service
Integrated primary, dental, and behavioral healthcare, pharmacy, and recovery support.
Eligibility
Adults needing care, including uninsured patients. Medicaid, Medicare, and many private plans are accepted. Sliding fees are available.
Intake
Appointments: 216-325-9355. Established-care concerns after office hours: 216-721-4010. Request the nearest appropriate adult service.
Confirm before you send someone
Ask which clinic provides the needed care and whether same-day access is available. The future Glick campus is listed separately under changes that need a fresh check.