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.
Reentry identification and practical stabilization
Reentry identification and practical stabilization
Distinguish active reentry support from a housing fund that is no longer accepting applications.
North Star Neighborhood Reentry Resource Center
Free practical reentry support: benefits, ID vouchers, clothing, employment, computers, and peer support.
Service
Free membership and practical reentry support: benefits help, identification and birth-certificate vouchers, clothing, employment and education resources, computer access, and peer support.
Eligibility
Open to the public, with a focus on Cuyahoga County justice-involved adults and their families or friends. Individual services may have additional requirements.
Intake
Call 216-881-5440 or visit 1834 East 55th Street, Cleveland, OH 44103. Listed hours: Monday noon–8 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Confirm before you send someone
Ask about membership intake, current classes, and the documents needed for the specific assistance. Voucher and clothing supplies can vary.
North Star Rapid Reentry Housing Funds
Not accepting applicationsClosed. Funds are exhausted and applications are not being accepted.
Service
Status correction: the program’s public page states that funds are exhausted and applications are not being accepted.
Eligibility
No current application intake is advertised. Do not present past eligibility rules as an available benefit.
Intake
For other reentry referrals, contact North Star at 216-881-5440 or NorthStarReentry@orianahouse.org. Use the shelter and housing entries in this guide when housing is the need.
Confirm before you send someone
Only treat the fund as reopened after the provider publishes or directly confirms new intake. This closure does not mean North Star’s other services are closed.