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2831 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115 phone: (216) 771-2700

fax: (216) 771-5114 www.kfohio.org

Table of Contents

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Associations

Behavioral Health

Dentistry

Disabilities

Employment

General

Government Agencies

Health Care

Health/Human Services

Household Needs

Housing

Insurance

Kidney Dialysis

Legal Assistance

Parenting

Skilled Nursing

Support Groups/Education/Advocacy

Transplant Information

Transportation

Utilities

Index

Associations-Kidneys i

AAKP (800) 749-2257

14440 Bruce B Downs Blvd www.aakp.org

Tampa, Florida 33613

Works to educate and improve the health and well being of kidney patients.

American Kidney Fund (AKF)

(800) 638-8299

11921 Rockville Pike #300

www.kidneyfund.org

Rockville, Maryland 20852

Provides direct financial assistance to kidney patients in need.

Ohio Kidney Foundations:

(888) 614-7313

Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation

(330) 609-5502

4822 Market Street #240

www.erkidney.org

Boardman, Ohio 44512

Provides and promotes advocacy, assistance, and education to persons with kidney disease.

Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio

(419) 329-2196

3100 W. Central Avenue, Suite 250

www.kfnwo.org

Toledo, Ohio 43606

Provides & promotes advocacy & support for kidney patients, their family, and physicians.

Kidney Foundation of Ohio

(216) 771-2700

2831 Prospect Avenue www.kfohio.org

Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Provides direct financial assistance to patients and community education.

PKD Foundation

(330) 929-9756

Northeast Ohio Chapter pkdcure.org

Committed to discovery treatments & a cure for polycystic kidney disease.

Behavioral Health 2

Alcoholics Anonymous

(800) 835-1935

1557 St. Clair Avenue NE

www.aacleve.org


Offers a 12-step program & support to help develop a satisfying life without alcohol.

Applewood Centers

(216) 696-5800

2525 East 22nd Street www.applewoodcenters.org


Provides behavioral health services for children and youth from birth to age 21 and their families.

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (216) 619-6194

The Halle Building (216) 619-6192 24-Hour Hotline

1228 Euclid Aveniue #200 www.clevelandrapecrisis.org


Supports survivors of sexual violence, promotes healing and prevention and creates social change.

Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center

(216) 229-2420

PO Box 5466

(216) 391-HELP 24 Hour Helpline


www.dvcac.org

Empowers individuals, educates & advocates for justice to end domestic violence & child abuse.

Mobile Crisis

(216) 623-6888

1744 Payne Avenue www.mhs-inc.org


www.frontlineservices.org

Helps people overcomemental health challenges or overwhelming stressors.

Narcotics Anonymous

(818) 773-9999

www.na.org

Focuses on recovery from addiction through a 12-step program & attending group meetings.

Recovery Resources

(216) 431-4131

3950 Chester Avenue www.recres.org


Helps people triumph over mental illness, alcoholism, drug and other addictions.

Dentistry 3

Bright Now! Dental Center (440) 842-2200

6315 Pearl Road #104

www.brightnow.com


Provides full dental service. Discount offered to uninsured patients.

Care Alliance Dental Service (216) 781-6724

1530 St. Clair Avenue

http://www.carealliance.org/services/dental/


Offers low-cost dental care & discounted dentures to patients with significant oral health challenges.

Case Medical School of Dentistry

2124 Cornell Road


Provides discounted dental care.

Cuyahoga Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic

2900 Community College Avenue



Hudec Dental Centers-16 local offices

8475 Memphis Road

Brooklyn, Ohio 44144

(216) 368-3200 Regular & ER Appointments

(216) 368-3615 Periodontic Clinic

(216) 368-5185 Pediatric Clinic

https://dental.case.edu/patients-clinics/

(216) 987-4413

http ://www.tri-c.edu/community/community-

services/dental-hygiene-clinic.html

(216) 661-4441

www.hudecdental.com


Lakeland Community College Dental Clinic

(440) 354-6100

7700 Clocktower Drive

http://www.lakelandcc.edu/web/about/clinic-dental Kirtland, Ohio 44094


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MetroHealth Dentistry

(216) 778-4725 Main Campus

2500 MetroHealth Drive

(216) 767-1300 Lee Harvard Location


(216) 957-1862 Broadway Location

http://www.metrohealth.org/dentistry

Provides low cost dental care. No fee for Medicaid patients.

Disabilities 5

BVR/BSVI:

Northeast Ohio Consumers (866) 325-0026

Cuyahoga (216) 227-3250

14650 Detroit Avenue #200 http://www.00d.ohio.gov/Core-Services/BVR Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Akron Ohio Consumers

Medina, Portage, Summit

Northeast Ohio Consumers

Ashland, Erie, Huron, Lorain

Southeast Ohio Consumers

Holmes, Stark, Wayne

Helps Ohioans with disabilities find opportunities.

Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council

899 East Broad Street #203

Columbus, Ohio 43205

(330) 643-3080

(800) 589-5811

(800) 298-4391

(800) 766-7426

www.ddc.ohio.gov

Does planning and advocacy on behalf of people with developmental disabilities.

Ohio Rehabilitative Services Commission

(216) 227-3250 Local Office

14650 Detroit Avenue

(800) 282-4536 Headquarters

Lakewood, Ohio 44107

www.00d.ohio.gov

Serves Ohioans with disabilities through job placement and retention.

Services for Independent Living (216) 731-1529

26250 Euclid Avenue #811

www.sil-oh.gov

Euclid, Ohio 44132

Maximizes independent living for persons with disabilities through referrals and services.

Employment 6

BVR (800) 282-4536

113 St. Clair Avenue #600 www.state.oh.us/rsc


Provides vocational rehabilitation for people with physical or mental impairments.

Council for Economic Opportunities Greater Cleveland (216) 696-9077

1801 Superior Avenue 4th Floor www.ceogc.org


Offers workforce and job development training.

Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS)

(888) 296-7541 Option 0

30 East Broad Street 32nd Floor

jfs.ohio.gov


Provides resources such as childcare, training, unemployment, & other workforce services.

Renee Jones Empowerment Center

(216) 651-9601

1340 West 65th Street (Front)

http://rjecempower.org/


Life skills, job Readiness, dress for success, computer Training

The Centers (216) 413-3457

4500 Euclid Avenue

http://www.thecentersohio.org/


Offers encouragement, training, hope and skills for a better life.

Vocational Guidance Services (216) 431-7800 Main Number

2239 E. 55th Street www.vgsjob.org


13102 Triskett Road (216) 476-3020


Provides vocational training & job placement to NE Ohio for disabled/disadvantaged residents.

General Assistance & Referral 7

American Red Cross

(216) 431-3010

3747 Euclid Avenue

Ask for: emergency services


www.redcross-cleveland.org

Helps families in Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake counties prepare and respond to emergencies.

Cleveland Housing Network

(216) 574-7100

2999 Payne Avenue, Suite 306

www.chnnet.com


Offers free tax service, GED preparation, affordable housing and home ownership options

in economically viable neighborhoods, finance management, foreclosure prevention program.




Provides free tax preparation for income eligible individuals and families.

Minority Health Alliance

P.O. Box 606104

www.minorityhealthalliance.org


Commits to promoting health and preventing disease by providing resources and referrals to help

minority populations.

Ohio Benefits Bank

(800) 648-1176

ohiobenefits.org

Connects individuals to Ohio Benefits Bank and comprehensive benefits assessments.

United Fund-Norwalk

(419) 668-0269

2 E Seminary Street www.norwalkunitedfund.org

Norwalk, Ohio 44857

Provides free and confidential information on human service agencies in Norwalk area.

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United Way-Ashland

(419) 281-5551

132 W. Main Street www.uwashlandoh.org

Ashland, Ohio 44805

Provides free and confidential information on human service agencies in Ashland County.

United Way-Ashtabula (440) 998-4141

2801 C Court www.unitedwayashtabula.org

Ashtabula, Ohio 44004

Provides free and confidential information on human service agencies in Ashtabula County.

United Way-Greater Cleveland/First Call for Help

211 or (216) 436-2000

1331 Euclid Avenue

Ask for: information and referral


www.211oh.org

Provides free information on human service agencies in Cuyahoga & surrounding counties.

United Way-Portage

(330) 297-1424

PO Box 845, 218 W Main Street www.uwportage.org

Ravenna, Ohio 44266

Provides free and confidential information on human service agencies in Portage County.

United Way-Stark

(330) 491-0445

401 Market Avenue N #300

www.uwstark.org

Canton, Ohio 44702

Provides free and confidential information on human service agencies in Stark County.

United Way-Tuscarawas

(855) 211-7039

1458 5th Street, NW

(330) 343-7772

P.O. Box 525

www.tuscunitedway.org

New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663

Provides free and confidential information on human service agencies in Tuscarawas County.

Government Assistance & Agencies 9

Cuyahoga County Dept of Children & Family Services (216) 431-4500

Jane Edna Hunter Building

(216) 696-KIDS Report Child Abuse

3955 Euclid Avenue

http://cfs.cuyahogacounty.us/


Offers services for stabilizing and reuniting families that have been weakened through poverty,

illness or crisis, resulting in neglect or abuse of children.

Cuyahoga County Employment & Family Services

(216) 987-7010

1641 Payne Avenue www.cjfs.cuyahogacounty.us


Administers Ohio Works First/Cash Assistance, the Food Assistance, the Prevention,

Retention and Contingency Program/Emergency Cash, Healthy Start/Healthy Families,

Medicaid for the Aged, Blind and Disabled and Child Care assistance programs

as well as a variety of other services to assist families in achieving employment.

Cuyahoga County Support Enforcement Agency

(216) 443-5100

Virgil E. Brown Building

http://cfs.cuyahogacounty.us/

1640 Superior Avenue


Offers services of establishing paternity (fatherhood) & collecting & enforcing child support orders.

Social Security Administration

Office of Public Inquiries

Windsor Park Building

6401 Security Blvd.

Baltimore, Maryland 21235

(800) 772-1213

www.ssa.gov/

Delivers Social Security services that meet the changing needs of the public.

Veterans Services Commission

(216) 698-2600

1849 Prospect Avenue, Ground Floor

http://vsc.cuyahogacounty.us/


Provides financial assistance to veterans & their families to help with mortgage, rent, food,

utilities and other expenses of daily life.

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Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

(216) 957-9421

5202 Memphis Avenue www.wicprograms.org/


Provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, & nutrition education for low-income women

and children who are found to be at nutritional risk.

Health Care 11

Care Alliance

(216) 781-6724

1530 St. Clair Avenue www.carealliance.org


Provides primary health care and services for adults and children who do not have health

insurance and are homeless or live in public housing.

Cleveland Clinic

(216) 445-6249

Patient Financial Services

http://my.clevelandclinic.org,/

(under patients & visitors tab)

Provides financial assistance for health care received at Cleveland Clinic locations.

Council for Economic Opportunities Greater Cleveland

(216) 696-9077



Offers a prescription medication assistance program for Cuyahoga residents.

MetroHealth (800) 554-5751

2500 MetroHealth Drive (216) 778-4725 Main Campus

Cleveland, Ohio 44109 www.metrohealth.org

Provides health care & medication on a sliding fee scale.

Needy Meds (800) 554-5751

www.needymeds.org

Refers people to assistance programs for medications.

(216) 281-0872

www.nfpmedcenter.org

Neighborhood Family Practice

3569 Ridge Road


Provides health care services to patients of all ages.

Ohio's Best Rx

P.O. Box 408

Twinsburg, Ohio 44087

(866) 923-7879

www.ohiobestrx.org

Offers assistance with prescription costs to eligible Ohio residents.

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Partnership for Prescription Assistance

(888) 477-2669

www.pparx.org

Connects pharmaceutical companies and health care providers to help people find prescription

providers.

The Child & Family Counseling Center of Westlake

(440) 250-9414

26032 Detroit Road #1

www.childcounselingwestlake.com

Westlake, Ohio 44145

Offers a full behavior health center that supports families and children through difficult times.

The Free Clinic

(216) 721-4010

12201 Euclid Avenue www.thefreeclinic.org


Provides quality health care and related services free of charge for people who lack alternatives.

University Hospitals

216-844-8299

Charity/Financial Assistance Program

http://www.uhhospitals.org/

(under patients & visitors tab)

Provides financial assistance for health care received at University Hospital locations.

Health & Human Service Agencies 13

American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345

10501 Euclid Avenue www.cancer.org


Works toward the elimination of cancer as a major health problem through research, education,

advocacy and service.

American Diabetes Association (216) 328-9989

4500 Rockside Road, Suite 380

www.diabetes.org

Independence, Ohio 44131

Provides educational materials and opportunities to educate the public about diabetes.

American Heart Association (216) 791-7500

1689 E. 115th Street www.americanheart.org


Offers programming to fight against heart disease and stroke.

Cleveland Sight Center

(216) 791-8118

1909 E. 100 Street www.clevelandsightcenter.org


Helps people with vision loss to enjoy healthy, productive lives using rehabilitation, education,

recreation, employment, etc.

Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland

(216) 591-0800

3601 S. Green Road #100

www.diabetespartnership.org

Beachwood, Ohio 44122

Serves as a source for educational research and advocacy for the prevention and management

of diabetes.

Joslin Diabetes Center (216) 363-2732

St. Vincent Charity Hospital www.joslin.org 2322 E. 22nd Street


Provides an intensive program of diabetes education and management.

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Lupus Foundation of America-Greater Cleveland Chapter (440) 717-0183

12930 Chippewa Road www.lupuscleveland.org

Brecksville, Ohio 44141

Seeks to speed the discovery of the cause and cure for lupus.

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center

(216) 767-4250

13944 Euclid Avenue my.clevelandclinic.org

East Cleveland, Ohio 44112

Offers a comprehensive outpatient diabetes educational program.

Western Reserve Area Agency of Aging (800) 626-7277

WRAAA (216) 621-8010

925 Euclid Avenue #600 www.psal0a.org


Plans, coordinates, educates, funds and advocates delivery of a range of services for the elderly.

YMCA

(216) 344-7700 Main Branch

1301 E 9th Street www.clevelandymca.org


Embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Household Needs 15

Clothing:

Goodwill Stores (800) GOODWILL

Various Locations www.goodwill.org

Offers a variety of social service programs to individuals and families.

Salvation Army

(216) 861-8185 2507 E 22nd Street www.neo.salvationarmy.org


Provides a variety of social services to address the needs of the community.

St. Vincent DePaul

(216) 741-7837

1404 E 9th Street Floor 3

www.svdpcle.org



West Side Catholic Center (216) 631-4741

3135 Lorain Avenue www.wsccenter.org



Food:

A Touch of Sugar

(216) 385-0806

P.O. Box 181061

www.atouchofsugar.com

Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118

Provides tasty and healthy home-style meals for people with chronic illnesses such as diabetes,

kidney disease and hypertension.

City Fresh

(440) 469-0904

P.O. Box 357

Call for local pick-up sites.

Oberlin, Ohio 44074

www.cityfresh.org

Offers farm fresh food shares and has a discounted rate for low-income individuals and families.

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Lakewood Earth & Food Community (LEAF)

(216) 367-2834

P.O. Box 770374

www.leafcommunity.org


Offers farm fresh fruit and vegetable food shares on a sliding scale for low income people.

Ohio Department of Aging (216) 621-8010

246 N High Street Floor 1 http://aging.ohio.gov/services/

Columbus, Ohio 43215 seniorfarmersmarketnutritionprogram/

Offers fruit & vegetable vouchers through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program for income eligible.

The Cleveland Foodbank

(216) 738-2265

15500 S. Waterloo www.clevelandfoodbank.org


Solicits, warehouses and distributes donated surplus food to member charities.

Furniture:

Freecycle.org

www.freecycle.org

A recycling website that lists items for offer without a charge in your community.

Individuals may post both needs and offers of free items.

All items are available 'free" in order to promote recycling.

The Cleveland Furniture Bank

(216) 459-2265

13360 Smith Road

www.clevelandfurniturebank.org

Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130

Provides basic furniture and clothing to people in need.

Repairs:

Community Development-Cleveland

601 Lakeside Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44114

(216) 664-2000

www.city.cleveland.oh.us

Informs landlords and renters of their rights and responsibilities under Ohio law.

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Department of Aging-Cleveland

(216) 664-2833 75 Erieview Plaza, 2❑d floor www.city.cleveland.oh.us


Commits to enhancing the quality of life for seniors in Cleveland and surrounding suburbs.

Housing 18

CMHA (216) 348-5000

8120 Kinsman Road www.cmha.net


Owns and manages property and administers subsidy programs to provide good, safe, affordable

housing to low income populations.


(216) 574-7100

2999 Payne Avenue Floor 3

www.chnnet.com


Provides affordable housing and home ownership options for low and moderate income families

in economically viable neighborhoods, finance management, foreclosure prevention program.

Cleveland Tenants Organization (216) 432-0617

5700 Broadway www.clevelandtenants.org


Assists individuals who are at risk of being evicted, provides referrals & information.

Federal Housing Authority (FHA) www.fha.gov

Provides loans and information regarding home ownership.

HUD (216) 357-7900

1350 East 9th Street # 500 www.hud.gov


Offers housing through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

(216) 429-1299

2110 West 110th Street www.clevelandhabitat.org


Provides affordable home improvement items at a fraction of the retail cost.

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Housing Court

(216) 664-4295

The Justice Center www.clevelandhousingcourt.org

1200 Ontario Street 13B


Holds jurisdiction over cases involving violations of housing, building, fire, zoning, health,

waste collection, sidewalk and agricultural and air pollution codes & landlord/tenant disputes.

Shelters:

Bridgway Inc. Stricklin Crisis Center

8315 Detroit Road


Provides emergency shelter.

Community Women's Shelter

2219 Payne Avenue


Provides emergency shelter for women.

Continue Life — Continue Inn Shelter

17917 Euclid Avenue


(216) 631-1740

http://www.ohs.cuyahogacounty.us/

en-US/emergency-shelters.aspx

(216) 479-0020



(216) 383-1984



Provides emergency shelter for pregnant women.

Cuyahoga County's Foreclosure Prevention Program 211

Connects distressed borrowers with nonprofit counseling agencies though United Way's

First Call for Help.

Disabled Men's Shelter

(216) 623-6555

1701 Payne Avenue




Provides emergency shelter for men with mental disabilities.


Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center (216) 229-2420 x 307

PO Box 5466

www.dvcac.org


Provides emergency shelter for women with children in domestic violence situations.

Front Steps Services (216) 781-2250

1545 West 25th Street www.frontstepservices.org


Provides permanent life long solutions that increase self sufficiency and independence.

Interfaith Hospitality Network (Family Promise)

3470 e 152nd Street


Assists families as they transition out of homelessness.

Joseph's Home

2412 Community College Avenue


(216) 767-4060

www.familypromisecle.org

216-685-1551

wwwjosephshome.com

Empowering men with acute illness and homelessness to heal in a faith-based environment.

Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center

(216) 472-5500

18120 Puritas Avenue www.thecitymission.org/laurashome


Provides food, shelter, and safety to women and children in crisis.

Lutheran Metro Ministries Lakeside Shelter

(216) 566-0047

2100 Lakeside Avenue www.lutheranmetro.org/2100-mens-shelter.html


Provides emergency shelter for men that offers off-site services to increase resident self-sufficiency.

Office of Homeless Services

(216) 420-6844

310 West Lakeside Avenue #595

http://ohs.cuyahogacounty.us/

Cleveland Ohio 44113-1021

Offers extensive services for the homeless and shelter referrals.


Reach & Rescue Ministries

P.O. Box 361573

www.reachrescue.webs.com

Strongsville, Ohio 44136

Provides furniture and supplies to those transitioning out of homelessness.

Saint Herman's House of Hospitality

4410 Franklin Blvd


Provides emergency shelter for men.

Salvation Army

2507 E 22nd Street


(216) 961-3806

www.focusnorthamerica.org/centers/cleveland

(216) 861-8185

http://neo.salvationarmy.org/northeastohio/ClevelandHome

Offers emergency Shelter:• Zelma George Program for Families.

Stella Maris (216) 781-0550

1320 Washington Street

http://stellamariscleveland.com/


Provides shelter for men with drug and alcohol addiction.

The City Mission

(216) 431-3510

5310 Carnegie Avenue www.thecitymission.org


Provides clothes, food, and a safe place to stay.

United Way of Greater Cleveland 211

Provides referrals to emergency housing programs. www.unitedwaycleveland.org/

Veterans Administration

(216) 791-3800

Vets Domiciliary www.clevelandva.gov

10701 E Blvd


Provides emergency shelter for men and women.


Volunteers of America

2710 Walton Avenue


Provides emergency shelter for men.

West Haven Youth Shelter

3020 W 104th


(216) 621-0120

www.voago.org

(216) 941-0062

www.lutheranmetro.org

Provides emergency shelter for youth.

West Side Catholic Shelter (216) 631-4141

3135 Lorain Avenue www.wsccenter.org


Provides emergency shelter for men and women.

Insurance 23

Health Insurance:

Buckeye Community Health Plan

(866) 246-4358

1755 S 3rd Street #1200

www.bchpohio.com


Handles care coordination plan contracted with the State of Ohio's Department of Job & Family

Services (ODJFS) to serve Medicaid and other government services program members.

Caresource (800) 488-0134

5900 Landerbrook Drive #300 (216) 839-1001

Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124 www.caresource.com

Offers managed health care with compassion and value-added benefits.

Center for Health Affairs (800) 362-2628

1226 Huron Road East http://chanet.org/


Advocates on behalf of 40 hospitals in 6 counties & provides referrals to financial aid programs.

HealthWell Foundation

(800) 675-8416

P.O. Box 220410

www.healthwellfoundation.org/

Chantilly, VA 20153

Provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to cover coinsurance, copayments,

health care premiums and deductibles for certain medications and therapies.

Healthy Start

(216) 987-7346

1641 Payne Avenue

http://healthystart.cuyahogacounty.us/


Provides free health insurance for children, pregnant women, & parents of low-income families.

Medicaid

(800) 324-8680

50 West Town Street, Suite 400

www.medicaid.ohio.gov


Offers programs for older adults & people with disabilities to assist with medical expenses.

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Medicare (800) 633-4227

7500 Security Boulevard www.medicare.gov

Baltimore, MD 21244

Works to improve the health, safety and well being of America.

Ohio Department of Insurance

(800) 686-1526

50 W. Town Street, Suite 300

www.insuranceohio.gov


Offers consumer protection through education & regulation while promoting stable environments.

Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP)

Refers seniors who need assistance with insurance.

Pan Foundation

P.O. Box 221858

Charlotte, NC 28222

(800) 686-1578

www.state.oh.us/ins

(866) 316-7263

www.panfoundation.org

Offers financial help and hope to people with chronic or life-threatening illnesses

for whom cost limits access to breakthrough medical treatments.

WellCare

(866) 537-1812

P.O. Box 31370

https://wellcare.com/en/Ohio

Tampa, FL 33631

Provides managed care services targeted to government-sponsored health care programs.

Funeral Insurance:

Cleveland Memorial Society

(216) 751-5515

21600 Shaker Boulevard

www.clevememorialsociety.org


Non profit that offers pre planned assistance for inexpensive funerals and burials.

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eFuneral

(855) 338-6372

www.efuneral.com

Provides the information and support you need to make informed end-of-life decisions, as well as

assistance with funeral financing.

Funeral Consumers Alliance

(802) 865-8300

33 Patchen Road

www.funerals.org

South Burlington, Vermont 05403

Offers the right to choose a dignified & affordable funeral.

Kidney Dialysis 26

American Renal Associates (877) 997-3625

Various Locations www.americanrenal.com

Offers extensive dialysis services.

Centers for Dialysis Care

(216) 295-7000

Various Locations www.cdcare.org


DaVita (800) 424-0680

Various Locations www.davita.com


Dialysis Finder.com

(866) 889-6019

dialysisfinder.com

Locates dialysis centers anywhere in the United States.

Fresenius Medical Care (800) 377-4607

Various Locations www.freseniuskidneycare.com


Medicare

7500 Security Boulevard

Baltimore, Maryland 21244

Offers comparisons of various dialysis facilities.

US Renal

Various Locations

(800) 633-4227

www.medicare.gov/dialysisfacilitycompare

(866) 671-8772

www.usrenalcare.com


Legal Assistance 27

Legal Aid Society 1223 West 6th Street


Provides free legal assistance on civil matters.

Ohio Disability Rights Law and Policy Center, Inc Disability Rights Ohio

50 W. Broad St., Suite 1400


(216) 687-1900

www.lasclev.org

(800) 282-9181

www.disabilityrightsohio.org

Provides legal advocacy and rights protection to a wide range of people with disabilities.

Ohio Legal Rights Service (for disabled) (800) 282-9181

http://www.olrs.ohio.gov/

Protects and advocates for people with disabilities.

Ohio Legal Services (866) 529-6446

www.ohiolegalservices.org/

Provides legal services to low income Ohioans.

Parenting 28

CEOGC Head Start/Early Start

(216) 696-9077

1801 Superior Avenue Floor 4 www.ceogc.org


Offers early childhood education in Cuyahoga County all at no cost to families who qualify.

Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center (216) 229-2420 11811 Shaker Blvd #220

(216) 391-HELP 24-hour help line Cleveland, Ohio 44120

http://dvcac.org/

Services for adults, teens, children & families for domestic violence & child abuse related trauma.

Guidestone Ohio (formerly Berea Children's Home)

(440) 234-2006 434 Eastland Road

http://ohioguidestone.org/ Berea, Ohio 44017

Family programs built upon one another so they address every aspect of a person's needs.

Help Me Grow

(216) 698-7500 8111 Quincy Avenue, Suite #344 www.helpmegrow.org Cleveland, Ohio 44104

Offers services to ensure infants and toddlers grow, learn, and develop to their fullest potential.

May Dugan Center

(216) 631-5800 4115 Bridge Avenue www.maydugancenter.org Cleveland Ohio 44113

Provides programs to families that improve their quality of life.

Merrick House

(216) 771-5077

1050 Starkweather Avenue www.merrickhouse.org


Offers child care, youth mentoring, GED preparation, recreation programs, & parenting education.

Starting Point

(216) 575-0061 4600 Euclid Avenue, Suite 500

www.starting-point.org


Offers education and referrals for childcare services.

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Autumn Wood-Fresenius Medical Care

275 E. Sunset Drive

Rittman, Ohio 44270

Provides dialysis on site.

Centers for Dialysis Care-Cityview

6606 Carnegie Avenue



Centers for Dialysis Care-Menorah Park

27350 Cedar Road



DaVita Dialysis Andover

488 South Main Street

Andover, Ohio 44003


Fairlawn Rehab & Nursing Center

3558 Ridgewood Road

Akron, Ohio 44333


Genesis Park East Center

3800 Park East Drive



Laurels of Canton 2714 13th Street, NW

Canton, Ohio 44256

(330) 927-2060

www.autumnwoodskillednursing.com

(216) 462-2020

www.cdcare.org

(216) 378-1580

www.cdcare.org

(440) 293-6028

www.davita.com

(330) 666-3776

http://www.hvfairlawn.com/

(216) 831-4303

http://www.genesishcc.com/ParkEast

(330) 456-2842

http://www.laurelsofcanton.com/

Provides dialysis on and off site.

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Lifecare Center of Medina (330) 483-3131

2400 Columbia Road

www.lifecenterofmedina.com

Medina, Ohio 44256

Sends residents at FMC- Valley City for dialysis.

O'Neill Health Center

13900 Detroit Avenue



St. Augustine

7801 Detroit Avenue


(216) 228-7650

www.oneillhc.com

(216) 634-7400

www.staugustinemanor org


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American Cancer Society

(888) 227-6446

10501 Euclid Avenue www.cancer.org


Offers local support groups for cancer patients and their families.

CHF and CKD Support Group

Euclid Hospital

18901 Lake Shore Boulevard

Euclid, Ohio 44119

Support group. Contact: Donna Walker

(216) 692-8679

(216) 531-9000

http://my.clevelandclinic.org

Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) (866) 877-4242

www.dialysispatients.org/ohio

Patient organization dedicated to improving quality of life by developing awareness of dialysis

issues, advocacy, improving patient/caregiver partnerships & promoting favorable public policy.

Kidney Patient Education and Support Group

Brook Park Library

6155 Engle Road

Brook Park, Ohio 44142

Support group. Contact: Evan Coaker

Northeast Ohio PKD

Panera Bread in Independence

6700 Rockside Road

Independence, Ohio 44131

(440) 267-5250

[email protected]

(800) 753-2873

www.pkdcure.org

Offers monthly support meetings in Cleveland and the Akron/Canton area.

Ohio Kidney Support Group

(419) 502-8740

1617 Milan Road

www.sanduskynazarene.org

Sandusky, Ohio 44870

Support group. Contact: Rosemary Birdwell

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Renal Patient Support Group

Centers for Dialysis Care-Euclid

25301 Euclid Avenue

Euclid, Ohio 44117

Support group. Contact: Darlene Mason

(216) 732-3750

www.cdcare.org

Renal Support Network (800) 903-1728

1146 N Central Avenue #121 RSNhope.org

Glendale, California 91202

Offers patient-to-patient encouragement and support from operators that live with chronic

kidney disease.

The Gathering Place

(216) 595-9546

23300 Commerce Park Boulevard

www.touchedbycancer.org


Offers local area support groups for those touched by cancer.

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Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA)

(800) 366-2682

2501 West COTA Drive www.cota.org

Bloomington, Indiana 47403

Helps children & young adults who need or have had a life-saving transplant

by providing fundraising assistance and family support.

Cleveland Clinic

(216) 444-6768

9500 Euclid Avenue www.clevelandclinic.org


Provides a comprehensive transplant center.

Help Hope Live (formerly NTAF)

Two Radnor Corporate Center

100 Matsonford Road #100

Radnor, Pennsylvania 19087

(800) 642-8399

www.helphopelive.org

Assists transplant patients with raising community funding to help pay for their medical expenses.

Lifebanc (216) 752-5433

4775 Richmond Road www.lifebanc.org

Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128

Provides information about organ and tissue donation and recovery for transplant patients.

Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Program

(216) 229-6170 x137

(MOTTEP)

www.clevelandmottep.org

11717 Euclid Avenue


Promotes awareness through education and advocacy about organ tissue donation and other

transplant issues for the African American community.

National Foundation for Transplants (NFT)

(800) 489-3863

5350 Poplar Avenue #430

http://www.transplants.org/

Memphis, Tennessee 38119

Holds fundraising campaigns to assist patients during their transplant journey.

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National Living Donor Assistance Center (NLDAC)

(888) 870-5002

2461 S. Clark Street, Suite 640

www.livingdonorassistance.org

Arlington, Virginia 22202

Provides financial assistance for living organ donor's travel expenses to transplant centers.

OSU Comprehensive Transplant Center

(800) 293-8965

300 W 10th Avenue #100

https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/


Provides a comprehensive transplant center and pre-transplant office.

Transplant Experience

Web based program. www.transplantexperience.com

Helps individuals achieve the greatest possible treatment success.

Transplant Recipients International Organization

(440) 473-8979

(TRIO)

www.triocleveland.org

P.O. Box 93163


Commits to improving the quality of life of transplant patients and their families.

UNOS-United Network for Organ Sharing

(888) 894-6361

700 N. 4th Street www.unos.org

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Administers the nation's only organ procurement and transplant network.

University Hospitals Case Medical Center (216) 844-3689

11100 Euclid Avenue www.uhhs.com


Provides a comprehensive transplant center.

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CRT/Paratransit-Community Responsive Transit (216) 566-5124

www.riderta.com/paratransit

Provides public transportation for people with disabilities.

Provide-a-Ride

4299 Cranwood Parkway

Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128

RTA of Greater Cleveland

1240 W. 6th Street


(216) 475-1001

www.providearide.com

(216) 566-5100

www.gcrta.org

Senior Transit Service 211

Utilities/Utility Assistance 36


(216) 774-2386

2999 Payne Avenue www.chnnet.com


Offers affordable omeownership opportunities, water & energy assistance, forclosure prevention.

Cleveland Public Power

1300 Lakeside Avenue


Distributes electric power to the city of Cleveland.

Cleveland Water

1201 Lakeside Avenue


(216) 664-4600

www.cpp.org

(216) 664-3130

www.city.cleveland.oh.us

Provides homestead program applications for water assistance.

Columbia Gas (800) 344-4077

P.O. Box 2318 www.columbiagasohio.com


Operates public utility that sells natural gas.


1801 Superior Avenue Floor 4 www.ceogc.org


Offers heating & cooling assistance programs. Free air conditioners to qualified residents.

Dominion East Ohio (216) 361-2345

1201 E. 55th Street www.dom.com


Distributes natural gas for NE Ohio.

HEAP-Winter heating discount 1(800) 282-0880 Main Office

https://www.development.ohio.gov/is/is_heap.htm

Provides assistance to help pay utility expenses.

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Illuminating Company /First Energy (800) 589-3101

6896 Miller Rd. Rm. 204

www.firstenergycorp.com

Brecksville, Ohio 44141

Offers electric power assistance programs and payment plans.

Lifeline Ohio

(888) 256-5378

P.O. Box 4600

www.att.com/gen/general?pid=10252

Waterloo, Iowa 50704-4600

Provides AT&T customers landline telephone bill credits, payment plans, & other telephone benefits.

Ohio Consumers' Council

(877) 742-5622 10 West Broad Street #1800

www.pickocc.org Columbus, Ohio 43215

Provides home energy assistance programs and payment plans.

Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) (216) 987-7000

http://cjfs.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/PRC.aspx

Cuyahoga County assistance program that provides aid & services due to unexpected emergencies.

Safelink Wireless

(800) 723-5465

9700 N.W. 112th Avenue www.safelinkwireless.com

Miami, Florida 33178

Free cell phone and minutes programs to income eligible people.

Index

Resource Name Page Number

A Touch of Sugar 15 AAKP 1 Alcoholics Anonymous 2 American Cancer Society 13, 31 American Diabetes Association 13 American Heart Association 13 American Kidney Fund (AKF) 1 American Red Cross 7 American Renal Associates 26 Applewood Centers 2 Autumn Wood-Fresenius Medical Care 29 BVR 6 BVR/BSVI 5 Bridgeway Inc. Stricklin Crisis Center 19 Bright Now! Dental Center 3 Buckeye Community Health Plan 23 CEOGC Head Start/Early Start 28 CHF and CKD Support Group 31 CMHA 18 CRT/Paratransit-Community Responsive Transit 35 Care Alliance 11 Care Alliance Dental Service 3 CareSource 23 Case Medical School of Dentistry 3 Center for Health Affairs 23 Centers for Dialysis Care 26 Centers for Dialysis Care-Cityview 29 Centers for Dialysis Care-Menorah Park 29 Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) 33 City Fresh 15 Cleveland Clinic 11, 33 Cleveland Housing Network 7, 18, 36 Cleveland Memorial Society 24 Cleveland Public Power 36 Cleveland Rape Crisis Center 2 Cleveland Sight Center 13

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Resource Name

Cleveland Tenants Organization

Cleveland Water

Columbia Gas

Community Development-Cleveland

Community Women's Shelter

Continue Life-Continue In Shelter

Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland

Page Number

18

36

36

16

19

19

6, 7, 11, 36

Cuyahoga Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic 3

Cuyahoga County Department of Children & Family Services 9

Cuyahoga County Department of Employment & Family Services 9

Cuyahoga County Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) 9 Cuyahoga County's Foreclosure Prevention Program 19

DaVita Dialysis 26

DaVita Dialysis Andover 29 Department of Aging-Cleveland 17

Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland 13

Dialysisfinder.com 26

Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) 31

Disabled Men's Shelter 19

Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center 2, 20, 28

Dominion East Ohio 36

eFuneral 25

Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation 1

Empowerment Center 6

Fairlawn Rehab & Nursing Center 29

Federal Housing Authority (FHA) 18

Freecycle.org 16

Fresenius Medical Care 26

Front Steps Services 20

Funeral Consumers Alliance 25

Genesis Park East Center 29

Goodwill Stores 15

Guidestone Ohio 28

HEAP-Winter Heating Discount 36 HUD 18

Habitat for Humanity ReStore 18

HealthWell Foundation 23

Healthy Start 23

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Help Me Grow 28

Help, Hope, Live 33

Housing Court 18

Hudec Dental Centers 3 Illuminating Company /First Energy 37

Interfaith Hospitality Network 20

Joseph's Home 20 Joslin Diabetes Center 13

Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio 1

Kidney Foundation of Ohio 1

Kidney Patient Education and Support Group 31

Lakeland Community College Dental Clinic 3

Lakewood Earth and Food Community (LEAF) 16

Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center 20

Laurels of Canton 29

Legal Aid Society 27

Lifebanc 33

Lifecare Center of Medina 30

Lifeline Ohio 37

Lupus Foundation of America-Greater Cleveland Chapter 14

Lutheran Metro Ministries Lakeside Shelter 20

May Dugan Center 28

Medicaid 23

Medicare 24, 26

Merrick House 28

MetroHealth 11

MetroHealth Dentistry 4

Minority Health Alliance 7

Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Program (MOTTEP) 33

Mobile Crisis 2

Narcotics Anonymous 2

National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) 33

National Living Donor Assistance Center (NLDAC) 34

Needy Meds 11

Neighborhood Family Practice 11

Northeast Ohio PKD 31 O'Neill Health Center 30

OSU Comprehensive Transplant Center 34

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Office of Homeless Services 20

Ohio Benefits Bank 7

Ohio Consumer Council 37

Ohio Department of Aging 16

Ohio Department of Insurance 24

Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) 6

Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council 5

Ohio Disability Rights Law and Policy Center, Inc. 27

Ohio Kidney Support Group 31

Ohio Legal Rights Service (for disabled) 27

Ohio Legal Services 27

Ohio Rehabilitative Services Commission 5

Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) 24

Ohio's Best Rx 11

PKD Foundation 1

Pan Foundation 24

Partnership for Prescription Assistance 12

Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) 37

Provide-a-Ride 35

RTA of Greater Cleveland 35

Reach & Rescue Ministries 21

Recovery Resources 2

Renal Patient Support Group 32

Renal Support Network 32

Renee Jones Empowerment Center 6

Safelink Wireless 37

Saint Herman's House of Hospitality 21

Salvation Army 15, 21

Senior Transit Service 35

Services for Independent Living 5

Social Security Administration 9

St. Augustine 30

St. Vincent DePaul 15

Starting Point 28

Stella Maris 21

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center 14

The Centers 6

The Child & Family Counseling Center of Westlake 12

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The City Mission 21

The Cleveland Foodbank 16

The Cleveland Furniture Bank 16 The Free Clinic 12 The Gathering Place 32

Transplant Experience 34

Transplant Recipients International Organization (TRIO) 34

US Renal 26

United Fund-Norwalk 7

United Way-Ashland 8

United Way-Ashtabula 8

United Way of Greater Cleveland 8, 21 United Way-Portage 8

United Way-Stark 8

United Way-Tuscarawas 8

University Hospitals 12

University Hospitals Case Medical Center 34

UNOS-United Network for Organ Sharing 34

Veterans Administration 21

Veterans Services Commission 9

Vocational Guidance Services 6

Volunteers of America 22

WSEM Workforce Development 6

WellCare 24

West Haven Youth Shelter 22

West Side Catholic Center 15

West Side Catholic Shelter 22 Western Reserve Area Agency of Aging 14 Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) 10

YMCA 14

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