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Constituent Resources

December 6, 2024
The Democratic Standard
 

Here, you will find a comprehensive list of resources available to constituents. This resource guide aims to connect you with the services available in your area, whether you are looking for food banks, shelters, rental assistance programs, or other forms of support. Each resource is organized by county and resource category so you can find the specific assistance you need.

How to use the Resource Page:

For example, if you are a constituent in Franklin County seeking housing assistance, scroll down until you find the section for Franklin County – Senate Districts 15 and 25. Here, you will find resources available for your county, including information on housing assistance. 

The list below goes in the following order:

  • Cuyahoga County
  • Hamilton County
  • Lucas County
  • Franklin County
  • Summit County
  • Geauga County
  • Portage County

 

Ohio Statewide Resource List

 

Cuyahoga County – Senate Districts 21 and 23

 

Emergency:

  • United Way of Greater Cleveland 2-1-1

    • Phone for Coordinated Intake: 216-674-6700.
      • Hours of operation: 8 am - 8 pm, Monday – Friday
      • After hours and weekends, call 2-1-1 for an on-call Coordinated Intake representative.
      • Website: https://www.211oh.org/  

Food:

  • Greater Cleveland Food Bank:

  • Cuhaygoa County Department of Job and Family Services Emergency (Expedited) Food Assistance

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  • Catholic Charities Cuyahoga County Pantries

    • Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center
      • Phone: (216) 781-8262
      • Address: 1736 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
      • Monthly pantry: Third Wednesday and Friday of each month.
      • Emergency pantry: Monday—Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    • Fatima Family Center
      • Phone: (216) 391-0505  
      • Address: 6600 Lexington Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103  
      • Distribution: Last Tuesday of each month
    • Martin de Porres Family Center
      • Phone: (216) 268-3909  
      • Address: 1264 E. 123rd St., Cleveland, OH 44108  
      • Distribution: Third Tuesday & Wednesday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
    • Philip Neri Family Center
      • Phone: 216-391-4415
      • Address: 799 E. 82nd St., Cleveland, OH 44103
      • Distribution: Last Friday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Children's Hunger Alliance Cleveland Office

Utilities: 

Health and Medical: 

  • Medicaid Benefits

  • International Community Health Center - ASIA

  • United Way

    • Call 2-1-1 for information on free and low-cost health clinic services

Employment:

Housing:

Refugee and Immigration Services:

Domestic Violence and SA Resources:

LGBTQ+ Resources

Senior and Adult Services:

Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources: 

Children, Youth & Family Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services:

Legal Services

 

LGBTQ+ Resources:

  • Trevor Project Crisis Line – LGBTQ Youth

  • Trans Lifeline

    • Phone: 877-565-8860

 

Hamilton County  – Senate District 9

 

Emergency: 

Food:

Employment:

Housing:

Health and Medical:

  • Medicaid Benefits

    • Phone: 844-640-6446, Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm.
    • Website: https://benefits.ohio.gov/
    • Visit your local Neighborhood Family Service Center for assistance.
    • Visit your local library, where trained professionals can help you apply.
  • Domestic Violence Resources

  • Crossroad Health Center (Adult Health, Behavioral Health, Pediatric Care, Immediate Care, Substance Use Treatment, Women & Prenatal Care)

  • Cincinnati Health Center | Equitas Health

    • Phone: 833-378-4827
    • Website: https://equitashealth.com/locations/cincinnati-health-center/
  • Healthcare Access Now Care Coordination

  • Center for Addiction Treatment

Utilities: 

Education and Childcare

Seniors

Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources: 

Legal Services 

LGBTQ+ Resources:

  • Trevor Project Crisis Line – LGBTQ Youth

  • Trans Lifeline

    • Phone: 877-565-8860

 

Lucas County - Senate District 11

 

Emergency

Food

Employment 

Housing 

Health and Medical

Utilities

Education and Childcare

Seniors

Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources: 

Children's Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources: 

 

Legal Services

LGBTQ+ Resources

  • Trevor Project Crisis Line – LGBTQ Youth

  • Trans Lifeline

    • Phone: 877-565-8860

 

Franklin County – Senate Districts 15 and 25

 

Emergency: 

  • Mental Health Crisis Hotline (24 hour)

    • Adult Hotline: 614-276-2273
    • Youth Hotline: 614-722-1800
  • Lutheran Social Services 211 Foodline

    • Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

    • Phone: (614) 341-2282

Food

Employment

Housing

Health and Medical

Utilities

Childcare and Education

Seniors

Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources: 

Children, Youth & Family Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services:

LGBTQ+ Resources

  • The Trevor Project Crisis Line:

    • Phone: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386)
    • Website: www.theTrevorProject.org    
  • Equitas Health – Columbus – Clintonville Office

  • Equitas Health – Columbus – King-Lincoln Medical Center

  • Equitas Health – Columbus – Short North Medical Center

  • Kaleidoscope Youth Center

  • Trans Lifeline
    • Phone: 877-565-8860

Legal Services

 

Summit County – Senate District 28

 

Food:

Employment:

Housing: 

Health and Medical:

Utilities:

Education and Childcare 

Senior and Adult Services 

  • Summit County Family and Adult Services

    • Adult Protective Services: 330-643-7217

    • Nursing Homes: 844-640-6446

    • Waiver Services: 844-640-6446

Domestic Violence and SA Resources: 

Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources: 

Children, Youth & Family Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources:

LGBTQ+ Resources: 

Legal

  • Legal Counsel, Civil Rights Coordinator, ADA Coordinator, and Equal Opportunity Officer

    • Phone: 330-643-2517

 

Geauga County - Senate District 8

 

Emergency

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Food

  •  

Employment

Housing

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Health and Medical

  • Domestic Violence Resources

Utilities

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Childcare and Education

Senior and Adult Services

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources: 

Children, Youth & Family Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources:

LGBTQ+

Legal

 

Portage County – Senate District 28

 

Emergency 

Food

Employment

Housing

Health and Medical 

Utilities 

  •  

Childcare and Education

Senior and Adult Servics 

Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources

 

Children, Youth & Family Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Resources

LGBTQ+ Resources