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KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF OHIO, INC.
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For Kidney Patients
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44101
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44130
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/
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Offers low-cost dental care & discounted dentures to patients with significant oral health challenges.
Case Medical School of Dentistry
2124 Cornell Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Provides discounted dental care.
Cuyahoga Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic
2900 Community College Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Provides discounted dental care.
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
Provides discounted dental care.
Lakeland Community College Dental Clinic
(440) 354-6100
7700 Clocktower Drive
http://www.lakelandcc.edu/web/about/clinic-dental Kirtland, Ohio 44094
Provides discounted dental care.
Dentistry-Continued 4
MetroHealth Dentistry
(216) 778-4725 Main Campus
2500 MetroHealth Drive
(216) 767-1300 Lee Harvard Location
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
(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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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/
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Life skills, job Readiness, dress for success, computer Training
The Centers (216) 413-3457
4500 Euclid Avenue
http://www.thecentersohio.org/
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
13102 Triskett Road (216) 476-3020
Cleveland, Ohio 44111
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Offers free tax service, GED preparation, affordable housing and home ownership options
in economically viable neighborhoods, finance management, foreclosure prevention program.
Council for Economic Opportunities Greater Cleveland (216) 696-9077
1801 Superior Avenue 4th Floor www.ceogc.org
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Provides free tax preparation for income eligible individuals and families.
Minority Health Alliance
P.O. Box 606104
www.minorityhealthalliance.org
Cleveland, Ohio 44105
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.
General Assistance & Referral-Continued 8
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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/
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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/
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Provides financial assistance to veterans & their families to help with mortgage, rent, food,
utilities and other expenses of daily life.
Government Assistance & Agencies io Continued
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
(216) 957-9421
5202 Memphis Avenue www.wicprograms.org/
Cleveland, Ohio 44144
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
1801 Superior Avenue 4th Floor www.ceogc.org
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
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.
Health Care-Continued 12
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Offers programming to fight against heart disease and stroke.
Cleveland Sight Center
(216) 791-8118
1909 E. 100 Street www.clevelandsightcenter.org
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Provides an intensive program of diabetes education and management.
Health & Human Service Agencies 14
Continued
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Offers a variety of social service programs to individuals and families.
West Side Catholic Center (216) 631-4741
3135 Lorain Avenue www.wsccenter.org
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Offers a variety of social service programs to individuals and families.
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.
Household Needs-Continued 16
Lakewood Earth & Food Community (LEAF)
(216) 367-2834
P.O. Box 770374
www.leafcommunity.org
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44110
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.
Household Needs-Continued 17
Department of Aging-Cleveland
(216) 664-2833 75 Erieview Plaza, 2❑d floor www.city.cleveland.oh.us
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44104
Owns and manages property and administers subsidy programs to provide good, safe, affordable
housing to low income populations.
Cleveland Housing Network
(216) 574-7100
2999 Payne Avenue Floor 3
www.chnnet.com
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44127
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Provides affordable home improvement items at a fraction of the retail cost.
Housing-Continued 19
Housing Court
(216) 664-4295
The Justice Center www.clevelandhousingcourt.org
1200 Ontario Street 13B
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Provides emergency shelter.
Community Women's Shelter
2219 Payne Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Provides emergency shelter for women.
Continue Life — Continue Inn Shelter
17917 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44112
(216) 631-1740
http://www.ohs.cuyahogacounty.us/
en-US/emergency-shelters.aspx
(216) 479-0020
http://www.ohs.cuyahogacounty.us/
en-US/emergency-shelters.aspx
(216) 383-1984
http://www.ohs.cuyahogacounty.us/
en-US/emergency-shelters.aspx
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
http://www.ohs.cuyahogacounty.us/
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
en-US/emergency-shelters.aspx
Provides emergency shelter for men with mental disabilities.
Housing-Continued 20
Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center (216) 229-2420 x 307
PO Box 5466
www.dvcac.org
Cleveland, Ohio 44101
Provides emergency shelter for women with children in domestic violence situations.
Front Steps Services (216) 781-2250
1545 West 25th Street www.frontstepservices.org
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Provides permanent life long solutions that increase self sufficiency and independence.
Interfaith Hospitality Network (Family Promise)
3470 e 152nd Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Assists families as they transition out of homelessness.
Joseph's Home
2412 Community College Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(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
Cleveland, Ohio 44135
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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.
Housing-Continued 21
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Provides emergency shelter for men.
Salvation Army
2507 E 22nd Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(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/
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Provides shelter for men with drug and alcohol addiction.
The City Mission
(216) 431-3510
5310 Carnegie Avenue www.thecitymission.org
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Provides emergency shelter for men and women.
Housing-Continued 22
Volunteers of America
2710 Walton Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Provides emergency shelter for men.
West Haven Youth Shelter
3020 W 104th
Cleveland, Ohio 44111
(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
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
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
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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/
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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/
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44122
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.
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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
Offers extensive dialysis services.
DaVita (800) 424-0680
Various Locations www.davita.com
Offers extensive dialysis services.
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
Offers extensive dialysis services.
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
Offers extensive dialysis services.
Legal Assistance 27
Legal Aid Society 1223 West 6th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Provides free legal assistance on civil matters.
Ohio Disability Rights Law and Policy Center, Inc Disability Rights Ohio
50 W. Broad St., Suite 1400
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(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
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
Provides dialysis on site.
Centers for Dialysis Care-Menorah Park
27350 Cedar Road
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Provides dialysis on site.
DaVita Dialysis Andover
488 South Main Street
Andover, Ohio 44003
Provides dialysis on site.
Fairlawn Rehab & Nursing Center
3558 Ridgewood Road
Akron, Ohio 44333
Provides dialysis on site.
Genesis Park East Center
3800 Park East Drive
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Provides dialysis on site.
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
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Provides dialysis on site.
St. Augustine
7801 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
(216) 228-7650
www.oneillhc.com
(216) 634-7400
www.staugustinemanor org
Provides dialysis on site.
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American Cancer Society
(888) 227-6446
10501 Euclid Avenue www.cancer.org
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
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
(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
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
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/
Columbus, Ohio 43210
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44101
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
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
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(216) 475-1001
www.providearide.com
(216) 566-5100
www.gcrta.org
Senior Transit Service 211
Utilities/Utility Assistance 36
Cleveland Housing Network
(216) 774-2386
2999 Payne Avenue www.chnnet.com
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Offers affordable omeownership opportunities, water & energy assistance, forclosure prevention.
Cleveland Public Power
1300 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Distributes electric power to the city of Cleveland.
Cleveland Water
1201 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(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
Columbus, Ohio 43216
Operates public utility that sells natural gas.
Council for Economic Opportunities Greater Cleveland (216) 696-9077
1801 Superior Avenue Floor 4 www.ceogc.org
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Offers heating & cooling assistance programs. Free air conditioners to qualified residents.
Dominion East Ohio (216) 361-2345
1201 E. 55th Street www.dom.com
Cleveland, Ohio 44103
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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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
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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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Resource Name Page Number
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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Resource Name Page Number
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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